Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (August 21 – 27)

Asback-to-schoolseason looms, it’s important to soak up as much quality time with your family as possible before summer ends. To make sure it goes smoothly, we’ve rounded up sevenkid-friendlydinners to cook this week that are simple, seasonal and picky eater-proof. Read on for ideas, ranging from tater tot烤干酪辣味玉米片tobreakfast for dinner.

Pair a green main with cheese-encrusted bread and suddenly, it’s kid-friendly. Thecold soupis vegetarian andno-cook, so it comes together in the blender in a flash while the Asiago baguette for dipping bakes to gooey perfection.

Spaghetti,chickenbreast, tomatoes and meltymozz—all your kids’ safe bets in one main. If they can’t get behind store-bought pesto, feel free to substitute marinara sauce or vodka sauce, or go a plainer route with butter or garlic and oil.

OK, so blue cheese crema might be too adventurous for some little ones out there. But if you serve it on the side (or let them drizzle it on themselves), thesecn.manbetx will be right up their alley. You can also substitute ranch dressing,sour creamor store-bought queso.

This zesty, savory entree is only seven ingredients away. Thethighsare so versatile that they can be served withgreens, white rice, orzo salad, buttered noodles and just about any other vegetable or grain under the sun.

Because weknowyou’ve been looking for an excuse to have fries for dinner. These tots are topped withred onion, two types of cheese, scallions, cilantro, avocado and all the fixings. Ifchorizois too spicy for your little ones, substituteground beef, ground turkey orgrilled chicken.

Before they turn down their plate, remind them that this heirloom tomato tart is not too different frompizza. Store-boughtpuff pastryis slathered with garlic-herb ricotta before being topped with the prettiest produce of the season.

Pro tip: You can *never* go wrong with breakfast for dinner when it comes to picky kids. They’re basically guaranteed to ask for seconds of this eight-ingredient, beginner-friendly spin on French toast, starring pillowy softrollsinstead of challah or white bread. Serve with scrambledeggsfor a protein boost.