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!
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1. BBQ Chicken
Stephanie Gallagher
With just five ingredients -- including salt and pepper! -- this barbecued chicken recipe couldn't be easier. And kids love it!
2. Baked Ziti
Stephanie Gallagher
This baked ziti recipe is comforting, belly-filling, picky eater-appealing, good food. Although it has to bake for 40 minutes, it's a snap to throw together. While it bakes, go throw a football with the kids or toss in a load of laundry.
3. Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
Stephanie Gallagher
The combination of pork chops and apples is delicious, but this recipe takes that combo to a whole new level with the way the apples are prepared. So yummy!
4. Roast Beef Stromboli
Stephanie Gallagher
A refrigerated pizza crust and deli roast beef makes quick work of this quick and easy dinner. You can cut the stromboli into small pieces, and let the kids eat with their hands.
5. Taco Salad
Stephanie Gallagher
This is one of my favorite recipes for busy weeknights. With black beans and extra lean ground beef, it's super healthy, and the kids just love it.
6. Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Stephanie Gallagher
This meatloaf recipe is simple and tasty. And because it's all made in the Crockpot, it's really easy to prepare.
7. Crockpot Chili Recipe
Stephanie Gallagher
Two kinds of beans, lean ground beef and vegetables make this chili recipe healthy. And it's all made in the Crockpot. Serve this chili recipe with cornbread and broccoli slaw.
8. Salmon Patties
Stephanie Gallagher
These salmon patties are a delicious way to get heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Crunchy and just slightly spicy, these salmon patties go well with asparagus, fresh green beans or a green salad.
9. Beef Brisket Recipe
Stephanie Gallagher
Just four ingredients and less than 15 minutes of active prep time yields a tender, juicy brisket that will make your mouth water.
10. Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Stephanie Gallagher
A soy sauce and orange marmalade makes this stir fry appealing to kids. Although this recipe has no vegetables in it, it would be delicious with broccoli, mushrooms and/or onions.
