Take some of the work off of your plate this month with easy ideas for your family for each meal of the day. The recipes and ideas here are all kid-friendly, yummy enough for parents, and are made with approachable ingredients so you don’t have to go to 4 stores to make dinner!
April Meal Plan: Week 1
Having a rough plan for the week ahead with what I plan to make for dinner saves me so much stress when the afternoon and evening rolls around. And while I often change my mind or make adjustments, picking a handful of meals to make each week definitely simplifies my life as a mom.
Find easy dinners for the week ahead below.
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Marinated Chicken Tenders
Quick, tender, and so versatile, these chicken tenders are a favorite protein for dinner.
With a super simple method and three flavor variations, you can make the most tender, delicious Marinated Chicken Tenders in the air fryer or oven to share with the kids. One of the easiest chicken recipes for kids, ever!
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Pasta with Yogurt Sauce
Quick and so creamy, this is an easy variation on an Alfredo sauce—but with a lot less work.
Think of this like a bright, fresh, and easy version of an Alfredo sauce. Greek yogurt is the star here, and combined with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, it’s a delicious pasta recipe to share with the kids.
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Chickpea Fritters
Turn pantry staples into yummy fritters with this easy vegetarian meal. We like them dipped in Cucumber Sauce.
With just a few ingredients and a quick cooking time, these Chickpea Fritters are a protein–packed meal that’s ready in under 20 minutes. (And they reheat well for the future, too!)
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Slow Cooker Beef Burritos
Toss everything into the slow cooker to have dinner ready to assemble when it’s time.
If you want to make these vegetarian, try using 2 cups rinsed and drained black beans or pinto beans instead of the ground beef.
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10-Minute Pita Pizza
Make quick work of dinner with this shortcut pizza recipe.
For delicious homemade pizza without the work and in a lot less time, it’s easy Pita Pizza to the rescue. Adjust this for allergies as you need and change up the toppings as you like for your family.
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