Molly’s Best Family-Friendly Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Molly's crowd-pleasing hotdish is rich and comforting but not overly heavy thanks to all of the veggies!

This is Molly’s version of arayes, a Lebanese street food, that she describes as: the best, spiced, juiciest burger of your life, cooked inside of a fluffy pita.

This creamy chicken soup is filled with fresh veggies and homemade dumplings for a cozy one-pot family special.

Wrap up your day with these chicken caesar delights, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Molly layers tender chicken, crisp lettuce and a parmesan crunch for a meal the whole family will love.

The whole family will be reaching for seconds after a bite of these crispy falafel waffles paired with a zesty yogurt slaw.

This German-inspired feast balances fried pork loin chops with a lemon and mint cucumber salad for a dish reminiscent of Molly’s childhood.

This indulgent casserole is full of veggies, but the kids won’t even notice because it’s topped with golden, crispy tots!

You might as well leave your cast-iron skillet out, because your family won’t be able to get enough of this juicy spiced chicken and garlic bok choy!

Scallions, shallots and sweet Sriracha mayo will make this flavorful and easily customizable fried rice a family staple.

This sweet treat was one of Molly's childhood favorite desserts. It's sure to become a family favorite in your home, too!

Skip the takeout and make this sweet and sour chicken dish at home with the whole family.

Enjoy this sweet treat on a hot summer day with your little ones.

Sneak some veggies into your little ones' after-school snack with Molly's zesty dip.

Take your pasta night to another level with these GIANT meatballs that are stuffed with ooey-gooey cheese.

The secret in Molly's onion rings? Store-bought dried sour cream and onion dip mix! She adds some to the batter and dusts the rest on top of the onion rings after frying.

Add fun mix-ins like cut-up hot dogs, crispy bacon, peas or hot sauce to this ooey-gooey cheesy mac!

These cheesy treats are easy, delicious, and the perfect size for small hands!

Molly blends spinach into the pesto, which is the perfect way to sneak veggies into your little one's meal!

Molly defines a hotdish as "a type of casserole that's a meal in a dish," which is the perfect weeknight dinner solution when time is scarce. Add crunchy corn chips to replicate the texture of a hard shell taco.

Molly adds Chinese mustard, sriracha and maple syrup to her ginger glaze to create a combination of spicy, tangy and sweet flavors.

Make your own everything bagel seasoning by mixing together sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion and salt.

Crispy, tangy chickpeas are the star of this salad. Molly pats the chickpeas dry before baking to ensure they stay extra crunchy. She then tosses them in her homemade ranch seasoning.

Melt small mounds of Parmesan in a pan and let them cool to make a crispy, cheesy topping for this creamy dish.

Toss the broccolini, crumbled sausage and cooked pasta with garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese for an easy, no-fuss weeknight meal.

Place lemon halves cut-side down in a pan and cook without moving until grill marks are visible. This will caramelize the natural sugars of the lemon and add brightness to this garlicky salad.

Molly uses ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella to add creamy, cheesy flavors. Customize the filling by adding your favorite spices!

Shawarma is a dish of slow-roasted meat stacked in a cone-like shape and shaved into smaller pieces. Molly makes her easy at-home version of this dish by roasting chicken thighs in the oven, cutting them into small pieces and searing them in a pan to crisp the skin.

Toss the cucumbers with mint, olive oil, za'atar, radishes and a few turns of pepper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Letting the veggies marinate will help soak up as much flavor as possible.

Coriander seeds, cumin and cinnamon help create the flavors of a traditional falafel seasoning. Molly tops these juicy burgers with her homemade tahini yogurt sauce.

This hearty side dish features a savory cilantro and garlic Greek yogurt sauce, a hint of sweet cinnamon and a drizzle of tangy sriracha.

Have a flavorful, nutritious dinner ready in under an hour with these burritos. The bold blend of flavors will make kids forget they are eating a meal packed with vegetables.

Limit the amount of post-dinner dishes with this sheet pan dinner. Molly's lemon, Greek yogurt and horseradish sauce is the perfect complement to the delicate salmon.

This hearty dish is full of bright flavors and packed with veggies. You can enjoy it hot out of the oven, room temperature or even cold!

This one-pot dish is ready in under an hour and is a cheesy medley of sausage, macaroni noodles and chopped tomatoes.

This quick salad is topped with a tangy yogurt, mustard, lemon and garlic dressing. Toasted breadcrumbs add a delicious crunch.