Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (April 4 – 10)

Face it: You’ve had your fill of fish sticks, chicken tenders and buttered noodles for a lifetime. If only your picky eater would branch out from their usuals. Don’t worry—we’re here to help. Presenting seven kid-friendly dinners that even the finnickiest of diners won’t mind eating (or at least trying). They run the gamut from cheesy quesadillas (with a fun twist) to sheet pan gnocchi to a wholesome remix on chicken nuggets.

If spaghetti is on their approved list, we have no doubt that they’ll get down with this carby, cheesy substitute, topped with homemade pesto and grape tomatoes.

Crispy, juicy, ready in 30 minutes—and a far cry from the frozen pucks your kids are used to. They won’t even notice the quinoa (especially if honey mustard is involved).

Your trusty waffle iron will add extra crunch to one of your kids’ go-to meals. Supplement the cheddar and avocado with their favorite salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.

Getting them to eat their veggies is a lot easier when they’re doused in a sticky-sweet sauce. Cut back on the gochujang to reel in the spiciness.

Store-bought pizza dough makes these gems a breeze to prepare. Feel free to use different fillings according to your kids’ preferences, like Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken or sausage.

News flash: You can make succulent, impeccably seasoned roast chicken without cooking a whole bird. Slice the meat and pile it atop pasta, sandwiches, rice or salads.