As much as we love partying, we believe that the heart of any memorable party lies in the food and the company. When it comes to family dinners, creating delicious dishes that bring everyone together is key to making lasting memories. In this article, we’ll explore five fun and mouthwatering recipes perfect for screen-free family dinners that require the use of both hands and no screens that will delight your family.
Build-Your-Own Taco Bar: Who doesn’t love tacos? Set up a DIY taco bar with a variety of toppings like seasoned ground beef or turkey, grilled chicken, beans, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and guacamole. Let everyone get creative and crazy with their tacos to their liking and watch as laughter, excitement, and conversation flow around the dinner table.
Homemade Pizza Party: Cannot use phones while you are neck-deep in cheese and dough. So transform your kitchen into a pizzeria with a homemade pizza party! Prepare pizza dough in advance and set out a selection of toppings such as marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, and pineapples. Allow everyone especially children to design their own pizzas before baking them to perfection. Yes, pineapple does go on pizza!
Pasta Bar Extravaganza: Bring the flavors of Italy to your family dinner table with a pasta bar extravaganza. Cook up a variety of pasta like spaghetti, penne, and farfalle, and offer an assortment of sauces such as marinara, Alfredo, and pesto. Don’t forget to include toppings like grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and roasted vegetables for added flavor, texture, and FUN!
DIY Burger Buffet: This one is our most favorite on the list. Fire up that grill and host a DIY burger buffet that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Provide a selection of burger patties including beef, turkey, and veggie options, along with an assortment of buns, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup. Let everyone build their ultimate burger creation for a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Name your burgers and show them off.
Stir-Fry Station: Stir-fries are a quick, easy, and nutritious option for family dinners. Set up a stir-fry station with prepped ingredients such as sliced chicken, beef, or tofu, along with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas. You can also include a variety of sauces like teriyaki, soy ginger, and sweet chili for everyone to customize their stir-fry bowl.
By incorporating these fun and delicious dishes into your screen-free family dinners, you’ll not only provide your family entertainment that is not watching TV or their phones but also make way for health conversations, bonding, and laughter.
Put away the screens, and enjoy the joy of sharing a meal and making memories together. After all, at “I Love Partying,” we know that the best parties are the ones filled with good food and great company.
[i] We are categorically in favor of modern technology. However, technology should be a tool to serve humanity and must not become our master or destroy the most extraordinary human institution, the family.
It has been demonstrated beyond any doubt that children brought up in this environment develop the tremendous self-confidence necessary to become successful individuals in adult life.
