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Dinner Recipes - Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes, Kids Dinner Recipes

Quick and easy dinner recipes are featured in this collection, including recipes kids can make themselves, as well as easy, kid-friendly dinner recipes for busy parents.
Grilled Shrimp with Bacon
If you like bacon wrapped shrimp, you will like this grilled shrimp with bacon recipe. Far easier to prepare than bacon wrapped, shrimp, this grilled shrimp with bacon recipe is a feast for the senses. Succulent, juicy shrimp is grilled, then topped with crisp bacon in this grilled shrimp with bacon recipe.
Easy Cheesy Meatloaf Recipe
This easy meatloaf recipe is made with ground beef and ground pork, crushed Goldfish crackers, cheddar cheese and seasonings. A sweet and tangy glaze tops off this easy meatloaf recipe.
Macaroni and Cheese with a Hidden Vegetable
This macaroni and cheese recipe has a hidden vegetable in it -- pureed butternut squash. The taste is subtly sweet, not enough for most people to notice. But it adds nutrition to this yummy macaroni and cheese recipe.
Pork Burgers Recipe
These pork burgers have a slightly tangy flavor, thanks to the addition of mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cheddar cheese makes a nice topping for these grilled pork burgers.
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe
Italian pasta recipes can be very simple to make. This one is made with rigatoni and a fresh tomato sauce, complete with zucchini, onions and yellow squash. Summer is the perfect season to serve this pasta with fresh tomato sauce recipe.
Cod Fish with Nectarine Salsa
This cod fish recipe is a good one for kids, because the fish is mild, and the nectarine salsa is sweet. Nectarines are tossed with cucumbers, lime juice, jalapeno peppers and honey to make a sweet and spicy salsa for this cod fish recipe.
Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes - Chili Muffin Cups
These chili muffin cups are one of those kid-friendly dinner recipes that's super easy to make. Store-bought biscuit dough is pressed into muffin tin, then filled with chili and topped with cheese in these chili muffin cups.
April Fool's Day Recipes - Meatloaf Cake
This meatloaf cake makes an excellent April Fools Day recipe for dinner. A basic meatloaf is made in cake pans, then layered and frosted with mashed potatoes for the icing. Everyone gets a kick out of this meatloaf and mashed potato cake.
Asian Fried Salmon Patties Recipe
Salmon patties are a tasty, healthy alternative to burgers. This recipe for salmon patties is made with Asian flavors. A green salad goes well with this fried salmon patties recipe.
Bacon Cheeseburgers - Cheeseburgers
These bacon cheeseburgers are easy, because they're made with pre-cooked bacon. Just add ground beef and seasonings, then top with shredded cheese, for moist and juicy bacon cheeseburgers.
Baked Chicken Tenders - Chicken Tenders Recipe
Baked chicken tenders get a little kick from Dijon mustard, paprika and Parmesan cheese. This chicken tenders recipe is especially easy because it uses store-bought, pre-sliced chicken tenders.
Baked Chicken with Vegetables
Baked chicken with vegetables is home cooking at its best. Bone-in chicken pieces are browned, then baked with carrots, celery and potatoes in this easy baked chicken recipe.
Baked Cod Fish Gratin
This cod fish gratin is baked with a crunchy, creamy topping of Panko bread crumbs and cheese. It all sits on a bed of caramelized onions. Kids and adults alike will love this baked cod.
Baked Cod Recipe
This baked cod recipe is coated with a cornflake crumb topping. Kids will enjoy this baked cod.
Baked Halibut Recipe
This baked halibut recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare. A mustard and mayonnaise mixture is spread on halibut fillets, then topped with crushed potato chips, making this a real kid-pleasing halibut recipe.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese - Baked Mac and Cheese
Baked macaroni and cheese has to be the all-time number one comfort food. And why not? Warm, creamy and satisfying, there is nothing like baked mac and cheese recipe to lift the spirits when you're down. Penne pasta and two cheese make this baked macaroni and cheese recipe stand out from the crowd.
Baked Spaghetti
Baked spaghetti is a great make-ahead meal. This baked spaghetti recipe is made with ground beef, but you can leave it out if you want to make this baked spaghetti casserole vegetarian. Everyone in the family will enjoy this baked spaghetti casserole.
Baked Ziti Recipe
Baked ziti is one of those super easy recipes the whole family will love. Ziti is cooked, then tossed with spaghetti sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and baked in this easy baked ziti recipe.
