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    December 10, 2019

    Easy Dinner Recipes For Family

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    Here are incredibly Easy Dinner Recipes for Family. Most of these recipes can be made in 30 minutes or they require less than 30 minutes of hands-on (prep) time.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Hi friends, is dinner time a struggle? Trust me I KNOW the struggle! Most days I struggle with what to make for dinner.

    So I thought it would be great to have some of my favorite easy dinner recipes in one place for a quick reference when I do not know what to make.

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    These are easy dinner recipes for the family. Most of these recipes can be made in 30 minutes. For those that require more time, the hands-on time is not more than 30 minutes.

    Also, these family-friendly recipes are so approachable, requiring pantry staple ingredients (at least for those in the United States). There are no strange or hard to find ingredients here!

    Planning meals week after week could be such a task. If you need more help with dinner planning, also check out these tips for weekly meal planning and these menu ideas.

    Okay, back to today's post which is a powerhouse of uncomplicated dinner recipes that are way better than ordering takeout!

    These recipes range from chicken recipes to fish recipes to beef recipes and vegan recipes! There is something for everyone, regardless of what your dietary preferences are.

    So bookmark this page to refer to whenever you need quick and easy dinner ideas. I know I will be visiting this post often. It is a good one!

    Also, I will be updating this page often when I add more recipes to my repertoire of easy dinner recipes for family. So be sure to check back for updates.

    P.S. If you want to view my full range of dinner recipes check out this page.

    Here are easy dinner recipes for family:

    1. CHICKEN IN WHITE SAUCE

    Chicken in White Sauce
    Chicken in White Sauce
    Luscious chicken in white sauce. It is creamy, garlicky, buttery and so good! A meal fit for kings yet so easy to make It cooks in 30 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken in White Sauce recipe

    2. EASY CHICKEN STIR FRY

    A bowl of rice and chicken stir fry
    Easy Chicken Stir Fry
    This Easy Chicken Stir Fry is ready in about 20 minutes. Juicy perfectly seared chunks of garlicky chicken with tasty crispy vegetables. It is perfect with rice! This is the quick fancy balanced weeknight dinner to make. Enjoy, friends!
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl of rice and chicken stir fry

    3. BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

    Close-up shot of a baked chicken leg quarter
    BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
    These Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and tasty to the bone. The awesome seasoning blend makes the chicken skin taste so good, garlicky, herby like something you will get at a fancy restaurant.
    Check out this recipe
    Baked Chicken Leg Quarters on baking tray

    4. CHICKEN AVOCADO SALAD

    Chicken and veggies laid out on a platter
    Chicken Avocado Salad
    This Chicken Avocado Salad is on repeat in my home. It is kid-approved, fresh with juicy chunks of chicken and a well-rounded meal. I mostly serve it as a complete meal but it will make a great appetizer, side dish or party salad. So pretty on the table and most importantly, so delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Platter of chicken avocado salad

    5. CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY IN A HURRY

    Best ever chicken coconut curry in a hurry
    Coconut Curry Chicken
    Coconut Curry Chicken is the quick and easy dinner recipe to make when you need to put dinner on the table but you are in a hurry. It is so hearty with the creamy coconutty sauce and crisp vegetables. Serve over hot-fluffy rice!
    Check out this recipe
    coconut curry chicken and rice in a bowl

    6. AFRICAN SPINACH STEW WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP (MORE LIKE A SPINACH SAUTE)

    spinach stew Africa
    AFRICAN SPINACH STEW WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP
    This spinach stew is made by sauteeing onions then adding in tomatoes to cook and finally some chopped spinach. It is quick, easy and delicious. With only 30 minutes of cooking time, this is the perfect meal for busy weeknights! To make this vegan, use mushrooms in place of chicken and shrimp.
    Check out this recipe
    Cameroon spinach stew

    7. PAN SEARED TILAPIA

    Close up shot of Pan Seared Tilapia
    Pan Seared Tilapia
    This Pan Seared Tilapia is a great way to cook tilapia fillets to taste really good! Trust me, you will want to double this recipe. I tested the recipe using 1 pound of fillets but my family of 2 adults and 3 kids finished 2 pounds at one go! The fish is out-of-this-world good!
    Check out this recipe
    Pan Seared Tilapia on a serving tray with lime wedges

    8. CAJUN SALMON

    Baked salmon on baking sheet
    Cajun Salmon
    We love salmon in my home. This Cajun Salmon is so good because it is ridiculously easy to make with cajun seasoning. Serve with any vegetable or carb-y side you like.
    Check out this recipe
    Baked salmon on baking sheet

    9. BLACKENED SHRIMP PASTA

    Blackened Shrimp and Pasta recipe
    Blackened Shrimp Pasta
    Blackened shrimp pasta - a flavorful pasta dinner made in 30 minutes. So easy, so delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Blackened shrimp pasta - a flavorful pasta dinner made in 30 minutes. So easy, so delicious.

