Family Dinner Ideas
Looking to create mealtime magic that pleases even the pickiest eaters? Dive into our collection of family-friendly dinner ideas that are packed with flavor and simplicity! From zesty lemon herb chicken to cheesy veggie pasta, these recipes feature mouthwatering ingredients and easy techniques that will make everyone gather around the table with smiles.
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Batch cook proteins on Sunday by sous vide at 140°F for chicken thighs or 129°F for beef, then sear quickly during weeknight assembly to cut dinner prep to under 15 minutes.timing140°F chicken, 129°F beef
- ✓Pre-portion and freeze sauce bases in ice cube trays (2 tablespoons per cube) so you can quickly scale sauces for 2-8 people without waste or measuring.technique2 tablespoons per cube
- ✓Cook grains in 3:1 stock-to-grain ratio instead of water to add 40% more flavor complexity while using the same cooking time and technique.ingredient3:1 ratio, 40% flavor increase
- ✓Use a sheet pan at 425°F to roast vegetables and proteins simultaneously, placing dense vegetables on bottom rack and proteins on top rack with 10-minute stagger for even cooking.equipment425°F, 10-minute stagger
- ✓Keep a 2:1:1 ratio of acid:fat:aromatics as your base sauce formula (like 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp minced herbs) to instantly elevate any simple protein and vegetable combination.technique2:1:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Family Dinner Ideas
Looking to create mealtime magic that pleases even the pickiest eaters? Dive into our collection of family-friendly dinner ideas that are packed with flavor and simplicity! From zesty lemon herb chicken to cheesy veggie pasta, these recipes feature mouthwatering ingredients and easy techniques that will make everyone gather around the table with smiles.
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Batch cook proteins on Sunday by sous vide at 140°F for chicken thighs or 129°F for beef, then sear quickly during weeknight assembly to cut dinner prep to under 15 minutes.timing140°F chicken, 129°F beef
- ✓Pre-portion and freeze sauce bases in ice cube trays (2 tablespoons per cube) so you can quickly scale sauces for 2-8 people without waste or measuring.technique2 tablespoons per cube
- ✓Cook grains in 3:1 stock-to-grain ratio instead of water to add 40% more flavor complexity while using the same cooking time and technique.ingredient3:1 ratio, 40% flavor increase
- ✓Use a sheet pan at 425°F to roast vegetables and proteins simultaneously, placing dense vegetables on bottom rack and proteins on top rack with 10-minute stagger for even cooking.equipment425°F, 10-minute stagger
- ✓Keep a 2:1:1 ratio of acid:fat:aromatics as your base sauce formula (like 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp minced herbs) to instantly elevate any simple protein and vegetable combination.technique2:1:1 ratio