Barley Risotto
This barley risotto recipe is a wonderfully healthy take on a traditional risotto. Made with barley instead of rice, this risotto is full of fiber, protein, and vitamins. This barley risotto makes a great vegetarian main course or side dish.
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
BBQ chicken quesadillas are simple to prepare. You can use leftover BBQ chicken or rotisserie chicken breast for these chicken quesadillas. Salsa and guacamole go well with this recipe for chicken quesadillas.
BBQ Chicken
BBQ chicken is easy to make with this recipe. Unlike most barbecue chicken recipes, this one uses an electric skillet. This solves the problem of the outside burning without the inside being cooked through. This method also produces an especially tasty barbecue chicken.
BBQ Meatloaf Recipe
This BBQ meatloaf recipe is chock full of vegetables. A sweet and smoky barbecue sauce makes the perfect topping for this BBQ meatloaf recipe.
Bean and Cheese Quesadillas - Black Bean Quesadillas
These bean and cheese quesadillas are made with shredded cheddar cheese and mashed black beans.
Beans and Franks
Beans and franks are one of those quintessential kid-friendly dinner recipes. This version couldn't be easier. Hot dogs are tossed with canned baked beans and baked.
Beef and Broccoli Recipe - Beef with Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
This beef and broccoli recipe is quick and easy, because it uses sliced deli roast beef. So you don't have to marinate the beef in advance, or stir fry the beef and broccoli separately.
Beef and Cheese Quesadillas
This quesadilla recipe is like a taco and a quesadilla combined. Seasoned ground beef is browned and mixed with jarred chili con queso sauce, then folded into flour tortills for these tasty beef and cheese quesadillas.
Beef Brisket Recipe
A classic beef brisket recipe with onion soup mix and bottled chili sauce, this beef brisket takes just a few minutes to prepare.
Beef Enchiladas Recipe - Ground Beef Enchiladas
This beef enchiladas recipe is easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser. You can make these ground beef enchiladas with leftover ground beef, too. Just skip the step that requires browning.
Beef Fried Rice Recipe
This beef fried rice recipe is a quick and easy one-dish meal. Flank steak is marinated, then stir-fried with cooked rice, carrots and peas. If you don't have leftover cold rice, you can make it fresh, then cool it in the freezer before making this beef fried rice.
Beef Recipes
These beef recipes include ground beef recipes, like meatloaf, tacos, burgers and meat lasagna, as well as beef brisket recipes and more beef recipes.
Beef Tacos - Ground Beef Tacos
Beef tacos are so easy to make at home, there's no reason to go out for them. With just ground beef, some seasonings, lettuce, cheese, salsa and taco shells, you have everything you need to make these ground beef tacos.
Bisquick Recipes - Impossible Chicken Pie
Impossible chicken pie is one of those Bisquick recipes that's perfect for kids to make because it's so easy.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe - Tortilla Pizza Recipe
This buffalo chicken pizza recipe puts the flavors of buffalo chicken wings in an easy-to-make tortilla pizza.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Fried chicken gets really tender and juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside when it is marinated in buttermilk first. This buttermilk fried chicken recipe tastes delicious hot or cold. Hot sauce adds great flavor to this buttermilk fried chicken.
Cheesy Chicken Tenders Recipe
These chicken tenders are dipped in a spicy egg wash, then coated with crushed Goldfish cheese crackers. This is one of those chicken tenders recipes that's so quick and easy, you'll make it again and again.
Chicken Breast Recipes
The chicken breast recipes here include everything from chicken parmesan to chicken kabobs. Kids and adults alike will enjoy these easy chicken breast recipes.
Chicken Calzones - Easy Calzone Recipes
Calzone recipes like this one, are wonderful to have on hand for busy weeknights. Using Bisquick for the dough and rotisserie chicken and barbecue sauce for the filling, this is one of those super easy calzone recipes.
Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe
This chicken egg rolls recipe is a meal by itself. Shredded chicken is mixed with cabbage, carrots, and seasonings for these hearty egg rolls. And this recipe is easy, too, because these chicken egg rolls are baked, not fried.
Chicken Enchiladas - How to Make Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken enchiladas are one of those great dishes that everyone likes, you can make in advance and you can make a big batch for a crowd. Once you learn how to make chicken enchiladas, you can vary the fillings to suit your tastes. Try this chicken enchiladas recipe with red salsa or gruyere cheese for a new twist.
