Like it or not, most kids go through a picky phase [1]. This can make dinnertime a bit challenging [2], especially if one of your kids won't eat anything with cheese while the other won't come within six feet of a vegetable [3]. We've been there, too, and we promise all hope is not lost.
We found 20 dinners that are easy to make [4] (most take less than 30 minutes and minimal prep) and kid-friendly (think pizza, tacos, and nachos). Most are customizable, too, so you can please the whole gang without having to fall back on a PB&J when nobody will touch their food.
Easy Breakfast Pizza
We all owe a debt of gratitude to whoever thought to combine breakfast and pizza. This easy breakfast pizza [6] uses premade dough to save time, and each family member can add their preferred toppings.
Shake Shack Burgers
Kids love fast food, so why not re-create a tempting fast-food burger at home? This recipe for Shake Shack burgers [7] combines ground beef with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and Shake Shack's signature sauce.
Hot Dog Nachos
Batter's up! These hot dog nachos [8] mash up two ballpark essentials for an unexpectedly delicious (and quick!) meal.
Cool Ranch Doritos Chicken Tenders
Doritos and chicken? Yeah, we went there. You better hope you have enough of these Cool Ranch Doritos chicken tenders [9] for leftovers, because they are highly addictive.