    10. JOLLOF RICE WITH SHRIMP

    African Jollof Rice cooked with shrimp
    JOLLOF RICE WITH SHRIMP
    West African famous meal Jollof Rice made with Shrimp is comfort food at its best! Flavorful shrimp with aromatic rice adorned with vibrant fresh veggies. This Jollof Rice with Shrimp all happens in one pot, it is made with pantry staples and requires very little prep time!
    Check out this recipe
    Jollof rice made with shrimp

    11. WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP

    African Peanut Butter Stew served with rice and plantains.
    African Peanut Stew - Mafe
    Luscious glistening African Peanut Stew! Travel to West Africa by making this hearty stew. It will give new meaning to your boiled rice. It will make you cry happy tears. It is one recipe you will want to make over and over again. Enjoy!
    Check out this recipe
    Bowl of African Peanut Stew

    12. EASY BEEF STIR FRY

    Easy beef stir fry and rice
    EASY BEEF STIR FRY
    Easy Beef Stir Fry that happens in 30 minutes. Once you marinate your beef, you are good to go! I used bell peppers in this recipe but feel free to use any veggies you like alongside the beef. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Beef Stir Fry Recipe

    13. AFRICAN BEEF STEW

    African Beef Stew Recipe
    AFRICAN BEEF STEW
    See Recipe Video Above. African Beef Stew is quite different from American Beef Stew. The main ingredient is tomato so you may as well call it a tomato stew. My method of making African Beef Stew includes cooking the tomatoes with a tasty blend of spices then adding the oil at the end. The taste is out of this world!
    Check out this recipe
    African Beef Stew Recipe

    14. OVEN BAKED JOLLOF RICE (VEGAN)

    Jollof Rice made in the oven
    How to Cook Jollof Rice in the Oven
    West African Jollof Rice made in the oven with big flavors. This is Jollof Rice made easy yet it is so tasty. 
    Check out this recipe
    Oven-Baked Jollof Rice Recipe

    15. COCONUT FRIED RICE (VEGAN)

    Coconut Fried rice with coconut oil
    Coconut Fried Rice
    Coconut Fried Rice is pure fried rice epicness. The rice is cooked in coconut milk then stir-fried in coconut oil. Perfectly coconutty and vegan!
    Check out this recipe

    16. MUSHROOM FRIED RICE (VEGAN)

    A pan of mushroom fried rice. Get mushroom fried rice recipe on Precious Core. #EasyDinner
    Mushroom Fried Rice
    I love 30 minute meals like this healthy insanely delish and vegan mushroom fried rice! It comes together in no time especially if you precook the rice before and save in the fridge. You won't miss the meat in this one!
    Check out this recipe
    Mushroom fried rice recipe.

    17. MIXED VEGETABLES WITH CABBAGE (VEGAN)

    Mixed vegetables with cabbage on a plate
    MIXED VEGETABLES WITH CABBAGE - AFRICAN VEGAN RECIPE
    This medley of vegetables is an easy delicious way to get lots of veggies into your body. The veggies taste great due to the epic spice blend I use. Enjoy your mixed vegetables with cabbage as is or enjoy with a starchy side of choice. So scrumptious!
    Check out this recipe
    Cameroonian Cabbage Stew served with baked plantain fries.

    FAVORITE TOOLS FOR MAKING EASY DINNERS

    Also friends, here are my favorite tools that help make dinner time a breeze for me! These are affiliate links which means if you purchase any of these tools through these links I will earn a small commission at no extra charge to you.