Chicken Francaise Recipe
This chicken francaise recipe is made with apple juice mixed with lemon juice, rather than the typical lemon juice and white wine sauce. The result is just as tasty, and kids love this chicken francaise.
Chicken French Bread Pizza Recipe
French bread pizza is one of those quick and easy dinners you'll want to make again and again. Rotisserie chicken, garlic and three kinds of cheese make this a fabulous recipe for French bread pizza.
Chicken Kabobs
Kabobs are the ideal summertime dinner for kids. Chicken kabobs are fun to make and even more fun to eat. These chicken kebabs are marinated in a pineapple juice and soy sauce marinade. It makes for really tender chicken kabobs.
Chicken Manicotti - Manicotti Recipe
This chicken manicotti is super quick and easy. You assemble the manicotti one day, then bake it the next for this easy, make-ahead manicotti recipe.
Chicken Nachos Recipe
These chicken nachos make a delicious quick and easy dinner the kids will love. With just three ingredients, these nachos are a cinch to prepare.
Chicken Parmesan Recipe
This chicken parmesan recipe is crispy, tasty and satisfying. This chicken parmigiana recipe is made entirely in one skillet. Use homemade spaghetti sauce or jarred sauce for this easy chicken parmesan.
Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Chicken quesadillas are a great way to use leftover cooked chicken breast. And this chicken quesadillas recipe is so fast, you can have dinner on the table in 15 minutes!
Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
This chicken stir fry recipe has a slightly sweet and slightly spicy sauce, made with orange marmalade and a pinch of red pepper flakes. On busy nights, make this stir fry chicken.
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a surprisingly sweet and moist recipe. When cooked long and slow, the garlic becomes almost buttery in this chicken with 40 cloves of garlic chicken recipe.
Chili Con Carne
This chili con carne recipe is like a meal in one. Hearty and healthy, this chili recipe freezes well, making it a great make-ahead meal. Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and diced onions make great toppings for this chili con carne.
Chinese Chicken Salad
Rotisserie chicken, lettuce, mandarin oranges, almonds and chow mein noodles give this Chinese chicken salad recipe great flavor.
Cocktail Meatballs with Jelly - Meatballs Recipe
These cocktail meatballs with jelly are a hit with kids and adults alike. A little sweet and a little spicy, this is a crowd-pleasing meatballs recipe.
Corned Beef Hash Recipe
This corned beef hash recipe makes excellent use of leftover corned beef. Just toss the corned beef with potatoes and onions, and top with poached eggs. If you want to make this recipe for corned beef hash and you don't have leftover corned beef, simply use deli corned beef.
Cranberry Chicken Recipe
This cranberry chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. With just four ingredients, you don't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to make this easy cranberry chicken recipe.
Creamy Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe
This Asian dipping sauce recipe is unique, because it starts with a mayonnaise base. Soy sauce, sweet Thai chili sauce, orange marmalade and ginger round out the flavors of this Asian dipping sauce.
Crispy Lemon Cod Fish
This cod fish recipe appeals to kids. Cod fish is given a crispy coating of Panko bread crumbs, then sauteed. A lemon butter sauce adds an extra layer of flavor to this cod fish recipe.
Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
This corned beef and cabbage recipe is a snap to prepare, because it's all done in the slow cooker. The mustard and brown sugar glaze adds sweetness and tang to this Crock pot corned beef recipe.
Crockpot Brisket Recipe
This Crockpot brisket recipe has just six ingredients. Tender and sweet, this beef brisket recipe is made with onions, onion soup mix, grape jelly and ketchup. Potatoes and green beans go well with this Crockpot brisket.
Crockpot Chili Recipe
This Crock Pot chili recipe is made with ground beef, two kinds of beans, onions and peppers. Cornbread and a green salad make the perfect partners for this Crockpot chili.
Crockpot Flank Steak
This Crockpot flank steak is seared briefly then tossed in the Crockpot with an Asian-style marinade. The slow cooking and flavorful marinade tenderize the flank steak in this flank steak recipe.
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
Crockpot macaroni and cheese recipes are perfect for busy weekdays. There are eggs, butter, milk, macaroni and three kinds of cheese in this homemade macaroni and cheese recipe.
