1Air Fryer Hot Dogsair fryer hot dogWill Dickey

Make hot dogs all year-round with this simple method for cooking them in an air fryer. The outside gets nice and crisp whether you use standard ballpark franks or even turkey dogs. Here’s a fun idea: Let your kids add their own toppings.

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2Cheeseburger Casserolecheeseburger casseroleCaitlin Bensel

Your whole family will be in paradise with this twist on a classic cheeseburger. It’s just like a gooey mac and cheese but with the hearty addition of ground beef.

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3Triple Chocolate Zucchini Breadtriple chocolate zucchini breadWill Dickey

You can feel good about serving up this chocolatey treat to your kids. That’s because there’s a healthy dose of zucchini hidden inside. The veggie helps keep the bread nice and moist, but your family won’t suspect a thing.

Get the Triple Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe.

4Peanut Noodlespeanut noodlesCaitlin Bensel

If your kids love peanut butter, then give this easy weeknight dinner a try. The simple noodles can be served hot or cold and they can even be topped with shredded rotisserie chicken for something heartier.

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5Watermelon Smoothiewatermelon smoothieCaitlin Bensel

Sweet, colorful, and perfectly refreshing—this smoothie is a hit with both kids and adults. It’s also a healthy way to incorporate fruit and protein-packed Greek yogurt into your day.

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6Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticksair fryer mozzarella sticksWill Dickey

Skip the freezer aisle variety and try making your own mozzarella sticks at home instead. They’re made with string cheese sticks so they couldn’t be easier.

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7Rainbow Fruit Skewersrainbow fruit skewersHector Manuel Sanchez

If there’s one thing that’ll put a smile on anyone’s face, it’s a rainbow! Serve up these cute fruit skewers with a sweet yogurt dip and a surprise donut hole on the end.

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8Popcorn Chickenpopcorn chickenCaitlin Bensel

Popcorn chicken is the ultimate finger food. The crunchy bites are incredibly versatile. You can serve them up with ranch dressing for dipping or toss them in buffalo sauce and butter for a fun game day snack.

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9Shirley Templeshirley templeCaitlin Bensel

Ree Drummond used to drink this mocktail as a kid, and it’s still just as popular with little ones today! The sweet and bubbly drink will make any meal feel special.

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10Mini Calzones mini calzonesCaitlin Bensel

Serve up anything bite-sized and your kids will love it, including these mini hand-held calzones. Each one is made with frozen dinner rolls and filled with ground sausage and melty cheese.

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11Air Fryer Chicken Tenderskid friendly recipes air fryer chicken tendersWill Dickey

Making chicken tenders in your air fryer gets them extra-crispy. Plus, it’s a slightly healthier twist on a kid-friendly classic. Serve them up with honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ranch for dipping.

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12French Bread Pizzakid friendly recipes french bread pizzaCaitlin Bensel

This is a fun new way to serve pizzas to a crowd. Get your kids to help put the toppings on and make them personalized to their preferences.

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13Chocolate Chip Muffinskid friendly recipes chocolate chip muffinsCaitlin Bensel

Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! Your kids will be singing your praises with this scrumptious baking project.

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14Broccoli-Cheese Soupkid friendly recipes broccoli cheese soupHector Manuel Sanchez

This might just be the best way to get your kids to eat their broccoli, especially served in a bread bowl. The creamy, cheesy soup is a comfort food favorite.

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15Instant Pot Mac and Cheesekid friendly recipes instant pot mac and cheeseRalph Smith16Cheeseburger Sliderskid friendly recipes cheeseburger slidersWill Dickey

The trick to making cheeseburgers for a crew of hungry teenagers is using this method that ditches the patties. Instead, the ground beef is piled high onto slider buns.

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17Chicken Empanadas kid friendly recipes chicken empanadasRyan Liebe

This recipe uses two supermarket shortcuts: frozen empanada wrappers and rotisserie chicken. It couldn’t be easier. Just make sure you serve it up with the bright herb sauce for dipping.

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18Pepperoni Pizza Rollskid friendly recipes pepperoni pizza rollsCaitlin Bensel

Layered with melty cheese, sauce, and pepperoni, these pizza rolls are hard to resist. They would be just as delicious for a Friday Night Lights tailgate as they would for a family movie night.

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19Iced Oatmeal Cookieskid friendly recipes iced oatmeal cookiesCaitlin Bensel

You might remember these cookies from when you were a kid yourself! They have the same warm flavor and chewy texture you know and love.

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20Chicken Spaghetti kid friendly recipes chicken spaghettiCaitlin Bensel

There’s a reason this casserole dish has been a Drummond family favorite for as long as anyone can remember—it’s the perfect combination of spaghetti, chicken, and creamy sauce.

Get Ree’s Chicken Spaghetti recipe.

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