I don’t know about you, but I would give almost anything to have a casual, in-person Sunday night dinner with my extended family right about now.
Though we rarely get together every single week to share a meal during normal times (life just gets in the way, you know how it goes), there’s something so easy and uplifting about sitting down with your loved ones and catching up over a comfort-food meal that, if you’re lucky, your kids are also willing to eat too. Thanks to social distancing, I know I’ll never take those family get-togethers for granted again.
We’re stuck living in this uncertain season for now but I’m beyond grateful for FaceTime and Zoom to help me stay connected with friends and family as we all get through this time together. And if you’re like me and are missing your people a ton and are also running out of things to do on these video calls, why not make a meal with those you love and enjoy it together virtually?
Keep reading to check out 13 easy and kid-friendly dishes to do just that. From savory pastas and Instant Pot tacos to yummy sliders and the cheesiest grilled cheese, these meals include pantry-staple ingredients, can be made by anyone (regardless of cooking skill level!), and are sure to bring you and your loved ones together as you enjoy the same dishes from afar.
1. Extra Cheesy Classic Homemade Lasagna

Source: Half Baked Harvest
2. Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Source: Pinch of Yum
3. Cheesiest Grilled Cheese

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
4. BLT Chopped Salad

Source: Well Plated
5. Pulled Pork Sliders

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
6. Margherita Flatbread Pizza

Source: Peas and Crayons
7. Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon

Source: Damn Delicious
8. Quick Veggie Lo Mein

Source: Midwest Foodie
9. Crockpot Potato Soup

Source: Well Plated
10. Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Source: Midwest Foodie
11. Chipotle Turkey Burger

Source: Drizzle & Dip
12. Instant Pot Pasta with Sausage

Source: Kristine’s Kitchen
13. Easy White Chicken Chili

Source: Two Peas & Their Pod
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