Crockpot Meatloaf
This Crockpot meatloaf recipe is not only easy, it's incredibly moist, too. You just make the meatloaf mix, shape it, and put it in the Crockpot. Hours later, you can enjoy this easy meatloaf.
Crockpot Orange Chicken
This orange chicken recipe is super simple to prepare, because it's all done in the slow cooker. An orange marmalade and coconut milk sauce makes this Crockpot chicken recipe extremely tender. And the sauce adds a subtly sweet flavor to this orange coconut chicken.
Easy Chicken Recipes
These easy chicken recipes include rotisserie chicken recipes, chicken breast recipes, chicken pizza recipes, baked chicken recipes and many more easy chicken recipes.
Easy Chili Recipe - Best Chili Recipe
This easy chili recipe is made with beef cubes, fire-roasted tomatoes and two kinds of beans.
Easy Crockpot Recipes
These Crockpot recipes make it a cinch to have a home-cooked dinner on the table, no matter how busy you are. Even better: You won't have to spend more than 20 minutes preparing these easy Crockpot recipes.
Easy Dinner Recipes
These easy dinner recipes can be on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Easy Meatloaf Recipe - Italian Meatloaf
This Italian meatloaf is one of the best meatloaf recipes I make. Prepared pesto, roasted red peppers, zucchini, and Parmesan cheese give this meatloaf great Italian flavor. It is also a super easy meatloaf recipe.
Easy Taco Salad Recipe
This taco salad recipe has only four ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. Kids love this simple taco salad recipe. But if you want to dress it up, try adding beans, tomatoes or green chilies to this taco salad recipe.
English Muffin Pizzas - How to Make English Muffin Pizza
These English muffin pizzas are a fantastic quick and easy dinner for kids. You can have dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes once you knowhow to make English muffin pizzas.
Fish Tacos - Fish Taco Recipe
A fish taco recipe featuring moist fried cod fish and a cilantro cream sauce.
Freezer Meals for Busy Families
Freezer meals can really make life easier for busy families. These make ahead recipes are especially designed for families with kids. Whether you make these recipes and store them in the fridge overnight, or the freezer for a few weeks, they will taste great. Just be sure to let the food cool completely before freezing, and wrap tightly.
Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken Recipe
This fried chicken recipe calls for the chicken pieces to be soaked in a buttermilk and Tabasco mixture before frying it. The result is crisp and juicy fried chicken.
Garlic Shrimp
Garlic shrimp has a fresh and light taste that is perfect for light summer meals. Fresh lemon juice gives this lemon garlic shrimp recipe zing. Thin spaghetti is the perfect accompaniment to this lemon garlic shrimp.
Glazed Corned Beef Recipe
This glazed corned beef recipe is easy, because it is made in the Crock pot. A simple mustard and orange juice glaze makes this glazed corned beef a cinch to prepare.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
This grilled chicken sandwich is nice and tender. The secret is a brief soak in a flavorful marinade before making this grilled chicken recipe.
Hawaiian Chicken Recipe
This Hawaiian chicken recipe is made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, duck sauce and red chili sauce for a sweet and spicy flavor combination everyone will love. This recipe for Hawaiian chicken goes well with rice.
Heart Shaped Pizza - Valentine Pizza
Heart shaped pizza is a terrific Valentine's Day dinner recipe. Just shape frozen bread dough in the shape of a heart, top with sauce, cheese and pepperoni, and voila! Valentine's dinner for the kids!
Hot Dog Chili Recipe
This hot dog chili recipe is like a chili dog you eat with a spoon. It has chili beans, mustard, ketchup, relish and hot dogs, plus some crushed tomatoes. Like classic chili recipes, chopped onions and shredded cheese are the perfect garnish for this hot dog chili.
Hot Dog Quesadillas
Quesadillas may be Mexican, but this quesadillas recipe is full of all-American flavors. Hot dogs and beans are topped with cheese and packed inside these tasty quesadillas for a flavor combination the kids will love!
Kale Pesto
This pesto recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh kale. The kale is used in place of basil, which makes this pesto sauce especially healthy. I've increased the amount of garlic in this pesto recipe to compensate for the slightly bitter taste of the kale. The result is a fresh and garlicky pesto recipe.
Kentucky Hot Brown Pasta - Creamy Pasta Recipes
Love the Kentucky hot brown sandwich? Imagine that combined with pasta and you have Kentucky Hot Brown Pasta, a creamy pasta dish with turkey, bacon, tomatoes and cheese.
