Simple family recipes

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Get the whole family together in the kitchen: these easy, delicious meals and snacks are perfect for kids to make together.

Calzone with pepperoni

Store-bought pizza dough makes it easy to whip up Jeff's calzone-style treat.

Recipe: Pizza Calzone with pepperoni

Zucchini boats with corn

Marcela introduces children to zucchini by core-cutting the vegetables and turning them into fun boats filled with vegetable filling. Kids can get involved too: they'll love making "sails" out of zucchini and cherry tomatoes.

Recipe: Zucchini and Corn Pirate Ships

Crispy rice bars with peanut butter

Kids and adults alike will love this nutty take on rice cakes. Let little chefs coat the dessert in melted chocolate, creating unique designs.

Recipe: Puffed rice dessert with peanut butter

Hot Three Cheese Sandwich

Here's a surefire recipe for a comforting grilled cheese sandwich. Ask the kids to butter the bread and layer the cheese; before you know it, they'll be making their own.

Recipe: Hot sandwiches with three types of cheese

Chicken Taco Pizza

Aaron combines two childhood favorites, tacos and pizza, in this fun recipe for warmer weather. Kids will love arranging the toppings on individual crusts.

Recipe: Smoked Chicken Taco Pizza

Chili with turkey

Guy's son Ryder loves this delicious chili, and Guy loves it because it's high in protein and makes a great lunch item for school the next day.

Recipe: Chili with Beans and Turkey

Mac and cheese on the stove

Alton's delicate version of a childhood favorite is ready in just 35 minutes and without an oven.

Recipe: Macaroni and cheese with egg

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Make this cozy vegetable soup in a slow cooker. Prep the ingredients the night before, and you'll have a healthy, filling dinner waiting for you the next day.

Recipe: Minestrone soup in a slow cooker

Chicken fingers with Parmesan and herbs

Start a family tradition: Italian food night! Make Rachel's juicy breaded chicken fingers and serve them with fresh marinara sauce and spaghetti.

Recipe: Tender chicken breasts breaded with parmesan cheese

Italian sandwich

Transform your kitchen into a sandwich bar with these classic Italian sandwiches.

Recipe: Italian sandwich

Hawaiian pizza

Familiar foods like pizza are a great way to explore new flavors. Aarti adds a little ginger to the tomato sauce, then tops the pizza with pineapple and pepperoni. For the kids' portion, omit the chili peppers and chili sauce.

Recipe: Hawaiian Pepperoni Pizza

Mini Chicken and Broccoli Muffins

Giada's miniature pies are perfect for kids, but adults will love them too. She made them for her daughter Jade's birthday party.

Recipe: Pot pies with chicken and broccoli

Sloppy Joe's Burgers

Kids can help prepare this treat from Rachel. Remember, these burgers are messy, so be sure to have napkins handy.

Recipe: Sloppy Joe's Sausage Burgers

S'mores Sunday

Craving s'mores but can't roast them over a campfire? Melissa makes this version in a muffin tin and toasts individual servings on the grill.

Recipe: Sundae with ice cream and marshmallows

Chicken fingers in honey-nut breading

Let the kids get their hands dirty with the breading mixture—make this a family-friendly treat. To season the breading without making it too spicy, add a little poultry seasoning and grill seasoning.

Recipe: Chicken fingers with honey and nuts

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