16 Easy, Kid-Friendly Recipes for Busy Weeknights

If there’s one thing I’m not looking forward to about starting and raising a family, it’s trying to figure out how to cook to please everyone’s tastes. I was a notoriously picky eater growing up, so I know what it’s like to be a stubborn, teary eyed diner, refusing to eat what I was given.

Those days for me are long gone, but I truly empathize with the challenge of making kid-pleasing meals day in and day out. With the busy back-to-school season just around the corner, I’ve channeled my past picky eater mindset to pull together these super kid-friendly recipes for any family looking to keep their dinner smooth and tear-free. They’re also easy to make and incredibly reliable, so you don’t have to pull out all the stops and learn new techniques to get a meal on the table.