Kentucky Hot Brown Recipe
An updated version of the classic Kentucky hot brown sandwich, this recipe features turkey in a cheese sauce on English muffins. The sandwiches are then topped with crumbled bacon and tomato.
Kid Friendly Recipes: Potato Chip Chicken
For this kid friendly dinner recipe, chicken cutlets are marinated, then dipped in potato chip crumbs and baked, for a potato chip crusted chicken the kids will love.
Kung Pao Chicken Recipe - Recipe for Kung Pao Chicken
This kung pao chicken recipe isn't too spicy. Kids love this recipe for kung pao chicken because it's a little salty, a little sweet, and it has peanuts.
Lemon Chicken Recipe
Lemon chicken recipes like this one are perfect for kids, because the sauce is served on the side. Boneless chicken breasts are pan-fried then served with a tangy lemon sauce in this lemon chicken recipe.
Lemon Chicken Recipe
Lemon chicken recipes don't get much tastier than this one. It combines fresh lemon juice with brown sugar and red pepper flakes to make a tasty marinade and sauce.
Lemon Roasted Chicken - Roasted Chicken Recipe
Roasted chicken recipes don't get much juicier than this lemon chicken. A compound butter mixture is tucked under the skin to keep the chicken moist. Freshly-squeezed lemon juice makes this roasted chicken recipe tangy.
Mac and Cheese with Bacon
This mac and cheese recipe is creamy, rich and loaded with cheese. The bacon on top makes this macaroni and cheese recipe a family favorite. Whether you're serving it right away or freezing it for later, everyone loves this mac and cheese.
Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Macaroni and cheese is one of the most fun things to make with kids. This recipe uses three different cheese for extra flavor.
Meat Lasagna Recipe
Lasagna is the perfect dinner party food. This easy meat lasagna recipe is made with ground beef, three kinds of cheese, tomato sauce and no-boil lasagna noodles. Garlic bread and caesar salad go well with this lasagna recipe.
Meat Sauce
This meat sauce is perfect for everything from spaghetti with meat sauce to baked ziti and lasagna. Made with mild turkey sausage, this Italian meat sauce can be made ahead and frozen. Red peppers make a nice addition to this meat sauce.
Meatball Pie - Meatball Recipes
Meatball pie is an easy dinner recipe using frozen, pre-cooked meatballs and refrigerated pie crust. This is one of those meatballs recipes the kids will love.
Meatballs Sub - Meatball Sub Recipe
This meatball sub recipe tastes just like an authentic Italian meatball sub. But it is easier to make, thanks to frozen meatballs.
Meatloaf Recipe
Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food. Moist and full of flavor, this is a classic meatloaf recipe, using ground beef and ground pork.
Mexican Chicken Salad
This Mexican chicken salad recipe makes a terrific lunch or light dinner. Or bring it to a potluck! With rotisserie chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes and tortilla strips, everyone will love this chicken salad.
Mexican Meatloaf - Meatloaf Recipe - Easy Meatloaf Recipe
This Mexican meatloaf recipe combines the flavors of Mexican cooking (salsa, cheese) with good, old American comfort food. This easy meatloaf recipe is simple enough for kids to make all by themselves.
Mexican Pizza Recipe
This Mexican pizza recipe makes a terrific vegetarian dinner or snack. With two kinds of beans, salsa and cheese, this Mexican pizza recipe is as healthy as it is tasty. Kids love this Mexican pizza.
Mexican Rice
This Mexican rice recipe makes a delicious vegetarian dinner or a hearty side dish. Filled with good flavors like black beans, tomatoes, corn, rice and cheese, this Mexican rice is super easy to prepare, too.
Mexican Turkey Burgers Recipe
These turkey burgers have a Mexican flavor. Jalapenos, chopped avocado and Mexican seasonings add tremendous flavor to this recipe for turkey burgers.
Mini Cheeseburgers
Mini cheeseburgers make a hearty appetizer or fun main course for parties, picnics or anytime. Pre-cut cheddar cheese slices make these mini burgers a cinch to make. Hawaiian bread provides a sweet and tasty bun for these mini cheeseburgers.
Moist and Juicy Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers are moist and juicy, thanks to the addition of ricotta cheese into the burgers.
