Solve Your Weekly Meal Planning Dilemma with these 24 Family Dinner Recipes

Struggling to plan out your family dinners for the week? Let’s face it, worrying about what to cook can be a major source of stress for any busy parent. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This collection of...

May 12, 2024 - 21:04

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Solve Your Weekly Meal Planning Dilemma with these 24 Family Dinner Recipes

Struggling to plan out your family dinners for the week? Let’s face it, worrying about what to cook can be a major source of stress for any busy parent. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This collection of 24 easy and delicious recipes will help you banish meal planning woes for good. From quick one-pan dishes to hearty casseroles, this lineup has something for every taste bud. So why wait? Let’s dive in and discover some new favorites!

Taco Soup

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Satisfy your cravings with this quick and easy taco soup, complete with the meatiest meatless taco meat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this delicious soup is bursting with taco flavors and perfect for a cozy night in. Top it off with some tortilla chips, avocado slices, and vegan sour cream for an extra kick of flavor.

Recipe: taco soup

Casarecce Pasta in Peperonata Sauce

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Try our casarecce pasta recipe! Originating from Sicily, these short pasta noodles are known for their twisted or rolled shape, perfect for holding rich and flavorful sauces. Boil the pasta, and in just 30 minutes, you’ll have a comforting Italian masterpiece.

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Recipe here: casarecce pasta

Vegetable Gyros

Several pita pocket on a white serving tray stuffed with crispy brown shredded oyster mushroom, tomato and cucumber slices andwhite-green tzaztziki sauce

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These gyros made with shredded oyster mushrooms have the perfect texture and taste, making them the best option for a filling meal. The crispy gyro meat pairs well with fresh vegetables and homemade tzatziki sauce, all wrapped up in a pita pocket.

Recipe: gyros

Instant Pot Fish Tacos

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Craving tacos but want to diversify and eat something other than chicken or beef? Then try these most refreshing and heart-winning and very easy-to-make Instant Pot Fish Tacos that are going to add to your favorites once you give it a try!

Recipe: fish tacos

The Best Hearty Vegetable Stew

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This hearty vegetable stew combines nutritious vegetables, herbs, red wine, and chocolate in one pot to create a rich, comforting, and filling dinner. It is packed with flavor and has an unforgettable aroma that will make your mouth water as soon as it starts to cook!

Recipe: vegetable stew

Tikka Masala

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This tikka masala recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy a flavorful tomato-based curry sauce that’s creamy and aromatic. It can be paired with your choice of ingredients, such as meat, mushrooms, cauliflower, tofu, or chickpeas, to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Recipe: tikka masala

Sheet Pan Portobello Fajitas

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The sizzling combination of bell pepper, onion, and portobello mushroom strips in these fajitas is truly mouthwatering. Paired with guacamole, salsa, black beans, and sour cream, this dish is quick and easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Recipe: sheet pan portobello fajitas

Quinoa Sweet Potato Chili

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This quinoa sweet potato chili is a perfect meatless and hearty meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. With a combination of quinoa, sweet potatoes, beans, and spices, this chili is flavorful, filling, and nutritious.

Recipe: quinoa sweet potato chili

Instant Pot Chili Chicken

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Instant Pot Chili Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a spicy chili sauce, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot’s high-pressure environment. This recipe offers a convenient way to enjoy the bold and zesty flavors of chili without the long cooking times, making it a popular choice for busy weeknight dinners.

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Spicy Miso Soba Noodles

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If you are looking for the most delicious miso noodles recipe, this spicy tahini miso sauce will surely deliver. It is not only delicious, but it is also an easy, no-cook sauce that you can mix within 5 minutes. Soba noodles are the perfect candidate to elevate these flavors.

Recipe: miso soba noodles

Copycat IKEA Veggie Balls

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If you don’t have an Ikea nearby, try our copycat Ikea veggie balls recipe. We added eight different vegetables, the same as in the original, with a tasty mix of spices and herbs to get the flavors just right.

Recipe: ikea veggie balls

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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Making gnocchi is super easy especially if you make them with sweet potatoes. No special ingredients are needed, only pantry staples.

Recipe: sweet potato gnocchi

Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

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This Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie is true comfort food for any seasons with rainbow carrots, zucchini and eggplant topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Recipe: vegetable shepherds pie

Meatball Casserole

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This Cheesy Meatball Casserole is a hit at any dinner table, full of rich, hearty flavors that will make everyone come back for seconds. It’s made with juicy meatballs, a savory marinara sauce, and topped off with a layer of gooey, melted cheese.

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Eggplant Parmesan

3 slices of purple eggplant in between red and white sauces on a white plate topped with fresh green herbs. In the background there is a red casserole

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This eggplant parmesan is a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional Italian dish. With roasted eggplant and a hearty Pomodoro sauce topped with a creamy cheese sauce, you won’t even miss the breadcrumbs.

Recipe: eggplant parmesan

Vegetable Stew with Dumplings

A white bowl with thick brown stew, lentils, chopped veggies and a couple of dumplings. The remaining stew is in a red-white Dutch oven.

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This vegetable stew with dumplings is a delicious and comforting dish that will warm you up on a cold night. The flavorful stew, loaded with veggies and lentils, is topped with tender and fluffy dumplings, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Recipe: vegetable stew with dumplings

Grilled Vegetable Kabobs

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These vegetable kabobs are not only colorful but also incredibly flavorful. They are perfect for grilling and make a great side dish for any BBQ or party. With 3 different ways to make them and 5 delicious marinades to choose from, they are sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

Recipe: grilled vegetable kabobs

Cabbage Soup with Sausages

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This Hungarian cabbage soup recipe is a flavorful and delicious option for any season. With a generous amount of smoked sweet paprika powder and sour cream, it brings a unique twist to the classic cabbage soup. Packed with potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, and sausages, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal that is easy to make.

Recipe: cabbage soup

Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies

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This Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies is a quick and fuss-free dinner recipe for busy weeknights. Just dump all of the ingredients on a cooking tray and bake. This recipe can be made with regular sausages and any vegetables you have in your fridge.

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Eggplant Tofu (Copycat Panda Express)

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Have you always loved eggplant tofu, but Panda Express doesn’t serve it near your location anymore, or if you always wanted to try it but never had a chance? Fry up your skillet now and make this tofu, eggplant, and bell pepper dish stir-fried in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Recipe: panda express eggplant tofu

Fritters with Mushroom Dip

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Experience a delightful twist on fritters with our Fritters accompanied by a delectable Mushroom Dip. These crispy golden fritters, packed with the natural sweetness of carrots, pair perfectly with the savory and earthy flavors of the mushroom dip, creating a delightful appetizer that will please both veggie lovers and food enthusiasts alike.

Recipe: fritters

Juicy Lentil Loaf

A long brown lentil loaf on parchment paper has been cut into slices. 2 slices has fallen in the front. All slices are glazed with red sauce and topped with chopped scallions.

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This lentil loaf is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it’s a perfect option for a healthy and filling dinner. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices for a dish that is sure to impress.

Recipe: lentil loaf

Portobello Pot Roast

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This pot roast is the perfect dish for those looking for a satisfying and flavorful one-pot dinner. With juicy portobello mushroom caps and an array of veggies stewed in a rich red wine gravy, it’s a hearty and comforting meal that’s also easy to make.

Recipe: pot roast

Pizza Casserole

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This delicious Keto Pizza Casserole without cauliflower is one the entire family will love. It is easy to make, delicious, and super filling with only 2g of net carbs per serving making it perfect for the keto diet.

Recipe: pizza casserole