    1. Cast Iron Skillet. I use my cast iron skillet all the time! It is great for searing fish, chicken or meat and it can easily go from stovetop to oven. Every home cook needs a cast iron skillet!
    2. Dried Spices. Dried Spices and herbs make life so much easier and I use them all the time! With a good spice collection, you get great tasting food without always having to prep fresh spices and herbs.
    3. Cast Iron Braiser. I use my cast iron braiser all the time! It is a great pot for making one pot meals and can also easily go from stovetop to oven.
    4. Non-Stick Baking Sheets. Nonstick baking sheets are great for grilling and baking!
    5. Disposable Foil Pans. Disposable foil pans make cleaning after cooking a breeze. Just throw them away!

    For more tips on conquering dinner time, check out these ways to become a good cook and this post on kitchen essentials.

    Cooking for yourself and your family is one of the most productive and important things you can do in life. Because nourishing your body right is necessary.

    Therefore investing in making dinner time easier should be a priority. These easy dinner recipes for family are recipes I enjoy making for my family.

    I really hope this post makes dinner time quicker and easier for you no matter how busy your life is.

    If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to leave them below. I love hearing from you guys!

    *This post contains affiliate links.

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    Easy Dinner Recipes For Family
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Easy Dinner Recipes For Family because you have more things to be doing with your time than slaving in the kitchen every day. These dinner recipes are quick, easy, approachable and family-friendly. I have gathered my favorite family-friendly dinner recipes in one place so you can print out this list and refer to whenever you need easy dinner ideas. Hope they make dinner time easier for you!

    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American, Fusion, Western
    Keyword: Easy Dinner Recipes for Family, Easy dinners, Quick and easy dinner recipes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Precious Nkeih of preciouscore.com
    Ingredients
    Chicken Recipes
    • 1 Chicken In White Sauce
    • 1 Easy Chicken Stir Fry
    • 1 Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
    • 1 Chicken Avocado Salad
    • 1 Chicken Coconut Curry in a Hurry
    Instructions
    Seafood Recipes
    1. Pan-Seared Tilapia

    2. Cajun Salmon

    3. Blackened Shrimp and Pasta

    4. Jollof Rice with Shrimp

    Beef Recipes
    1. Easy Beef Stir Fry

    2. African Peanut Stew (Mafe)

    3. African Beef Stew

    Mixed Recipes (with chicken and seafood)
    1. African Spinach Stew With Chicken and Shrimp

    Vegan Recipes
    1. Mushroom Fried Rice

    2. Oven-Baked Jollof Rice

    3. Mixed Vegetables with Cabbage

    4. Coconut Fried Rice

    Recipe Notes

    1. A cast-iron skillet makes like in the kitchen so much easier! It is great for cooking fish and chicken and it can also easily go from stovetop to oven. You can easily get one from the kitchen section of a supermarket or get one from amazon.com.

    2. Always keep a wide collection of dried spices on hand. My favorite most used dried spices and herbs include dried garlic, onion powder, ginger, paprika, thyme, curry powder, white pepper and red pepper flakes.

    3. Learning how to boil rice perfectly is essential! Because with perfectly boiled rice, you can easily make some stir-fry, a curry or some stew to go with the rice. Here is a great post on how to cook rice perfectly and easily every time!

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    1. Layla says

      May 01, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Hie do you have any recipe books for sale dear

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      • Precious says

        May 01, 2020 at 11:17 am

        Not yet, dear.

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    2. Francis Atsimbom Vitung says

      May 06, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Hi Precious,

      Thank you for all these findings and am really feeling the taste for am from that area you mention back home. Achu, fufu corn , njam njama , plantains, cornchaff, jeloff etc are all my favourites.. You are just best , you have the touch and do what i know.

      I will request you to inform me on a good research what powder or a substance that is organic or can be joint together to make our stews a bit thicker for accompaning rice, fufu and other carbos, just to make sure there is no water running side by side the oil after final cooking.

      Thanks for your great stuff its teaching and enriching.

      Best Regards

      Francis A Vitung.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 06, 2020 at 1:32 pm

        Hi Francis, I am so glad the recipes have been useful. You do not need to add any substance to thicken stews. Just blend lots of tomatoes and onions together then fry the mixture in oil until the tomatoes no longer taste sour. Then you can add spices like garlic, ginger, herbs, etc. Add very little water to your stew so it isn't watery. You can use the search button on the right side of the blog to search for my stew recipes. Hope this helps.

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    3. Sonya says

      May 21, 2020 at 6:58 am

      Excellent recipes so glad I found this. Stuff I've eaten but thought I could never make

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      • Precious says

        May 21, 2020 at 5:55 pm

        Thank you, Sonya!

        Reply

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