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    Food Appreciation for Family Meals

    Lucky you! You’ve found the source for family meals that are full of kid-friendly flavors, a good mix of quick dinners and slow weekend recipes, and meals that are anything but boring. Feeding kids that are picky eaters is a special challenge, and my two kids have made me an expert.   We have plenty of recipes plus sample meal plans, seasonal meal plans, and loads of meal planning strategies to bring harmony back to your dinner table.  If you appreciate food for its variety in texture, color, and flavor but still need kid-approved substitutions, this is your place. Welcome!

    Trending Recipes

    Here are our most popular recipes, from beverages and dips to main dishes and dessert. You are sure to find something new to try!

    • The pieces of pork are pulled apart with two forks on a white plate.
      Pulled Pork Dry Rub for Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
    • A glass cup of a pale green dressing sits on a cork coaster over a light wood tray.
      Creamy Cilantro Pepita Dressing
    • The finished casserole sits on a white table next to a white and green striped towel, a stack of plates, and a spatula.
      Frozen Burrito Casserole with Green Enchilada Sauce
    • A bowl of yellow sauce sprinkled with orange spice sits on a cutting board next to a sliced lemon half and a small white spoon.
      Mom's Simple Microwave Hollandaise Sauce (No Blender)
    • Easy Chicken Pecan Salad piled in a wooden bowl with chunks of pecans and celery.
      Easy Chicken Pecan Salad (With 5 Variations!)
    • A baked croissant is sliced in half to reveal the tender filling of eggs, cheese, and sausage and a crisp and flaky exterior.
      Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Sausage Egg & Cheese
    • Slices of broiled chicken thighs are stacked on a blue platter with lime wedge garnish.
      Everyday Broiled Chicken Thighs
    • Pork tenderloin slices sit on a bed of rice alongside roasted broccoli, raw carrots, and cabbage and are drizzled with a orange-red sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and cilantro.
      Hoisin Pork Rice Bowls with Zippy Gochujang Sauce

    Meal Planning Made Simple

    Meal planning is my ticket to weeknight sanity and I wouldn't make it through hectic weeks without a plan of action for dinners.  I want to help you find the same success!  Check out some of these posts for my best meal planning information.

    • The Plan. Eat. Post. Repeat. logo next to the words, "family meal planning strategies" with the phrase "make family friendly meal plans that work" below.
      Family Meal Planning Strategies
    • The Plan. Eat. Post. Repeat. logo is next to the words, "seasonal meal plan spring 2024" at the top of the image and the words, "25 recipes to shake up your spring meal plans" are below.
      25 Recipes to Shake Up Your Spring Meal Plan
    • The words, "keeping peace with picky eaters at your dinner table" are at the top of the white background with a two-tone green dinner plate graphic at the center. The words, "Plan. Eat. Post. Repeat." are in a yellow box at the bottom.
      Keeping Peace with Picky Eaters at Your Dinner Table
    • Two concentric rings in light and dark green surrounding the words "sample meal plan for busy nights" with the blog name in a yellow box at the bottom.
      Busy Weeknight Meal Plan Recipes

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    Spring Favorites

    • Shrimp, chickpeas, and diced red pepper sitting atop a bed of cous cous garnished with cilantro leaves and lemon.
      Garlic Paprika Shrimp Bowls with Chickpeas and Lemon
    • A detail image of the chickpea stew shows the beans in an orange broth flecked with basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil, and garnished with fresh basil.
      Simple Speedy Chickpea Stew with Lemon and Basil
    • Three bowls of Avgolemono Soup are arranged on a wooden board and over fabric with lemons and leaves.
      Avgolemono Soup
    • A Spinach and Feta Pie sits on a wooden cutting board with a serving on a white plate next to it.
      Spinach and Feta Pie
    • A stack of cheesecake bars sits on a white plate garnished with a slice of lemon and a small yellow flower.
      Lemon Curd Cheesecake Bars
    • A shallow bowl of grains and carrots sits on a gray towel.
      Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Grain Bowls
    • A silver tray of shell pasta with peas alongside a dish of Parmesan cheese, a half lemon, and fresh parsley.
      Lemon Ricotta Shells
    • Edamame and Lemon Spread

    Browse Recipes by Category

    There are recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and everything in between and you can find everything in the Recipe Index listed by category.  Here are a few popular categories to browse.

    • Dips and Spreads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Pork
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    Cassie Waltman

    I’m Cassie, I started this blog to provide meal planning advice and tasty recipes that the whole family can enjoy.  It is my goal to bring you information and recipes to avoid refused dinners, recipe fails, and that dreaded late-afternoon panic when someone asks, “what’s for dinner?”

