75 Easy Family Dinner Ideas for Every Night of the Week
Quick and shareable meals for everyone at the table.
If it's time to shake up the family dinner menu, we've got you covered with dozens of our triple-tested recipes. These family dinner ideas include pasta, chicken, steak, pork, fish, beans and more, so there's truly something for every crew, no matter what dietary preferences you're working with. Whether you're cooking for two or two dozen, you're sure to find a recipe here that suits your needs.
These one-pot recipes can be made for weeknight meals or as part of a cozy Sunday dinner. If you're looking for something that's approachable even for picky eaters, consider something simple like air fryer chicken strips or spaghetti & meatballs. For kids or teens with a more adventurous palate, we've also included globally-inspired recipes like jerk pork with a pineapple salsa and a beet pasta dish that's almost too pretty to eat.
Ground Turkey and Snap Pea Pasta
Feeding a crew of hungry teens? This pasta recipe has plenty of protein from the ground turkey to keep everyone feeling full. It also tastes wonderful, thanks to crunchy snap peas, lemon and fresh herbs.
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Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
The whole crew will love this flavorful Caribbean-inspired dinner that's made with jerk seasoning, pork tenderloin and a homemade pineapple-lime salsa.
Sesame-Crusted Miso Salmon
The secret to this flavorful, flaky salmon? A tasty glaze made with mayo, miso and mirin. Serve this up with fluffy white rice for an easy meal any night of the week.
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Zesty Black Bean Rice Skillet
Need a new meatless Monday dish? This one is made with rice and black beans — which together make a complete protein, meaning it contains all of the nine essential amino acids that our bodies need but can't produce on their own. It also has red bell peppers, avocado, pepperoncini and queso fresco.
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Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Our favorite thing about this recipe — besides the buttery, garlicky sauce, of course — is how easy it is to scale up. The recipe as written serves four, but it's easy to double or even triple if you're serving the whole extended family.
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Crunchy lettuce leaves are packed with mushrooms, chicken and a savory hoisin sauce in this recipe. The kids and teens will love that they get to eat with their hands, and you'll love that they're getting plenty of protein.
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Five-Spice Steak and Broccoli
This savory recipe is made with an aromatic spice blend, chili black bean sauce and tender sirloin steak. Did we mention it also takes just 30 minutes to make?
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Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
This comfort food classic is made with fresh and dried mushrooms, plus soy sauce and white miso for an umami-packed flavor.
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Beet Orzotto
This gorgeous pink pasta is a sneaky way to get some extra veggies into dinner. Top it with pesto, sour cream, chives and lemon zest for a serious upgrade to pasta night.
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Sloppy Joe Toasts
Spoon saucy beef over thick toast for an open-faced twist on this classic family dinner. Bonus: It's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Balsamic-Glazed Mini Meatloaves
No need to even turn on your oven when you can roast up these crowdpleasers in your air fryer.
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Butternut Squash Mac 'n’ Cheese
A dash of cayenne and freshly grated nutmeg round out the creamy, cozy dish that comes together in half an hour.
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Spicy Soppressata Pizza
A pizza party is a real family dinner crowdpleaser. Spicy salami and a drizzle of honey elevate the pie to gourmet status.
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Air Fryer Chicken Strips
Chicken strips aren't just for kids! This homemade version is packed with flavor thanks to the delicious dipping sauce.
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Vegetarian Antipasto Salad
This bright vegetarian salad is loaded with everything good — tomatoes, chickpeas, cukes and yes, those extra-small, extra-fun mozzarella balls — and as a bonus, can easily be made ahead.
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BBQ-Glazed Hot Dogs with Spicy Slaw
Fire up the grill to cook up these party-worthy dogs. Brushing the dogs with barbecue sauce during grilling imparts a sweet, caramelized smokiness!
Smoky Chicken Tostadas
A homemade sauce upgrades rotisserie chicken in this Tinga-inspired tostada. Double the recipe to add to enchiladas and scrambled eggs, too.
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Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti
Up the veggies in tonight's dinner by pairing spaghetti with spiralized zucchini. Even the pickiest eaters will enjoy it.
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Waffle Nachos
What's better than breakfast for dinner? A five-ingredient breakfast for dinner, of course.
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Baked Tonkatsu
Pre-toasting panko with a bit of oil is the key to getting a beautiful golden exterior on these crispy Japanese-inspired pork cutlets without the hassle of frying.
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