7 Awesome Recipes For Family Dinners That Even Your Pickiest Relatives Would Enjoy

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With our busy schedules, it can be difficult to have all family members present at the table for a meal, but thankfully we manage to do it at least once in a while.

Though sometimes, it can be a bit tricky to plan family meals, especially when you've run out of ideas on what to make, as everyone has different preferences and diets. Don't worry, we've been there, which is why we've compiled this handy list of recipes that you won't regret trying!

Ingredients: 
- 900g chuck roast 
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup water 
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce 
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil 
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup green onions 
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 

Instructions:

1. First, cut up the chuck roast into small, thin strips. Then, toss the beef strips with cornstarch in a Ziploc bag until well coated.

2. Place the beef in a slow cooker, along with the sliced onions and peppers.

3. Once it's half-cooked, mix together the water, coconut aminos, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger. 

4. Close the lid on the slow cooker and let it cook on low for four to five hours or on high for two to three hours. 

5. Add in the shredded carrots an hour before the dish finishes cooking. 

6. Before serving on a plate, you can garnish the dish with some sliced green onions and sesame seeds. 

7. You can serve with rice and a side of vegetables for a complete meal. 

Recipe source: The Gingered Whisk

Ingredients: 
- 700g unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons red pepper paste
- Juice of a lemon 
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 
- 30 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder 
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 
- Hot sauce (if you want it more spicy)
- Your choice of seafood
- Corn
- Potatoes

Instructions:

1. Pre-cook your seafood, corn, and potatoes before making the sauce.

2. Then, start making the sauce by melting some butter in a saucepan, over low heat. Next, add in the minced onion and garlic and let it sauté for about 10-15 minutes. 

3. Now, add in all the other spices, seasoning, and broth. Mix them together and let this simmer for another five minutes on low heat. Watch the sauce carefully to make sure it doesn't burn.

4. Once ready, just pour the sauce over your cooked seafood, corn, and potatoes and serve the dish with rice. 

Recipe source: Rene's cravings

Ingredients:
- 6 salted eggs (separated)
- 1 cup corn flour
- 1/2 cup flour
- 500g chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons of butter 
- 2 cili padi
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup evaporated milk 
- 10-12 curry leaves 

Instructions:

1. Start by steaming six salted egg yolks until cooked. You're gonna set aside the uncooked egg whites for later.

2. In a bowl, mix together the corn flour, normal flour, and two pieces of the steamed salted egg yolks until blended properly. 

3. Coat the chicken breast in the dry mixture. Then, dip the chicken in the egg whites and dip back in the dry mixture. 

4. Fry the chicken breast until golden. 

5. In a wok, add in the butter, cloves of garlic, cili padi, and curry leaves. Stir them until fragrant. 

6. Add in the evaporated milk and remaining crushed salted egg yolks. Make sure to stir well until there are no clumps. 

7. Add in the fried chicken and coat them evenly with the sauce. 

8. Once ready, you can serve the dish with rice and enjoy. 

Recipe source: Seismik Makan

Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Butter, ghee, or oil for brushing

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 230°C.

2. Next, soak your wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent them from burning in the oven.

3. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, yogurt, and all the spices. Make sure they're well combined.

4. Take a skewer and shape the spiced ground beef around it, making it look almost like a sausage. If the meat doesn't stay on the skewer, refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to make it firm and then shape it.

5. Brush an oven wire rack or tray with ghee, butter, or oil. Place the shaped kefta skewers on the rack and coat with a generous amount of ghee, butter, or oil. When you're done, pop it in the oven to bake for about 10-12 minutes but be careful not to over-bake it, as it will dry out the meat.

6. Once it is out of the oven, cover the meat loosely with some foil for five to ten minutes. Don't close it too tight and allow some time for the juices to redistribute to prevent the meat from drying out. Then, serve with salad, rice, or naan bread, and enjoy.

Recipe source: Moribyan

Ingredients: 
For blending
- 1 handful of dried chillies 
- 1 onion
- 1 spoon of dried shrimp
- 1 inch of ginger
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup water

For others
- 1 long brinjal 
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chilli sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup of tamarind water
- Salt to taste
- Sugar to taste
- Green onion for garnish

Instructions: 

1. Blend the dried chillies, onion, dried shrimp, ginger, garlic, and water until it becomes a paste. 

2. Heat up some oil in a wok and fry the cut-up brinjal until it's half cooked or until the colour turns into a deep purple. Then, set it aside. 

3. In the same wok, add in the blended paste, tomato sauce, chili sauce, onion, tamarind water, salt, and sugar. Mix it together until it gives out a fragrant smell. 

4. Add in the half-cooked brinjal and coat them with the sauce for about 10-15 minutes until the brinjal is soft. 

5. When the brinjal is ready, garnish it with some sliced green onions. 

Recipe source: Seismik Makan

Ingredients: 
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 380g silken tofu 
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 500g pork, beef, or chicken mince
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated 
- 1/4 cup doubanjiang
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn flour mixed with 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil 
- 400g cooked noodles of choice 
- 2 tablespoons finely sliced spring onion 

Instructions:

1. In a dry frying pan, heat the Sichuan peppercorns on medium-high heat until you see a little bit of smoke. Turn off the heat and use a mortar and pestle to grind the peppercorns into a fine powder. Keep this aside for later.

2. Cut the tofu into small square-sized cubes and set aside for later. 

3. Heat up some oil in a wok, then add in the minced meat. Break up the meat and cook for about two to three minutes. Add in the garlic, ginger, doubanjiang, and chili powder. Mix until well combined.

4. Now, add in some ground Sichuan pepper, chicken stock, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Let it simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for another three to four minutes or until the liquid has reduced and you start to see the sauce thicken. Mix in the corn flour mixture and add the Sichuan peppercorn fine powder. If needed, season with extra salt or soy sauce. 

5. Add the silken tofu to the meat and drizzle with some sesame oil. Toss the tofu and meat together, but try to be gentle so the tofu doesn't get crushed. 

6. Place your noodles in a serving bowl and pour the mapo tofu on top. Finish it off by adding some spring onions and enjoy. 

Recipe source: Marion's Kitchen

Ingredients:
For chicken
- 900g chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder

For rice
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 shallot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter 
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water

Instructions: 

1. Coat the chicken thighs in paprika, garlic, chili, and salt. Heat up some oil in a pan and half-cook the chicken until golden. Remove the chicken once done. 

2. In the same pan, mix up and cook the bell pepper, onion, shallot, and garlic. Add in the same spices you coated the chicken with. Then, add in the washed basmati rice and fill up the pan with water. Mix it up a bit, put the chicken back in, and let everything cook through with the lid closed. 

3. Once the rice is cooked fully, your dish is ready to serve. 

Recipe source: The Golden Balance

Be it a birthday celebration or just a daily hearty meal together with your loved ones, Coca-Cola will always be a great beverage that complements any dish and makes those bonding moments even better. 

From raising a toast to celebrate victory to cooling down the spiciness on your tongue, you can never go wrong with a glass of Coca-Cola.