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    What's new? It's this! Here's where you'll find the latest recipes, meal plans, and recipe collections.

    • The finished pasta strands are swirled into piles and garnished with basil in a white bowl on a green surface.
      Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes
    • A platter of four fish stick tacos are garnished with white sauce, cabbage, salsa, and cilantro.
      Easy Fish Stick Tacos with White Sauce
    • Fluffy mashed potatoes are swirled in a white round serving dish and drizzled with melted butter.
      Classic Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes
    • The meatballs and gravy are served in a large white platter and garnished with finely chopped chives.
      Homemade Turkey Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Gravy

    Favorite Salad Recipes

    Salads can work as side dishes or make a whole meal all on their own. These recipes will liven up the dinner rotation with new flavors and fresh ingredients.  Salads are one of the secret weapons in feeding picky eaters, with loads of options for customizing and building a plate in DIY fashion.

    • A shallow gray bowl is packed with a chopped salad with chunks of chicken, corn, tomato, and jicama visible.
      Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad + BBQ Ranch Dressing
    • Chicken and Cabbage Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette
    • A beet and avocado salad in a glass dish sits on a black surface. A spoonful of chili-soy vinaigrette is nearby next to a striped black and white towel.
      Beet and Avocado Salad with Chili-Soy Vinaigrette
    • The mixed salad is plated on a black and white plate and has pieces of crispy pepperoni, chickpeas, olives, mozzarella, basil, pepper, and tomato visible.
      Antipasto Chopped Salad with Air Fryer Pepperoni Chips

    See more salad and dressing recipes →

    Flavor Packed Main Dishes

    At the center of any dinner is the main dish and we have a great variety of options, from chicken and beef to vegetarian recipes.  Any time we find a kid-friendly substitution or variation, we let you know so that everyone at the table can enjoy the meal together.

    • A blue plate is filled with bean and broccoli tacos in charred tortillas topped with radishes and crumbled cheese.
      Charred Broccoli Tacos with Honey Chipotle Sauce
    • A bacon cheeseburger sub topped with lettuce and special sauce in a basket alongside potato chips.
      Quick and Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Subs With Special Sauce
    • A white bowl of chicken and vegetables alongside a napkin and fork.
      Sheet Pan Peanut Chicken
    • A white bowl containing shrimp poke and a variety of toppings sits on top of a red and white patterned cloth.
      Fresh and Flavorful Sesame Shrimp Poke Bowl

    See more in the Recipe Index →

    Updated Posts

    Occasionally we add more details to the recipe preparation, capture new photos, or update other information so that you have the best chance of success in making recipes at home. These recipes are the most recently updated.

    • A bowl of white soup garnished with chili oil, cilantro, and mushrooms sits on blue striped cloth on an orange background.
      Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
    • Three tacos filled with shredded beef chuck, chipotle crema, and fresh toppings are shown on a white platter.
      Beef Chuck Tacos with Chipotle Crema
    • The baked cookies are stacked in a shallow white dish and the detail image highlights golden walnut pieces and soft chocolate chips in a dark brown cookie.
      Chocolate Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
    • A detail image of the cooked red beans served with rice.
      Vegetarian Red Beans (Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker)

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    • The finished casserole sits on a white table next to a white and green striped towel, a stack of plates, and a spatula.
      Frozen Burrito Casserole with Green Enchilada Sauce
    • A glass cup of a pale green dressing sits on a cork coaster over a light wood tray.
      Creamy Cilantro Pepita Dressing
    • A bowl of yellow sauce sprinkled with orange spice sits on a cutting board next to a sliced lemon half and a small white spoon.
      Mom's Simple Microwave Hollandaise Sauce (No Blender)
    • Easy Chicken Pecan Salad piled in a wooden bowl with chunks of pecans and celery.
      Easy Chicken Pecan Salad (With 5 Variations!)

    Seasonal Favorites

    • A Spinach and Feta Pie sits on a wooden cutting board with a serving on a white plate next to it.
      Spinach and Feta Pie
    • Prepared short ribs are bathed in a glossy sauce in the bottom of a large pot.
      Cranberry Braised Short Ribs with Cranberry Red Wine Glaze
    • Easy One Bowl Soft Orange Cardamom Cookies
    • The bronzed gratin in a black cast iron skillet is at the center of the image, surrounded by plates, forks, an ear of corn, a Parmesan cheese wedge, and cloves of garlic.
      Garlic Parmesan Corn Au Gratin

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