Kid-Friendly, Easy Summer Meals & Snacks

If you are looking for summer meals that the kids can help, make this one’s for you. Weeknight dinner doesn’t have to make you a slave to the kitchen. These easy dishes come together quickly with simple ingredients kids won’t snub! Keep things interesting--from Pepperoni Pizza Rolls to Orange Chicken, salads, and even some snacks--there’s something that will satisfy every craving in this meal plan.

Monday – Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Tuesday – Taco Pie
Wednesday – Orange Chicken
Thursday – Apple Pie Roll-Ups
Friday – Bean Salad

Monday dinner just got exciting! Pizza lovers rejoice, these mini pizza rolls
have all the pizza flavor your family craves in an easy to eat format. Dip them in marinara and enjoy warm—these won’t last!

This dish brings new flavor and flair to Taco Tuesday! Imagine a beef taco in pie form—that is exactly what you get when you make this hearty and delicious taco pie recipe.

Be warned that it will not last long!

If you love takeout-inspired meals, you’ll love this family-friendly orange chicken. I served it over white rice and my kids want seconds! Next time, I really need to triple the batch because it was that good!

Hello apple pie meets French Toast! These Apple Pie Roll-Ups are such a tasty brunch or “brinner” recipe. They are so fun to make with the kids and the taste simply scrumptious! Best of all, you can make them with other pie filling next time!

There could not possibly be an easier, more filling summer side dish around! This recipe took all but 15 minutes to make, and produced a flavorful, light summer side that could really double as a quick lunch or dinner. It was also very inexpensive to put together which I can always appreciate.