School-night dinners that pass the kid taste test without cooking two separate meals.
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A juicy beef patty on a toasted brioche bun with melted American cheese, mayonnaise, crisp lettuce, and raw onion. The diner cheeseburger, made at home in about 20 minutes.
Seared chicken thighs in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with mushrooms and spinach. A one-skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes — spoon it over pasta or rice.
Sweet-savory Hawaiian chicken pasta with pineapple and bell peppers — a family pasta dinner in 30 minutes.
Smoky chipotle chicken tinga tacos with onions — a 25-minute chicken dinner with bold Mexican flavor.
Smoky one-pan jambalaya with chicken, sausage, and rice — a hearty dinner with Louisiana flavor.
Crispy orange chicken in a sticky citrus glaze — a 30-minute chicken dinner without the drive-thru.
Crispy chicken parmesan in one skillet with melted mozzarella — a 30-minute chicken dinner classic.
Sticky teriyaki chicken skillet with broccoli — a 25-minute chicken dinner better than takeout.
Creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta — a kid-friendly pasta dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Juicy beef meatballs simmered in marinara over spaghetti — classic easy pasta dinner comfort food.
Creamy chicken alfredo pasta with tender chicken and fettuccine — an easy pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Creamy lemon chicken and orzo cooked in one skillet — a cozy one-pan dinner with minimal dishes.
Smoky sausage roasted with potatoes and peppers on one pan — easy cleanup for busy weeknights.
Crispy sheet pan chicken thighs with roasted baby potatoes — the one-pan dinner families request on repeat.
Sweet-savory honey mustard chicken with green beans — a family-friendly skillet dinner in 30 minutes.
Golden pan-fried chicken cutlets ready in 25 minutes — an easy chicken dinner kids love with pasta or salad.
Easy chicken pasta dinner with basil pesto and juicy chicken — ready in 25 minutes.
Creamy one-pot pasta with garlic and Parmesan — minimal dishes, maximum comfort for pasta night.
Creamy tomato-vodka sauce coats penne in 30 minutes — a restaurant favorite that is easy enough for weeknight pasta dinner.
Plump pork sausages on a mound of buttery mashed potato, drowned in rich onion gravy. Honest British pub food at its finest.
Rolled corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken, fried until shatteringly crisp, and served with guacamole, crema, and salsa. Golden tubes of crunchy perfection.
Crispy fried corn tortillas piled high with seasoned shredded chicken, refried beans, lettuce, crema, and queso fresco. Crunchy, colorful, and endlessly customizable — a weeknight favorite.
Stir-fried wheat noodles tossed with pork, cabbage, and carrots in a tangy Worcestershire-based sauce. A Japanese festival staple — smoky, savory, and ready in minutes.
Japanese fried chicken marinated in soy, ginger, and garlic, coated in potato starch for an impossibly crispy crust. Juicy inside, shatteringly crisp outside — irresistible izakaya fare.
Savory Japanese cabbage pancakes loaded with pork belly, topped with okonomiyaki sauce, Kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, and aonori. Osaka street food you can make at home.
Crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlets fried until golden and shatteringly crunchy. Served with shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, and steamed rice — the ultimate Japanese comfort food.
Crispy fried chicken glazed in a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce. An American-Chinese icon that's even better when made fresh at home.
Crispy battered pork tossed in a glossy sweet-tangy sauce with bell peppers and pineapple. A Cantonese restaurant favorite that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Berlin's iconic street food — steamed then grilled bratwurst sliced and drenched in a spiced tomato-curry ketchup. Served with Pommes Frites and extra curry powder on top.
Soft, irregularly shaped German egg noodles — the ultimate side dish for schnitzel, goulash, and roast meats. Homemade Spätzle beats anything from a package.
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Deconstructed meals work best — tacos, pasta bars, and rice bowls let kids choose what goes on their plate.
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