Discover a variety of quick and simple meals that will bring everyone together. While it might be tempting to rely on restaurants, freezer meals, and drive-through options, nothing quite matches the joy of a homemade family dinner. These family dinner ideas, most of which can be prepared in under 30 minutes, cater to all tastes, from picky eaters to vegetarians.
Explore a range of tried-and-true family favorites such as garlicky shrimp scampi, easy chicken tenders, and glazed meatloaf. For those seeking veggie-packed options, dishes like butternut squash mac and cheese are sure to satisfy.
Whether you need inspiration for various proteins or prefer vegan and vegetarian options, we have you covered. Many of these dishes can be prepared in under 30 minutes or have make-ahead components for efficient weekend meal prep. Say goodbye to weeknight stress and hello to delicious dinners that the whole family will love.
Sloppy Joe Toasts
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Balsamic-Glazed Mini Meatloaves
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3. Butternut Squash Mac ‘n’ Cheese
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4. Five-Spice Steak and Broccoli
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5. Spicy Soppressata Pizza
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6. Vegetarian Antipasto Salad
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7. Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
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8. Air Fryer Chicken Strips
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9. Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
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10. Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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11. BBQ-Glazed Hot Dogs with Spicy Slaw
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12. Smoky Chicken Tostadas
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13. Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti
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14. Waffle Nachos
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15. Baked Tonkatsu
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16. Cheeseburger Pizza
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17. Spaghetti and Air Fryer Meatballs
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18. Beef and Broccoli
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19. Grilled Lemony Chicken and Kale
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20. Saucy Pizza Beans
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21. Air Fryer Salmon Flatbreads
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22. Saucy Sausage Meatballs
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23. Pierogi with Sautéed Cabbage
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24. BBQ Chip Chicken
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25. Cobb Salad
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26. Creamy Corn Pasta
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27. Crab Cakes and Creamy Sauce
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28. California Roll Salad
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29. Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Green Beans
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30. Smoky Black Bean and Quinoa Soup
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31. One-Pot Spaghetti
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32. Tandoori Chicken
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33. Sticky Tofu Bowl
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34. Garlic Butter Salmon
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35. Butternut Squash Curry
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36. Peanut Sauce Soba with Crispy Tofu
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37. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
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38. Delicata Squash Pizza
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