If you have teenagers in your house, ask them to help with meal planning. I am serious—ask them what is trending on TikTok and they will be able to tell you. Many of the videos show viral food trends and recipe ideas. There are also videos for home recreations of popular restaurant dishes.
This is a fun way to get teens involved, though they still probably won’t think you are cool.
Our current favorite is the Trader Joe’s dumpling bake. There are many recipes online; below is the recipe that I have tweaked for our family. I add more green veggies, double the dumplings, and add a can of chickpeas for extra protein and fiber.
I put out a variety of toppings including chopped scallions or chives, peanuts or cashews, sesame seeds, chili crisp, and sambal olek.
This is a great meal to take to friends. It can also be made in advance and left for your family on a busy weeknight.
Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
2 packages frozen dumplings/potstickers—chicken,
pork, vegetable, or a combination
1 can coconut milk
1 bottle Thai curry sauce
3 tablespoons soyaki or soy sauce
1 package fresh baby spinach
Zucchini, cubed
1 can chickpeas, drained
DIRECTIONS
1. In a 9×13 pan mix the can of coconut milk, 3/4 bottle curry sauce and soyaki sauce. Lay dumplings (still frozen) in a single layer, add in spinach and zucchini, dump in chickpeas. Stir to ensure everything is covered.
2. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 35 minutes at 400°F.
3. Serve with a side of rice or noodles and some steamed green beans or snap peas.
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2026 issue of (585) Kids.
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