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Family-friendly dishes kids actually eat, mild in spice and easy to share, plus lunchbox ideas.

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27 recipes

Air Fryer Chicken Tacos MexicanPizza, breads & savory pies 25 min 480 kcal • Active 15 minEasy

Pizza, breads & savory pies • 4 servings

Air Fryer Chicken Tacos

Chicken thighsCorn tortillasAvocado

Skillet Margherita Pizza ItalianPizza, breads & savory pies 30 min 590 kcal • Active 15 minMedium

Pizza, breads & savory pies • 4 servings

Skillet Margherita Pizza

Pizza doughCrushed tomatoesFresh mozzarella

Falafel Hummus Bowl Middle Eastern & TurkishMain dishes 30 min 510 kcal • Active 15 minMedium

Main dishes • 4 servings

Falafel Hummus Bowl

Canned chickpeasFlat-leaf parsleyLemon

Greek Salad Greek & MediterraneanSalads 15 min 310 kcal • Active 15 minEasy

Salads • 4 servings

Greek Salad

TomatoCucumberRed onion

Moist Banana Bread AmericanBreakfast & brunch 1 h 25 min 255 kcal • Active 15 minEasy

Breakfast & brunch • 10 servings

Moist Banana Bread

BananaButterBrown sugar

The classic American very ripe banana bread: moist, flavored with cinnamon, and ready to bake in 15 minutes.

Tunisian Mechouia Salad North AfricanSalads 1 h 260 kcal • Active 20 minMedium

Salads • 4 servings

Tunisian Mechouia Salad

Bell pepperTomatoJalapeño

Grilled and chopped bell peppers, tomatoes, and hot peppers with olive oil and caraway, garnished with tuna, eggs, and olives.

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Coulis ItalianDesserts & baking 4 h 20 min 350 kcal • Active 15 minMedium

Desserts & baking • 6 servings

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Coulis

Heavy creamMilkVanilla extract

The classic Italian cooked cream, jiggly and vanilla-scented, served in dessert glasses with a tart mixed berry coulis.

Andalusian Gazpacho SpanishSoups 2 h 15 min 220 kcal • Active 15 minEasy

Soups • 4 servings

Andalusian Gazpacho

TomatoCucumberBell pepper

The cold soup from Andalusia: ripe tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and olive oil, blended without cooking.

Butter chicken (Indian murgh makhani) IndianMain dishes 1 h 25 min 700 kcal • Active 25 minMedium

Main dishes • 4 servings

Butter chicken (Indian murgh makhani)

Chicken thighsPlain Greek yogurtLemon

Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with butter and cream.

Lebanese Parsley Tabbouleh Middle Eastern & TurkishSalads 40 min 200 kcal • Active 25 minEasy

Salads • 4 servings

Lebanese Parsley Tabbouleh

Flat-leaf parsleyFresh mintFine bulgur

Authentic tabbouleh: lots of flat-leaf parsley, mint, tomatoes, and just a little bulgur, with lemon.

Mango Lassi IndianDrinks 5 min 270 kcal • Active 5 minEasy

Drinks • 3 servings

Mango Lassi

MangoPlain Greek yogurtMilk

The creamy Indian drink: very ripe mango, yogurt, milk, and a hint of cardamom, blended in 5 minutes.

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