These meals may be designed for picky eaters, but they deliver flavor that grown-ups crave too. Cheesy, crispy, and fun, they’re meals everyone at the table can agree on. No battles, no bribes—just clean plates and happy faces.

Paneer Pakora

Low angle shot of a pile of paneer pakora.
Paneer Pakora. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Bite into a crispy, hot Paneer Pakora and it’s not hard to see why this north Indian snack is so popular. Pieces of tender paneer are batter fried to a crispy, crunchy golden brown.
Get the Recipe: Paneer Pakora

Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower

Baked Riced Cauliflower in a bowl with a spoon.
Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Our Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower Recipe is a delicious low carb side dish that transforms ordinary cauliflower into a savory delight. This roasted cauliflower rice creates a nutty and caramelized flavor that complements any main course. It’s a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional rice and makes for an excellent accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower

Air Fryer BBQ Wings

A pile of air fryer BBQ wings on a white platter.
Air Fryer BBQ Wings. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings taste like they’re fresh off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer BBQ Wings

Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

Low angle shot of chicken shawarma on a white platter with harissa paste and tomatoes and cucumbers in the background.
Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Flavored with lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and other Mediterranean spices, this easy chicken shawarma recipe can be made entirely in your home oven. Or you can make it even more quickly using a combination of your Instant Pot and oven.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Slow cooker Italian beef on a crusty roll with provolone cheese and peppers.
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy crock pot Italian beef sandwiches with rich, savory seasonings and tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef sandwiches topped with gooey melted provolone.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Air Fryer Brats

Air fryer brats on buns with potato chips on the side.
Air Fryer Brats. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cooking brats in the air fryer is so incredibly simple and quick you won’t believe it! Even the most die-hard grilling fans will be impressed with these tender and juicy air fryer brats. And best yet, they’re ready in under 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brats

Lamb Bolognese

Lamb bolognese with tagliatelle noodles.
Lamb Bolognese. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Lamb bolognese is a wonderfully flavorful twist on this classic Italian recipe. Simmered stove-top with carrots, onions, garlic, tomatoes, red wine and fresh herbs, nothing could be cozier than tangles of tagliatelle nestled in the meat sauce.
Get the Recipe: Lamb Bolognese

Caprese Chicken Recipe

A plate of baked chicken with cherry tomatoes and basil, perfect for kid-friendly dinners, sits in front of a skillet and a plate of tomato and mozzarella skewers.
Caprese Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Tiny Batch Cooking.

If you like easy, flavorful meals this recipe will be a hit in your kitchen. It’s perfect for those nights when you want a restaurant-quality meal without spending hours cooking. A great way to shake up the usual chicken routine with minimal effort. The best part? This recipe is ideal for small batches—just enough for one or two people.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Chicken Recipe

Greek Shrimp Skillet

Shrimp skillet dinner with kalamata olives, tomatoes and feta.
Greek Shrimp Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Greek shrimp skillet is an easy 30 minute meal with tomatoes, spinach, Kalamata olives, feta and lots of fresh oregano and lemon flavor.
Get the Recipe: Greek Shrimp Skillet

Avocado Egg Salad

A plate of lettuce boats filled with avocado egg salad, garnished with chives, lemon wedges, and sliced egg—perfect for Easy Dinner Ideas or Kid-Friendly Dinners. A bowl of extra salad and avocado halves are nearby.
Avocado Egg Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our Best Avocado Egg Salad Recipe made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh herbs as a low-carb option with a twist to the classic egg salad with mayo. This healthy egg salad with the addition of avocado adds you a creamy and rich texture to the dish.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

Low angle shot of a plate of fried chicken with sesame sauce and sesame seeds.
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Do you love crispy, sweet-savory Sesame Chicken from your favorite Chinese restaurant? My family says this air fryer version is just as good!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto with peas and mushrooms in a pot with wooden spoon.
Creamy Mushroom Risotto. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This mushroom risotto with peas is insanely creamy and decadent without the use of any dairy! It’s rich, comforting and packed with lots of umami flavors.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Naruto Rolls – Cucumber Sushi Rolls

Cucumber Rolls on a black board.
Naruto Rolls – Cucumber Sushi Rolls. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Extra Special Naruto Rolls – Cucumber Sushi Rolls – low carb sushi rolls or maki roll – call them to your liking – are the best appetizer to serve during your Japanese evening or as a part of the sushi night. Those are the best sushi rolls without rice that are fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, diabetic friendly, and the healthiest sushi rolls made out of the sliced cucumbers.
Get the Recipe: Naruto Rolls – Cucumber Sushi Rolls

Burger Mini Bites

Mini burgers with parsley.
Burger Mini Bites. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make Burger Mini Bites filled with low carb vegetables for your kids, brunch, party, or an appetizer for a Super Bowl. Fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly, those no bun burger bites will add all the healthiness you need throughout the day.
Get the Recipe: Burger Mini Bites

Chicken Kathi Rolls

Low angle shot of 3 chicken kathi rolls wrappedin foil on a wooden plate with fresh mint leaves.
Chicken Kathi Rolls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken kathi rolls are a popular Indian street food. Tender chicken thigh meat is marinated in yogurt and spices and then pan-seared, wrapped in soft roti and topped with savory chutney, seasoned red onions, and fresh herbs.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Kathi Rolls

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