Cooking for your family is one thing . . . doing their dishes is quite another. Cut down on your time in the kitchen by minimizing the number of pots and pans that you put to use when you're making their meals, and you'll reap the benefits after dinner's done. These 15 family-friendly dinner ideas are easy, efficient, and most importantly, kid approved!
Your kids will fall in love with these homemade chicken fingers that are not only healthier than the frozen versions but also so much tastier.
Transform a package of store-bought tortellini into a dinner worthy of company (and their praise, too!) with this easy one-pot meal idea.
Tacos and pasta? This 30-minute taco spaghetti just may make it into our weekly routine!
This homestyle chili mac and cheese lends itself perfectly to a chilly night (bonus points if you've got a roaring fire in the background!).
What could be better than a healthier (no cream!) version of mac and cheese? This baked mac and cheese with chicken and broccoli that packs in the protein and veggies in under 30 minutes!
It doesn't get much easier than this shrimp pasta. Using a jar of sauce and some fresh herbs and veggies, it's sure to become a go-to dish.
Need to spice up your typical chicken cutlet routine? Cilantro-lime chicken couldn't be easier — all you need is an oven-proof skillet or cast-iron pan.
Bring a taste of the Caribbean home, with very little cleanup, through this jerk chicken and coconut rice recipe.
Shrimp scampi receives the one-pot makeover with this recipe.
For a one-meal entrée that tastes of Spring, try this lemon chicken risotto.
Yes, you really can cook lasagna in a skillet — and it takes about a third of the time!
Forget 30 minutes. In just 20 minutes and with just one pan, your family will be enjoying this tasty shrimp broccoli stir-fry.
No need to dirty several pots and pans for this classic family favorite. This pasta bolognese is all the taste with half the cleanup!
Easy and tasty, this lemon herb chicken and rice is the ultimate crowd-pleaser — and it takes just 30 minutes!