Jenny Potter

It can be hard to please the palates of <a href="https://preprod.foodnetwork.ca/article/weve-actually-tried-these-kid-friendly-recipes-our-honest-opinion/">picky eaters</a> or find a dinner the entire family will enjoy. Discover these kid-friendly favourites that your little ones will be begging you to make again and again.

The Pioneer Woman’s Crunchy Cereal Chicken Fingers

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Pizza dough and your usual toppings are what you&rsquo;ll find in this fun and tasty recipe perfect for eating lunch or dinner on your lap. Start with store bought dough, cheese and customize your fillings to fit your family&rsquo;s favourite toppings.

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The Pioneer Woman

Waffle Maker Pizza

The Pioneer Woman's Waffle Maker Pizza

Kids will love these savoury cones that wrap up all the flavours of their favourite dish in a hand-held dinner. Customize their cones with their favourite toppings to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

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Use your favourite cereal to make a crispy coating for kid-approved chicken fingers. Coat the fingers then place on a tray and store in a freezer bag for up to one month.

Crunchy Cereal Chicken Fingers

Simply seasoned with salt and pepper, these finger-lickin&rsquo; good chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside with a tender and juicy centre.

The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Nuggets

Chopped chicken thighs are cooked in a simmering homemade sauce starring garlic, onions, chicken broth and crushed tomatoes, served over tubed-shaped rigatoni noodles and finished with freshly grated Parmesan. Ree Drummond leaves our stomachs growling, yet again. Here are more of her&nbsp;<a href="https://preprod.foodnetwork.ca/article/ree-drummonds-easiest-dinner-recipes-to-make-this-week/">easiest dinner recipes</a>.

Rigatoni with Chicken Thighs

The Pioneer Woman's Rigatoni with Chicken Thighs

If there&rsquo;s one thing kids love more than food on a stick, it&rsquo;s dip! These colourful&nbsp;<a href="https://preprod.foodnetwork.ca/article/the-delicious-history-of-the-halifax-donair/">donair</a>&nbsp;skewers filled with lettuce, pita, tomato and cubes of seasoned ground beef make snacking a fun affair. Opt out of the pearl onions for an onion-free meal and slice the tomatoes before skewering for the little ones.

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Donair Kebabs

Corn, ground beef, beans and peppers are simmered together in a scrumptious mix of spices. The finished product is topped with a crispy masa crust that will have your guests asking for seconds.

Our Favourite Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes

Pizza Cones

Donair Kebabs