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.

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 Easy Dinner Recipes for Family 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 have updated this page and 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

2. EASY CHICKEN STIR FRY

3. BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

4. CHICKEN AVOCADO SALAD

5. CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY IN A HURRY

6. CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN CREAMY SAUCE

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

8. PAN SEARED TILAPIA

9. CAJUN SALMON

10. SHRIMP PASTA

11. JOLLOF RICE WITH SHRIMP

12. LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA - SUPER EASY DINNER RECIPE

13. WEST AFRICAN PEANUT SOUP

14. EASY BEEF STIR FRY

15. PAN SEARED STEAK

16. AFRICAN BEEF STEW

17. OVEN BAKED JOLLOF RICE (VEGAN)

18. LENTIL STEW (VEGAN)

19. COCONUT FRIED RICE (VEGAN)

20. MUSHROOM FRIED RICE (VEGAN EASY DINNER RECIPE FOR FAMILY)

21. MIXED VEGETABLES WITH CABBAGE (VEGAN)

FAVORITE TOOLS FOR MAKING EASY DINNER RECIPES FOR FAMILY
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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- Non-Stick Baking Sheets. Nonstick baking sheets are great for grilling and baking!
- 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!
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Layla says
Hie do you have any recipe books for sale dear
Precious says
Not yet, dear.
Francis Atsimbom Vitung says
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.
Precious says
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.
Sonya says
Excellent recipes so glad I found this. Stuff I've eaten but thought I could never make
Precious says
Thank you, Sonya!
Aggi says
Hello precious thank you 🙏 for these amazing meals/menu.can I have a link to your meals monthly planner please?
Precious says
You are so welcome, Aggi.