Yup, folks. It’s that time of the year again. We’re going back to school (cue the cries of children everywhere and the joyful whoops of moms, lol!)

And while that return may not look like it has in years past, we still need to move past those carefree summertime ways and get into a more organized and structured routine.

And part of that is answering the age old question, “what should I make for dinner?” To that end, I’ve compiled a list of 20 family-friendly entrees that not only come together easily and can often be prepared ahead, but are absolutely kid-pleasingly delicious too! (No worries—I promise that more mature tummies will also love them!!)

So…whether your kids are going back full-time, learning remotely or attempting some combo of the two, I hope you’ll find my list of tried and true favorites helpful. ‘Cause no matter what happens, we still have to eat!

CHICKEN

1. Use-Up-The-Panko Chicken

2. Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs

3. Creamy White Chicken Chili

4. One-Pan Roast Chicken with Red Onions, Potatoes and Apples

5. Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

6. One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Peas and Parmesan

7. Crispy Tex-Mex Wraps

8. Buttermilk Baked Chicken

BEEF

9. Easy Beef Tacos

10. Slow-Cooker Beef and Bean Chili

11. Weeknight Spicy Beef and Potato Burritos

12. One-Pot Cheesy Beef and Macaroni

PASTA & VEGETARIAN

13. Easy Skillet Lasagne

14. Stovetop Mac & Cheese

15. Potato, Red Pepper and Onion Frittata

16. Corn, Scallion and Potato Frittata

17. Easy Cheesy Rice and Beanies

18. Easy Veggie Burritos

19. Weeknight Veggie Fajitas

20. Breakfast-for-Dinner Hash with Fried Eggs