26 Everyday Dinner Ideas That Are Both Kid-Friendly And Adult-Approved

It's the champion of family meals: a meaty, saucy, cheesy, and most importantly, easy lasagna.

Recipe: Classic Lasagna | Shop This Recipe

This recipe serves eight people, but if you're planning on leftovers, you may want to make more. It's that good.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Barbacoa-Style Beef Tacos | Shop This Recipe

Need a culinary hug? Then this is the meal you've been waiting for.

Recipe: Cozy Chicken and Dumplings | Shop This Recipe

This is a garlicky, buttery, and delicious family feast, but any home cook's eyes will get wide when they see these two magic words: "one pot."

Recipe: One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta | Shop This Recipe

This is one of those super-versatile dishes you want to have in your back pocket. It's vegetarian friendly, really good with swaps (sweet potatoes for regular potatoes, etc.), and you can adjust the spice level — accommodating even the tiniest of diners.

Recipe: Simple Veggie Curry | Shop This Recipe

Savory and sweet, this has something for every palate. And if you don't have root beer on hand, try Coca-Cola or Dr. Pepper!

Recipe: Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork | Shop This Recipe

We see your boxed mac 'n' cheese and raise you this recipe for the ultimate mac 'n' cheese. Bacon, panko, fresh herbs, and ALL THE CHEESE make this a meal to remember.

Recipe: Ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese | Shop This Recipe

This dish is a takeout fan fave, but the best part? It comes together faster than it takes to chase down everyone's order and call it in for delivery.

Recipe: 20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry | Shop This Recipe

Prep this the night before, and you'll be able to bake it in the morning and feel like a Top Chef — before you've even had your coffee.

Recipe: Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas | Shop This Recipe

This vegan-friendly dish is for anyone who appreciates pasta and a creamy sauce. That's most people, right?!

Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff | Shop This Recipe

Ah, the coziest of all the comfort foods. This vegetarian soup is a hearty meal on its own, but for added protein just add chicken!

Recipe: One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup | Shop This Recipe

Perfect for lunch or dinner (or, even better, lunch AND dinner), these sandwiches can feed the whole crew.

Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Roll | Shop This Recipe

One key to family meals? Customizable toppings. This hearty soup is a great base for fresh avocado, cheese, cilantro, and anything else you want to put on top.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup | Shop This Recipe

Everyone knows that the Instant Pot is the home chef's BFFL. Use it to make this meal, and you'll have the start of a beautiful friendship.

Recipe: Instant Pot Butter Chicken | Shop This Recipe

Family brunch, anyone? Zhuzh it up and make it with brioche bread instead of French bread.

Recipe: Banana French Toast Bake | Shop This Recipe

McWhatnow? This rib sandwich recipe is golden when it comes to feeding the fam.

Recipe: Giant BBQ Rib Sandwich (To Feed a Crowd) | Shop This Recipe

This is a fun spin on a cookout staple — and perfect for customizing with extra toppings. And by extra toppings, we mean bacon.

Recipe: Cheeseburger Skewers | Shop This Recipe

It's a beautiful thing when everyone's favorite pasta dish can become everyone's new favorite pizza.

Recipe: Chicken Alfredo Pizza | Shop This Recipe

This open-faced sandwich brings together the time-tested trinity of bread, meat, and cheese. You really can't go wrong here!

Recipe: Cheesy French Onion Chicken | Shop This Recipe

This recipe proves that healthy meals don't need to sacrifice on flavor. The bright, fresh ingredients and flavors scream summer, but it will hit the spot any time of year.

Recipe: Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad | Shop This Recipe

Not only will this flavorful dish be a real hit, but there's a solid chance you already have a lot of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge.

Recipe: Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos | Shop This Recipe

What veggies do you have lying around in the fridge? How much heat can your family handle? These decisions are between you and your slow cooker with this adjustable recipe.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Thai Green Curry | Shop This Recipe

There's nothing fishy about this easy, well-balanced, and delicious dinner. Don't like Brussels sprouts? Broccoli can also work well!

Recipe: Salmon and Veggie Sheet-Pan Dinner | Shop This Recipe

This meal has major Sunday night dinner vibes that will help you squeeze a little more joy out of the weekend. And then maybe some more joy when you have the leftovers for lunch on Monday.

Recipe: Easy One-Pan Pork Tenderloin Dinner With Apples and Onion | Shop This Recipe

Not trying to get corny (sorry), but this is the kind of meal summer memories are made of.

Recipe: Grilled Corn Summer Pasta Salad | Shop This Recipe

The chicken is delicious, but you're going to want to put that tzatziki sauce on everything. Plan accordingly.

Recipe: Chicken Gyros | Shop This Recipe