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Our Best Quick & Easy Dinners

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Tropical Pizza

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Here's the perfect way to get your kids to eat their vegetables -- and this recipe is so easy. Start with a store-bought pizza crust and top with mango salsa and veggies.

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Southwestern Burgers

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For a fun and easy weeknight meal, try this zesty spin on classic burgers featuring ground pork patties filled with pepper Jack cheese.

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Chicken Soft Tacos

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Stuffed with chorizo sausage and ground chicken, these hearty tacos won't disappoint. If your kids are sensitive to spicy food, try scaling back (or leaving out) the chili powder and cayenne pepper.

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Tortellini Soup

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Sneak fresh, vitamin-rich veggies into your kids' supper with this satisfying soup made with cheese-filled spinach tortellini.

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Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Kids can't get enough of this Asian-inspired take on flank steak. Plus, it packs in plenty of antioxidant-rich vegetables such as sweet red peppers and carrots.

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Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

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This meatless, one-dish meal is ready in no time! Top with pepper Jack cheese and cilantro sprigs for a pretty presentation without the hassle.

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Grilled Chicken Salad Wraps

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Packaged grilled chicken strips help cut down on prep time for these yummy sandwiches kids can eat on the go.

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Pork Piccata

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The whole family will love this simple pork recipe. Mashed potatoes and peas make it a delicious dinner.

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Bean Burgers

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Kids will dig these meatless burgers, loaded with protein and low in fat.

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Family Dinners: 4 Tips To Make Them Better

Learn how to make delicious black bean chili burgers.

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3-Bean Chili

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Whip up this hearty, meatless chili when you're running low on time (and groceries). Zucchini and bell peppers add fresh flavor, but can be left out if you're in a pinch.

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Chicken Caprese

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Give ho-hum boneless chicken breasts an Italian-inspired makeover by adding ripe plum tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella.

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Fish Tacos

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Looking for a kid-friendly take on fish? Try these tasty tacos, flavored with cilantro and lime.

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Taco-Night Pasta

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Enchilada sauce gives this wagon wheel-shape pasta toss big flavor. Great Northern beans and soy crumbles pack in extra protein.

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Penne Pesto with Chicken

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With only five ingredients and a 10-minute prep time, this pasta recipe is perfect for hectic weeknights.

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Cuban Sandwiches

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These family-friendly sandwiches make the most of crusty Italian bread and roast pork. Kids will love the melted cheese.

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30-Minute Beef Fajitas

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Spice up dinner tonight with these simple, quick-cooking fajitas.

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Skillet Four-Cheese "Baked" Pasta

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Start with a jar of your family's favorite marinara sauce for this shortcut pasta bake that you can whip up in one skillet.

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Mediterranean Poached Fish

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Jazz up budget-friendly fish fillets with sweet red pepper, tomatoes, and dried oregano.

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Spaghetti Carbonara

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For a fresh take on spaghetti, try this delicious combination of eggs, thick-cut bacon, and Romano cheese.

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White Pizza with Smoked Turkey

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This garlic-and-herb pizza is topped with strips of smoked turkey and basil. But the best part? It's even faster than delivery.

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Meatballs & Gravy

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These tender meatballs are sure to be a family favorite. Serve with cooked noodles and steamed spinach.

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Thai Chicken and Rice

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This recipe adds crowd-pleasing Thai flavors to the classic chicken and rice combo.

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Veggie Penne

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Vitamin-rich carrots are the secret ingredients in this speedy pasta meal.

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Chili Dogs

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Looking for a quick, surefire supper? Toss together these classic hot dogs, filled with red kidney bean chili. Let kids customize their dogs with their favorite toppings.

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1 of 26 Tropical Pizza
2 of 26 Southwestern Burgers
3 of 26 Chicken Soft Tacos
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5 of 26 Tortellini Soup
6 of 26 Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry
7 of 26 Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
8 of 26 Grilled Chicken Salad Wraps
9 of 26 Pork Piccata
10 of 26 Bean Burgers
11 of 26 Family Dinners: 4 Tips To Make Them Better
12 of 26 3-Bean Chili
13 of 26 Chicken Caprese
14 of 26 Fish Tacos
15 of 26 Taco-Night Pasta
16 of 26 Penne Pesto with Chicken
17 of 26 Cuban Sandwiches
18 of 26 30-Minute Beef Fajitas
19 of 26 Skillet Four-Cheese "Baked" Pasta
20 of 26 Mediterranean Poached Fish
21 of 26 Spaghetti Carbonara
22 of 26 White Pizza with Smoked Turkey
23 of 26 Meatballs & Gravy
24 of 26 Thai Chicken and Rice
25 of 26 Veggie Penne
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