Orange Chicken Recipe - Crock Pot Orange Chicken
This orange chicken recipe is a cinch to prepare because it has so few ingredients, and you just dump everything in the Crock pot. This recipe for orange chicken tastes almost like the orange chicken you'd get at a Chinese restaurant, except it's not fried!
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken
This oven baked bbq chicken recipe really allows the chicken to absorb all the flavors of the barbecue sauce. Because this barbecue chicken is not done on the grill, you don't have to worry about it burning. Any time of year is a good time for this oven baked BBQ chicken.
Oven Barbecued Chicken - Oven BBQ Chicken
Oven barbecued chicken is the perfect solution when you're craving that barbecue flavor, but it's cold or rainy outside. With just a few ingredients, it only takes a few minutes of active preparation to make this oven BBQ chicken.
Pasta Recipes
These pasta recipes include lasagna, chicken manicotti, spaghetti pizza and more easy pasta recipes.
Peanut Chicken Tenders Recipe with Orange Mustard Dipping Sauce
Chicken tenders get a makeover in this peanut chicken tenders recipe. Chicken tenders are dipped in a crushed peanut coating, then drizzled with olive oil and baked. This crunchy peanut-crusted chicken tenders recipe is sure to become one of your favorites.
Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
This pepperoni pizza recipe is one of those easy dinner recipes you can have on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Pesto Pasta Recipe
This pesto pasta recipe is a cinch to prepare. You can use pesto from a jar for this pasta pesto, or make your own. To change it up, try making spinach pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto for this pesto pasta recipe.
Pineapple Coconut Chicken and Rice Casserole
This chicken and rice casserole features a number of Asian flavors, including coconut milk, pineapple, red pepper flakes and cashews. But like most baked chicken and rice recipes, this chicken and rice casserole is quick and easy to prepare.
Pizza Burgers
Pizza burgers are a combination of pizza and burgers in one dish. Kids love this pizza burger recipe. To vary these burgers, try using mushrooms and peppers in place of the pepperoni for these pizza burgers.
Pizza Recipes the Whole Family Will Enjoy
These pizza recipes include buffalo chicken pizza, turkey club pizza, heart pizza and many more homemade pizza recipes.
Poached Halibut with Asian Dipping Sauce
This halibut recipe is simple, tasty and guarantees a moist, tender fish. That's because the halibut is poached in an electric skillet, guaranteeing the temperature is accurate and the halibut doesn't get overcooked.
Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
Pork chops are pan fried then topped with sweet caramelized apples in this tasty pork chops recipe.
Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe
Boneless chicken breasts are marinated then covered in a crunchy crushed pretzel coating and baked.
Quesadillas with Vegetables and Cheese
These quesadillas are made in the oven, making this a great quesadilla recipe when you're feeding a crowd. Zucchini, peppers and onions are sauteed, then mixed with two cheeses, making this one of the best quesadilla recipes around.
Quiche Lorraine - Quiche Recipe
This quiche lorraine recipe is made easy thanks to pre-cooked bacon, a frozen pie crust, and pre-shredded cheese. Serve this quiche recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Recipe for Crockpot Lemonade Chicken
This recipe for Crockpot lemonade chicken uses bone-in chicken breasts, frozen lemonade, ketchup, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. This lemonade chicken is so easy, you'll want to make it again and again.
Salmon Patties Recipe
Salmon patties are a terrific way to use leftover salmon. Panko bread crumbs, red pepper and spring onions make this salmon patties recipe flavorful.
Salmon with Cucumber Salsa
Salmon is pan seared with a touch of olive oil, then topped with a cool cucumber salsa in this refreshing salmon recipe. Couscous makes a wonderful side dish with this pan-seared salmon.
Shepherds Pie Recipe
Shepherds pie is one of those warm, comfort foods for many people. This recipe for shepherds pie is made with lean ground beef, carrots, onions, celery and peas. Mashed potatoes top off this easy shepherds pie recipe.
Shrimp Pasta Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce
This shrimp pasta recipe has a mild lemon butter sauce that appeals to kids. Garlic adds sweetness and an extra layer of flavor to this shrimp pasta recipe.
Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Spaghetti and meatballs make an ideal comfort food. This spaghetti with meatballs recipe uses two kinds of meat and homemade bread crumbs in the meatballs for authentic flavor. Garlic bread is the perfect partner for this spaghetti and meatballs recipe.
