If you are like me, you might sometimes feel as if you are running restaurant rather than being the mom of the household. It’s hard to please everyone in the house, but with this list of easy recipes for dinner, I usually get close!
Easy Recipes for Dinner
With four kids it’s bound to happen that someone is going to ask for something else. You can’t please everyone, right? When I was growing up, my mom would make just ONE THING for dinner. My parents had this rule that you had to eat the majority of the food on your plate, and don’t EVEN think they were going to let you get up from the table without having done so.
These days life is much different. With our blended family we are bound to have different parenting styles and different ideas about dinner. No matter where you fall on the spectrum in this regard, you are always going to upset someones apple cart.
Easy Recipes for Dinner
I decided not long ago that I was NOT going to run a restaurant. It’s tough pleasing everyone at the dinner table, but I find that making a meal plan ahead of time and choosing foods we all love really helps. Not only that, but I realized that I had a really great list of dinner ideas. I also realize that I am not the only mother or father to struggle with this issue, so that’s why I am sharing this list of easy recipes for dinner.
What are your favorite recipes for dinner?
If you are like me, you don’t have time to come home and guess what’s for dinner. That’s why I am going to break this list up for you and share an entire month’s worth of dinners! This will help you prep, plan, and prepare your dinner table attack. We have a list that will fit every palate and every budget, so plan your dinner table attack accordingly!
Each one of these easy recipes for dinner is also tried and tested, meaning I have served these at home with my family. I encourage you to jump in and play around with these recipes just as I have with my family.
Easy Recipes for Dinner
Week 1:
- (S) Instant Pot – Pot Roast with carrots and potatoes
- (M) Seasoned Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
- (T) Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash
- (W) Pesto Chicken and Zoodles
- (T) Roasted Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin
- (F) Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
- (S) Easy Baked Chicken Recipe
Week 2:
- (S) Cheese Stuffed Manicotti
- (M) Crock Pot Asian Beef and Ramen Bowls
- (T) Crock Pot Apple Pork Tenderloin
- (W) Barbecue Chicken bowls
- (T) Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casseroles
- (F) Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- (S) Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Week 3:
- (S) Lasagna Roll Ups
- (M) CopyCat KFC Chicken
- (T) Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Recipe
- (W) Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole
- (T) Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Sliders
- (F) Chicken Pot Pie
- (S) King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Week 4:
- (S) Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy
- (M) Southwest Cheesy Chicken Casserole
- (T) Italian Style Meatballs
- (W) Cheesy Chicken Fajita Enchiladas
- (T) Easy Crock Pot Beef Tips and Rice
- (F) Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops
- (S) Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken and Rice
Our family has really enjoyed these easy recipes for dinner. What I love the most is just a little preparation can go a long way when you meal prep, and I just made that REALLY easy for you with the list above. I hope your family enjoys these easy dinner recipes as much as we do.
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Kelly @ trial and eater says
January 22, 2018 at 10:56What a great idea to plan ahead a whole month! I want to try those lasagna roll ups!
Jennifer says
February 1, 2018 at 16:36They are so good!