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42 Multi-Course Family Meals

From Multiple Helping Burgers to Shareable Skewer Appetizers

— December 12, 2014 — Lifestyle
These multi-course family meals range from convenient gourmet deliveries to shareable fast food recipes that foodies of all ages will love.

Whether attempting to recreate an Indian dining experience or a multi-ingredient pizza recipe, this list features an abundance of easy and inexpensive meal ideas. Its most memorable examples include healthy and indulgent choices along with diet-specific recipes that target vegetarian, vegan and even gluten-free eaters.

This list of family meal ideas also includes seasonal veggie pies that are a healthier take on a classic Italian food favorite along with hearty breakfast lasagnas that can be shared by a large group. These recipes can be enjoyed at different times of the day and are easy to blend with a wide variety of side dishes.

In addition to these full meal recipes, the list also include snack and appetizer recipes like mini taco cupcakes and bacon-wrapped pizza bites that are perfect for casual weekend gatherings or festive family events.

On the food subscription and delivery front, emerging companies are making multi-course dining more convenient by delivering pre-made meals or their pre-packaged ingredients to consumers.
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Pre-Packaged Shabbat Meals
Pre-Packaged Shabbat Meals
The Denver Directors of Chabad-Lubavitch Provide Multi-Course Dinners
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Hemp Seed Tabouli Dishes
Hemp Seed Tabouli Dishes
Gena Hamshaw Creates a Healthy Twist on a Classic Recipe
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Restaurant-Quality Masalas
Restaurant-Quality Masalas
This Tikka Masala Recipe Replicates an Indian Restaurant Staple
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Organically Ready Meals
Organically Ready Meals
Portable Chef Offers Ready-To-Eat Meals from Farm to Table
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Healthy Indian Recipes
Healthy Indian Recipes
BBC Good Food's Chicken Balti is a Lighter Version of the Classic Takeaway
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Microwaveable Chicken Dinners
Microwaveable Chicken Dinners
The Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Products Have Zero Preservatives
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Cheesy Macaroni-Stuffed Roasts
Cheesy Macaroni-Stuffed Roasts
The Nontraditional Bacon-Wrapped Turkey has Mac and Cheese Stuffing
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Bite-Sized Tofu Cakes
Bite-Sized Tofu Cakes
Herbed Tofu Cakes are a Great Way to Start a Healthy Diet
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Mini Bacon-Wrapped Pizzas
Mini Bacon-Wrapped Pizzas
This Bacon Pizza Recipe by Instructables is Stuffed Like a Panzerotti
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Herb-Infused Party Breads
Herb-Infused Party Breads
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
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Avocado-Garnished Pizzas
Avocado-Garnished Pizzas
I am a Food Blog's Pea and Avocado Pizza is a Twist on an Old Favorite
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Cookie-Layered Lasagna
Cookie-Layered Lasagna
Becky McKay Baked a Dessert Lasagna with Layers Upon Layers of Cookies
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Pepperoni-Crusted Pizzas
Pepperoni-Crusted Pizzas
This Pepperoni-Crusted Pizza is a Meat Lovers Dream
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Quesadilla Pizza Recipes
Quesadilla Pizza Recipes
The Pizzadilla Combines Two Epically Savory Foods in One Skillet
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Meatless Pizza Appetizers
Meatless Pizza Appetizers
This Vegetarian Flatbread is the Perfect Size to Share with Friends
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Bacon-Weaved Macaroni Quesadillas
Bacon-Weaved Macaroni Quesadillas
This Unconventional But Epic Quesadilla Recipe is a Salty Savior
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Instant Noodle Lasagnas
Instant Noodle Lasagnas
This Ramen Recipe Makes a Cheap Lasagna for Those Who are Struggling
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Grilled Vegetable Lasagnas
Grilled Vegetable Lasagnas
My Recipes Puts a Healthy Spin on the Hearty Dish
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Dessert-Mimicking Bacon Feasts
Dessert-Mimicking Bacon Feasts
BuzzFeed's Bacon Pie Recipe Calls for Mac and Cheese
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Fragrant Curry Recipes
Fragrant Curry Recipes
This Butter Chicken Recipe is a Take on an Indian Classic
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Spicy Waffle Sandwiches
Spicy Waffle Sandwiches
These Chicken Waffle Bites are Covered in Sriracha Sauce
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Diversity-Celebrating Pizzas
Diversity-Celebrating Pizzas
Pizza Hut Canada Has Four New Pizzas That Honor Multiculturalism
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Hamburger Tarts
Hamburger Tarts
This DIY Pop Tart Involves a Meaty Patty and Cheese
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Dinner-Inspired Breakfast Dishes
Dinner-Inspired Breakfast Dishes
The Pancake Lasagna is a Layered Morning Meal
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Crunchy Taco Pizzas
Crunchy Taco Pizzas
Pizza Hut Korea's Latest Pizza is Meant to be Eaten Folded Like a Taco
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Garden-Fresh Fast Foods
Garden-Fresh Fast Foods
Wendy’s Just Unveiled a New Line of Satisfying Crunchy Salad Options
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Chip Covered Pizza Crusts
Chip Covered Pizza Crusts
Pizza Hut's Doritos Crust Offers Extra Crunch to Their Cheesy Crusts
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Deconstructed Fast Food Meals
Deconstructed Fast Food Meals
The Cheeseburger Salad is the Healthy American Icon Alternative
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Crispy Ramen Tacos
Crispy Ramen Tacos
These Delicious Noodle Tacos Fuse Together Japanese and Mexican Cuisine
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Spicy Skewered Meal Starters
Spicy Skewered Meal Starters
Add a Kick to Your Appetizers with Spicy Sweet Potato Kebabs
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Hearty Breakfast Lasagnas
Hearty Breakfast Lasagnas
The Smitten Kitchen Baked Eggs Recipe is a Morning Meal
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Noodle-Infused Pizzas
Noodle-Infused Pizzas
This Ramen Crust Pizza is Exactly What it Sounds Like
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Sausage Roll Pizzas
Sausage Roll Pizzas
Pizza Hut's Metti Crust Pizza Plays Up the Best of Luxembourg
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Multiple Helping Hamburgers
Multiple Helping Hamburgers
Burger King's New Pizza-Sized Whopper is a Meal for Five
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Pre-Packed Picnic Kits
Pre-Packed Picnic Kits
The Daily Grill's Picnic Menu Helps You Enjoy a Multi-Course Meal on the Go
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Healthy Homemade DIY Chips
Healthy Homemade DIY Chips
Make Sweet Potato Chips When You Have a Craving for Store-Bought Snacks
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Mexican Mash-Up Flatbread
Mexican Mash-Up Flatbread
The Closet Cooking Taco Quesadilla Pizza is Oozing in Flavor
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Meal-Making Subscription Services
Meal-Making Subscription Services
ChefButler Sends Food Boxes Full of Recipes and Ingredients
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Poutine Pizzas
Poutine Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Poutine Pizza is the Ultimate Canadian Snack
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Superfluously Cheesy Sandwiches
Superfluously Cheesy Sandwiches
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich is Made Entirely of Cheese
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Multi-Pizza Pizzas
Multi-Pizza Pizzas
John Riepenhoff Recursive Pizza is 20 Pizzas on 1 Pizza
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Succulent Seasonal Veggie Cakes
Succulent Seasonal Veggie Cakes
Load Up On Produce with the Proud Italian Cook Torte
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