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    Quick Recipes and Activities for Kids

    Welcome to Platein28! Here you'll find dozens of delicious, 28-minute recipes and activities for your kids so that you can get dinner on the table fast! Spend more time with loved ones and less time in the kitchen, we got you!

    Spring Recipes

    Find the perfect recipes to welcome the warmer weather!

    • collage of four Italian sausage recipes
      35 Easy Italian Sausage Recipes for Dinner
    • lemon garlic pasta with lemons in bowl
      Lemony Garlic Pasta (One Pot!)
    • hand holding fork and bowl of pasta with roasted veggies and pesto sauce
      Delicious, Simple Recipe for Pesto Pasta
    • collage of sliders for kids
      The 10 Best Sliders for Kids (Quick and Simple!)
    • hot dogs in crescent rolls on plate
      Hot Dogs in Crescent Rolls
    • creamy vegetable pasta in spoon
      Creamy Vegetable Pasta
    • baked white fish with lemon, broccoli and fries
      Easy Baked Cod with Panko and Parmesan
    • bowl of guacamole and tortilla chips on orange tablecloth
      4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe

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    Trending Recipes

    Check our our most popular and kid-tested recipes for busy families!

    • four pork recipes
      10 Quick Thin Pork Chop Recipes
    • stacked pancakes
      Easy Cinnamon Pancakes with Vanilla
    • Sandwich with beef, cheese and onion on a long roll
      Easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
    • turkey burger sliders spread out on large plate
      The Easiest Turkey Burger Sliders
    • plated chicken enchilada with sour cream, cilantro, beans and rice
      Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas
    • white, big bowl of spaghetti with meat sauce and cheese on red tablecloth
      Ground Turkey Spaghetti with Hidden Veggies
    • the sloppy joes one white plate
      Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
    • chicken apple sausage pasta in yellow bowl
      One Pot Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta

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    Find simple recipes based on your family's dietary needs or preferences. We've got you covered!

    • Meaty Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Pasta and Rice Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes

    One Pot Recipes

    Our one pot recipes help grown-ups get dinner on the table fast and with minimal cleanup!

    • spoon scooping up coconut curry in green bowl
      Coconut Curry Recipe for Kids
    • mini egg bites on a wooden table
      The Best Mini Egg Bites with Ham and Cheese
    • baked frittata in pan with sausage, mushrooms and broccoli
      The Easiest Sausage Frittata Recipe
    • closeup of lasagna soup in bowl
      The Best One Pot Lasagna Soup

    See more one pot recipes →

    Popular Kids Crafts & Activities

    Keep kids busy with a fun and easy craft so you can cook dinner uninterrupted.

    • colored tortilla with hearts
      Color Tortillas with Edible Paint
    • girl holding her tomato art
      Paper Plate Tomato Craft with Sponge Art
    • two peas in a pod paper plate crafts
      Family Peas in a Pod
    • piggy bank with cow theme
      DIY Piggy Banks with Tissue Boxes

    See more kids crafts →

    Vegetarian Recipes

    No meat, no problem! Check our our yummy and kid-friendly vegetarian recipes. 

    • plates of breaded asparagus with lemon wedges
      Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan & Lemon
    • Ball jar of green pesto
      The Best Spinach Pesto Recipe
    • vegan mac and cheese in a mini cocotte with red napkin
      Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese (for the Family)
    • Mediterranean stew with veggies in pot
      Mediterranean Chickpea Soup
    Julie & Marcie in kitchen

    About Julie & Marcie

    We are two sisters with young kids who want to help simplify mealtime for busy families! Platein28 is our family’s unofficial guide to wading through mealtime chaos. Here you will find quality recipes that take 28 minutes or less, with activities to occupy your kids so you can actually cook.

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    Recent Recipes

    Here you'll find our most recent 28-minute recipes that your family will love!

    • cut and seasoned steak with rosemary
      Reasons Why Your Steak Is Coming Out Tough and Chewy
    • four celery stalks sliced in half
      How to Peel Celery Stalks
    • carrot sticks on a plate
      How to Cut Carrot Sticks
    • Marsala chicken with mushrooms and peas in pan
      Easy Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms

    Recently Updated

    We've recently updated these recipes and kid-friendly activities with updated features! Check them out below!

    • SKILLET PORK CHOPS WITH CRISPY GREEN BEAN FRIES on plate
      Skillet Pork Chops with Crispy Green Bean Fries
    • honey garlic chicken on white plate
      Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
    • fake mac and cheese on a doll's table
      Fake Mac and Cheese Craft
    • Father's Day Footprint craft of poblano pepper
      The Sweetest Father's Day Footprint Art

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    Julie & Marcie in kitchen

    We are two sisters with young kids who want to help simplify mealtime for busy families! Platein28 is our family’s unofficial guide to wading through mealtime chaos. Here you will find quality recipes that take 28 minutes or less, with activities to occupy your kids so you can actually cook.

    More about us →

    Spring Recipes

    • four types of egg recipes
      13 Easy Egg Recipes
    • eggs benedict with bacon, asparagus, and mixed greens
      Eggs Benedict with Bacon & Asparagus
    • Mac and Cheese Shell Casserole with Ham and Broccoli in casserole dish
      Shell Mac and Cheese with Ham and Broccoli
    • salad of chicken, cucumber, tomato, mozzarella, croutons
      Panzanella Salad with Chicken & Mozzarella
    • white plate with Carne Asada with Corn Salad and Chimichurri Sauce
      Easy Carne Asada with Corn Salad & Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
    • watermelon chicken salad in yellow bowl
      Chicken Watermelon Salad with Arugula & Feta

    Popular Recipes

    • the sloppy joes one white plate
      Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
    • stacked pancakes
      Easy Cinnamon Pancakes with Vanilla
    • chicken, rice and peas in small blue crockpot with lid on side
      Creamy Chicken Pea Skillet with Rice (One Pan!)
    • carrot sticks on a plate
      How to Cut Carrot Sticks
    • turkey burger sliders spread out on large plate
      The Easiest Turkey Burger Sliders
    • Sandwich with beef, cheese and onion on a long roll
      Easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

    Kids Crafts & Activities

    • three colorful pumpkins
      Fun with Melting Crayons on Pumpkins
    • eight melted crayon hearts in rows
      Fun with Melting Crayons in the Oven
    • different pastas dyed different colors drying on parchment paper
      How to Dye Pasta for Crafts
    • two red fish puppets
      Adorable DIY Fish Puppet
    • tissue paper vase with red and yellow flowers
      Cow-Themed Tissue Paper Vase
    • red and white Mushroom Village house
      Adorable Mushroom Craft for Kids

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