24 picky eater recipes for when the usual five meals are getting old
Feeding a picky eater can turn meals into a negotiation. These recipes give you fresh options when the usual handful of accepted foods starts to wear thin. They’re family-friendly and cover breakfast, dinner, and snacks.
Blackened Chicken Sandwiches
Are blackened chicken sandwiches the ultimate chicken sandwich? These are perfectly charred blackened chicken breasts piled on a brioche bun topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, and a creamy taco dressing. Get the recipe: Blackened Chicken Sandwiches
Homemade Hamburger Helper
This easy, healthier homemade Hamburger Helper recipe features ground beef, macaroni, and a cheesy sauce. It’s inexpensive comfort food that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs
This instant pot spaghetti and frozen meatballs recipe is an easy one-pot dish. Ready in less than 30 minutes, you’ve got a family favorite dinner served in no time. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs
Arancini Recipe
If you haven’t tried arancini yet, you’re missing out! These little fried risotto balls are crispy outside, gooey and cheesy inside, and perfect with a dip like marinara. Great as a snack or appetizer that everyone will love. Get the recipe: Arancini Recipe
Mom’s Creamy Potato Salad
Every cook needs a creamy potato salad in their back pocket. It’s a family favorite that even picky eaters tend to go back for. Perfect for BBQs, brunches, and potlucks. Get the recipe: Mom’s Creamy Potato Salad
Strawberries and Cream Pancakes
These strawberries and cream pancakes feature juicy strawberry bites and are topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Add extra berries on top for a breakfast that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching. Get the Recipe: Strawberries and Cream Pancakes
Baked Maple Dijon Chicken Breasts
These baked maple Dijon chicken breasts have a deliciously sweet and tangy flavour. The maple syrup adds balance, while the Dijon mustard gives it a kick that makes the chicken really tasty. Get the recipe: Maple Dijon Chicken
Meatballs and Gravy
This meatballs and gravy recipe is pure comfort food in a bowl. Homemade meatballs meet rich, cozy gravy for a meal that’s easy, hearty, and totally satisfying. Get the Recipe: Meatballs and Gravy
Sheet Pan Pizza
This sheet pan pizza is the easiest way to do homemade pizza night, with a crispy crust, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings in one pan. Minimal prep, big flavor, and perfect for weeknights, game days, or feeding a crowd. Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Pizza
Peanut Date Bark
This peanut date bark is all over TikTok right now, and it’s easy to see why! With the perfect mix of sweet and salty, it’s quickly becoming a fave peanut butter recipe that you’ll want to make over and over. Get the recipe: Peanut Date Bark
Rigatoni Al Forno With Sausage
This rigatoni al forno is a quick and easy twist on the classic Italian baked pasta, packed with flavor. With spicy Italian sausage, chewy rigatoni, gooey cheese, and a creamy tomato sauce, it’s about to become your new family favorite. Get the recipe: Rigatoni Al Forno With Sausage
Fudgy Almond Flour Brownies
These fudgy almond flour brownies are everything you want in a chocolate treat: rich, dense, and totally irresistible. Packed with chocolatey goodness, they’re the perfect way to indulge in a little sweetness. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Brownies
30-Minute Taco Salad
This healthy 30-minute ground beef taco salad is quick to make and easy to customize to suit everyone in the family. Perfect for those picky eaters – they can pick all their favourite toppings. Get the Recipe: 30-Minute Taco Salad
Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
This Mississippi pot roast tastes nothing like your usual beef roast. It’s juicy, tender, and has just the right kick to keep things interesting. Get the recipe: Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole
This everything bagel chicken casserole is creamy, cozy, and full of that savory sesame seasoning everyone’s obsessed with. It comes together fast with cooked or rotisserie chicken and makes an easy dinner the whole fam can get behind. Get the recipe: Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole
Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage
This crockpot tortellini soup with sausage is cozy, cheesy, and super easy to make. Italian sausage, tomatoes, cheese tortellini, a splash of cream, and spinach come together in a comforting slow cooker meal. Get the recipe: Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage
Sheet Pan Roast Chicken with Potatoes
Sheet pan roast chicken with potatoes is full of classic flavors that everyone loves. Fully prepare it a night (or two) beforehand, and simply pop it in the oven before dinner. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Roast Chicken with Potatoes
Spicy Shrimp Bowl
This spicy shrimp bowl with rice and peach avocado salad is fresh, flavourful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Simple ingredients, bold taste, and an easy win for a quick and delicious dinner. Get the Recipe: Spicy Shrimp Bowl Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
This easy Instant Pot salsa chicken and brown rice bowl is basically meal prep magic. It’s gluten-free, high in fiber and protein, and your whole crew will actually eat it. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
These honey lemon pepper wings come out extra crispy with a sweet, tangy, peppery glaze that hits just right. There’s a little heat and a secret ingredient that makes the baked wings next-level crunchy. Get the recipe: Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This apple cinnamon coffee cake is rich, sweet, and filled with cozy flavor. It’s perfect for a holiday brunch with a warm pot of coffee. Get the recipe: Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
Air fryer cinnamon roll bites are ready in less than 10 minutes. They have a slightly crispy exterior and a warm, gooey interior that are sure to be a hit. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
Steak Quesadillas
These steak quesadillas are super easy to make in less than 15 minutes. Serve them with your choice of salsa, sauce, and side dishes. Get the recipe: Steak Quesadillas
Totchos (Tater tot nachos)
Tater tot nachos are a meat and potatoes twist on classic nachos, swapping tortilla chips for crispy baked tater tots. They are easy to build on one pan, making them a great choice for game day, quick weeknight dinners, or laid-back weekends. Get the recipe: Totchos (Tater tot nachos)