Family Meal Planner: Recipes Everyone Will Love

Most families can't get through a week without dining on at least one chicken dinner. Keep everyone at the table interested with these new ideas for the staple bird.

There are a couple good reasons busy moms and dads love pasta: it's fairly cheap and doesn't take too long to cook. These pasta dishes get some help in the flavor department thanks to some smart ingredients.

When ground beef is on sale at the supermarket, load a few packages into your cart. It's a versatile protein that can be used in a variety of dishes adults and kids like.

When you don't have time to monitor a main dish, vegetables, and another side, prepare it all in one dish. Casseroles are fantastic family meals, and they often offer a way to make sure your kids eat some veggies.

When the family is tired of chicken and beef, try a plate of pork chops. Whether you have 20 minutes or more than an hour to make the meal, there's a recipe you'll want to try.

If you want to provide healthier dinner options, you don't have to serve bland meals. Whether it's whole-grain breakfasts, low-cal Mexican dishes, or veggie-filled pastas, there's a healthy dish everyone will love.

When the kids like the meal, the family dinner is a much more enjoyable experience. Try recipes that are sure to please them — you may get a better response if you let the kids help choose and make the meal.

Pictured Recipe: BBQ Chicken Tacos

Soups and stews won't just feed your family tonight; they can feed them in the future. Make a big batch and freeze some for those evenings when making dinner just isn't in the cards.