Family Dinner Picker
Feeding the whole family and nobody can decide? Let the picker choose. These dinners aren't hard to cook and skip spicy ingredients, so they suit most tables.
152 recipes to choose from
Spaghetti Carbonara
Classic Italian pasta with eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon
Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy pasta with butter and Parmesan sauce
Lasagna Bolognese
Layered pasta with meat sauce and béchamel
Pesto Pasta
Fresh basil pesto tossed with pasta
Cacio e Pepe
Simple Roman pasta with cheese and black pepper
Ravioli in Brown Butter Sage
Cheese ravioli with nutty brown butter and sage
Pasta Primavera
Light pasta with fresh spring vegetables
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce with parmesan and croutons
Greek Salad
Fresh vegetables with feta and olives
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil
Asian Sesame Salad
Crunchy vegetables with sesame ginger dressing
Cobb Salad
Hearty salad with chicken, bacon, and avocado
Quinoa Salad
Nutritious quinoa with vegetables and herbs
Waldorf Salad
Classic salad with apples, celery, and walnuts
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Fresh spinach with strawberries and poppy seed dressing
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Protein-packed salad with chickpeas and vegetables
Taco Salad
Mexican-inspired salad with seasoned beef and tortilla chips
Beef Tacos
Seasoned beef in crispy shells with fresh toppings
Grilled Steak
Perfectly seasoned grilled ribeye steak
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken with marinara and melted cheese
BBQ Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone ribs with smoky BBQ sauce
Meatloaf
Classic comfort food with savory glaze
Pork Chops with Apple
Pan-seared pork chops with caramelized apples
Beef Stroganoff
Tender beef in creamy mushroom sauce
- Lamb Chops
- Chicken Fajitas
- Salisbury Steak
- Tomato Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- French Onion Soup
- Minestrone
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Clam Chowder
- Lentil Soup
- Gazpacho
- Split Pea Soup
- Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Caprese Sandwich
- Veggie Burger
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Mushroom Risotto
- Falafel Wrap
- Vegetable Curry
- Greek Spanakopita
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
- Pad Thai
- Sushi Rolls
- Ramen Bowl
- Spring Rolls
- Mongolian Beef
- Dim Sum Dumplings
- Butter Chicken
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Carnitas
- Quesadillas
- Pozole
- Chile Rellenos
- Tamales
- Fajita Bowl
- Margherita Pizza
- Osso Buco
- Bruschetta
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Arancini
- Saltimbocca
- Veal Milanese
- Baked Ziti
- Pasta Puttanesca
- Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
- Bucatini Amatriciana
- Farfalle with Salmon
- Tortellini in Brodo
- Pappardelle Bolognese
- Gnocchi Sorrentina
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Pasta Caprese
- Lobster Ravioli
- Spaghetti with Meatballs
- Cannelloni
- Niçoise Salad
- Kale Caesar
- Panzanella
- Watermelon Feta Salad
- Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
- Fattoush
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Asian Coleslaw
- Arugula Prosciutto Salad
- Southwest Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Antipasto Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Egg Salad
- Beef Wellington
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Roast Chicken
- Pork Tenderloin
- Schnitzel
- Duck à l'Orange
- Brisket
- Chicken Shawarma
- Pot Roast
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Meatballs
- Miso Soup
- Beef Barley Soup
- Corn Chowder
- Wonton Soup
- Tortilla Soup
- Borscht
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Mushroom Soup
- Egg Drop Soup
- Lobster Bisque
- Avgolemono
- Posole
- Mulligatawny
- Ratatouille
- Falafel
- Caprese Pizza
- Vegetable Lasagna
- Buddha Bowl
- Vegetable Tempura
- Spanakopita
- Veggie Quesadilla
- Tom Kha Gai
- Teriyaki Salmon
- Korean BBQ Short Ribs
- Chicken Katsu
- Fried Rice
- Gyoza
- Singapore Noodles
- Mango Sticky Rice
- Chiles Rellenos
- Tostadas
- Quesabirria
- Carne Asada
- Chimichangas
- Sopes
- Molletes
- Chilaquiles
- Cochinita Pibil
- Arroz con Pollo
- Chicken Marsala
- Veal Piccata
- Frittata
- Polenta
- Risotto Milanese
- Cacciatore
- Caponata
- Italian Wedding Soup
- Focaccia
Questions
What makes these family friendly?
They're rated easy or medium to cook, leave out seafood and don't use chili or other hot ingredients. Every family is different, so check the ingredients for allergies and preferences.