60 Kid-Friendly Family Recipes

The unexpected punch of crystallized ginger gives tender pumpkin waffles a grown-up twist.

Recipe: Pumpkin-Ginger Waffles

These homemade sandwiches make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Make homemade biscuits, then fill them with scrambled eggs and bacon.

Recipe: The Classic Biscuit

To make fluffy scrambled eggs, cook over low heat in a small amount of butter or extra-virgin olive oil; gently stir with a heat-resistant spatula for soft curds.

Kids can pour the honey, sugar, and butter mixture over oats, and then toss it all together. Mom and Dad can handle the baking.

Recipe: Cinnamon-Walnut Granola

Your family will love waking up to these sweet cinnamon rolls that are ready in less than an hour.

Recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Spirals

This hole-in-one beauty begins with a thick slice of buttered brioche bread. The freshest eggs will have centered, golden yolks and the best flavor. Drop in a jumbo egg and cook until the bread is toasted and the egg is set. Pair with bacon or roasted tomatoes.

Recipe: Egg-in-the-Hole

It is well worth rising an hour or so early to make homemade English muffins. While the dough rises, you can doze back off or leisurely sip a cup of coffee.

Recipe: Homemade English Muffins

The equivalent of comfort food for breakfast, oatmeal warms the stomach for a late-morning brunch. Mix in golden raisins or dried fruit such as cranberries or apricots at the end of the cooking process; cook until they plump up.

Recipe: Cozy Oatmeal

Fresh-made bagels can stand on their own or take a savory turn with a spread of Bacon-Scallion Cream Cheese. Kids might prefer plain cream cheese or jelly.

Recipe: Homemade Bagels

Whip up this breakfast treat with dependable staples right from your pantry: pancake mix, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.

Recipe: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Watch how quickly doughnuts disappear, particularly when they're dusted with a variety of delectable sugar coatings: maple, confectioners', or cinnamon spice.

Recipe: Apple-Cider Doughnuts

Try avocado instead of Swiss in this classic recipe. Or, if your kid prefers the basics, stick with cheese.

Recipe: Avocado and Ham Sandwiches

Reminiscent of a grilled cheese, a panini is filled with combos of meat, cheese, and vegetables. The snack is pressed and grilled, either with a cast-iron weight in a grill pan or with a panini maker, yielding a dense texture and a savory flavor.

Recipe: Salami and Cheese Panini

To give hamburgers a tasty boost your kids will love, consider adding crumbled bacon to the ground meat, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, or breadcrumbs and beaten egg yolk.

Recipe: Glazed Bacon-and-Cheese Burgers

Tomatoes and sour cream add extra zest to this easy and delicious dish.

Recipe: Marilyn's Mac and Cheese

Use bread crumbs, egg noodles, and cottage cheese to make this delicious recipe your kids will gobble up.

Recipe: Noodle Pudding

Update this traditional dish with a slightly sweet, slightly salty cheese. Even better: This version is requires just five ingredients and 10 minutes to prep!

Recipe: Macaroni and Gruyère Cheese

Skip delivery and get the whole family cooking together with this simple cheese pizza recipe.

Recipe: Easy Cheese Pizza

To make this dish vegetarian, replace the meat with two 15-ounce cans of black beans, drained, then add right before the mixture is brought to a boil.

Recipes: Sloppy Joes
Sweet Potato Biscuits

Traditional spaghetti and tomato sauce gets an upgrade with the addition of smoky, salty bacon and zesty red onion.

Recipe: Spaghetti with Red Onion and Bacon