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5 Family-Friendly Weeknight Dinners

When I discover a dish that the whole family enjoys, it's practically cause for celebration. Here are five such dinners that have made it into our regular rotation -- and they're easy to boot!
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If there's one thing for certain when you're cooking for a family, it's that it's hard to please everyone. What one child loves, the other inevitably refuses to eat. That's why when I discover a dish that the whole family enjoys, it's practically cause for celebration. Here are five such dinners that have made it into our regular rotation -- and they're easy to boot!

Five Family Friendly Weeknight Dinners
Chicken Tacos(01 of05)
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A healthier spin on beef tacos, and just as good, if not better. Perfect for a Taco Tuesdays!Get the recipe
New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp(02 of05)
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This popular New Orleans dish of sautéed shrimp in a Worcestershire-spiked butter sauce is incredibly easy to make. And if you keep shrimp in your freezer, you can throw it together at a moment’s notice. Complete the meal with buttered rice and a steamed green vegetable.Get the recipe
Perfectly Grilled Chicken Breasts With Garlic, Herbs And Lemon Zest(03 of05)
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This is my go-to grilled chicken recipe -- perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cookout -- and so versatile. You can serve the fillets on their own (kids love them), topped with cheese on a toasted bun, chopped up in a quesadilla, or -- as I often do -- sliced over a Greek or Caesar salad. Get the recipe
Spaghetti And Meatballs(04 of05)
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You can never go wrong with Spaghetti and Meatballs. Find out what makes these meatballs perfectly tender and flavorful every time...Get the recipe
Grilled Salmon With Creamy Cucumber Salad(05 of05)
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This simply grilled salmon with a tangy and refreshing cucumber salad is perfect for a warm night. The salad can be served on the side, accommodating both picky and adventuresome eaters.Get the recipe

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