Spaghetti Pizza Recipe
Spaghetti pizza is a quick and easy kid-friendly dinner recipe that you can make as fancy or as plain as you like. Dress it up with black olives, mushrooms, red peppers or just serve it plain. Smoked mozzarella cheese gives this spaghetti pizza that authentic Italian restaurant flavor.
Spaghetti Sauce Recipe - Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
This spaghetti sauce recipe is made with onions, peppers, tomatoes and Italian spices. Serve this homemade spaghetti sauce with everything from meatballs to rigatoni.
Steak Fajitas Recipe
This steak fajitas recipe is made with red pepper strips and onions. First the steak is marinated in a lime juice, oil and spice marinade, then sauteed and rolled in flour tortillas. Guacamole, sour cream, salsa and cheese make nice toppings for these steak fajitas.
Stromboli - Roast Beef Stromboli Recipe
Roast beef stromboli is one of those easy, kid-friendly dinners that comes together in a snap. You can make this stromboli recipe with refrigerated pizza dough.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
These sweet and sour meatballs are made with pineapple chunks, brown sugar, garlic and teriyaki sauce. Rice makes a perfect partner for this sweet and sour meatballs recipe.
Taco Casserole Recipe
This taco casserole recipe is made with ground beef, salsa, cheese and tortilla chips. A garnish of fresh cilantro adds fresh flavor to this taco casserole recipe.
Taco Salad Recipe
Taco salads make great quick dinners or satisfying lunches. This recipe for taco salad uses seasoned ground beef, black beans, chips and an easy homemade dressing. Everyone loves this taco salad recipe.
Ten Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Making quick and easy dinner recipes the whole family will love is always a challenge. You need it to be on the table fast. You want it to be healthy. And most of all, you want everyone to have something they'll enjoy. These recipes fit the bill on every score!
Thai Chicken Pizza Recipe
This Thai chicken pizza recipe is made with a savory peanut sauce, rotisserie chicken breast, carrots, bean sprouts and cheese. Fresh cilantro adds that extra special something to this Thai chicken pizza.
Tilapia Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce
This tilapia recipe is a favorite among kids. Pan fried tilapia is smothered in a delightful lemon butter sauce in this tasty tilapia fish recipe.
Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe - Tomato Cream Pasta Sauce
This tomato cream sauce recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, but with a good-quality pasta and a little basil for garnish, it looks like you spent hours. Serve this tomato cream pasta sauce with cheese or meat ravioli.
Turkey Club Pizza
This easy pizza recipe starts with a tortilla. Add sliced deli turkey breast, bacon and cheese, and you have a tasty tortilla pizza the whole family will love.
Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
This turkey meatloaf recipe is moist and flavorful, thanks to romano cheese, a jarred bruschetta mix and a bacon topping. Serve this ground turkey meatloaf right away or freeze it for later.
Turkey Quesadillas
These turkey quesadillas have a buttery crisp crust and a filling of turkey, Monterey Jack cheese and Dijon mustard. Like a grilled turkey sandwich, this quesadilla recipe is easy to make.
Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
This vegetable fried rice recipe has no meat. Although it may not be truly authentic Chinese fried rice, this recipe for vegetable fried rice is quite tasty and a great way to get kids to eat veggies.
Vegetable Lasagna Recipe
This vegetable lasagna recipe uses all the vegetables from a summer garden, including zucchini, red and green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. What better way to get your vegetables than in this easy vegetable lasagna recipe.
Vegetable Quiche Recipe
This vegetable quiche recipe is made with asparagus, onion and red peppers. Serve this vegetable quiche for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This vegetarian chili recipe is made with two kinds of beans, carrots, onions, peppers and tomatoes. Shredded cheese is the perfect topping for this vegetarian chili recipe.
White Chicken Chili Recipe
This white chicken chili recipe is made with rotisserie chicken breast or leftover cooked chicken breast, cannellini beans, tomatillos, fresh cilantro and spices. Cornbread makes a great partner for this white chicken chili recipe.
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
This whole wheat pizza dough is made with a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flours. This whole wheat pizza dough recipe couldn't be easier. It only takes 10 minutes of active prep time, because this is a pizza dough recipe for the breadmaker.
Zucchini Lasagna
This zucchini lasagna recipe is a terrific way to use up that bumper crop of zucchini from the garden. What makes this vegetable lasagna recipe so tasty is roasting the vegetables first. Garlic adds wonderful flavor to this vegetable lasagna.

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