Kids' Favorite Dinner Recipes  

"What's for dinner?" is that looming question that often haunts the home when it's 6 p.m. and nothing's on the table (or even pulled out of the fridge).

Our panel of kid experts, ages 4 to 11, came to the rescue to help taste, rate, and share their opinions on these five dinner options. Rest easy, your kids will love them!

Kids and pizza go hand-in-hand, so why not give them what they like?

This easy pizza features jarred tomato sauce, leftover chicken, and frozen dough – assembly takes no time at all! Adding veggies is a good way to help your little ones get extra vitamins and minerals. "I usually don't like spinach, but it is good here," says Matt, 9.

Recipe: Pizza

Instead of grabbing takeout, try this veggie-packed rice on a busy weeknight. You can use brown rice for added fiber, and Jaime, 11, suggested adding shrimp to make it a heartier dinner option.

Recipe: Veggie Fried Rice

Mini burgers are the perfect size for little fingers...and the perfect price for your pocketbook – only 78 cents per serving! "I really like that is has hidden ingredients and that it's really small," says Emilie, 9.

Recipe: Burger Sliders

Forego the boxed alternative and try serving this homemade recipe. Our group of kid judges loved the mac and cheese as a main dish, and they all agreed that it would also be a really good side. "I love cheese! I like how it is so creamy!" says Matt, 9.

Recipe: Golden Macaroni and Cheese

"This is the best chicken I've ever had," sums up the thoughts of all of our judges, especially Emilie, 9. These oven-fried chicken breast nuggets are lower in fat and calories than the traditional drive-thru nuggets, and baked sweet potato fries instead of French fries make a healthy substitute.

Recipe: Chicken Nuggets and Sweet Fries