Making meals for a family of 4 different diets? We’ve got you covered.

There’s a question we get at Primal Kitchen a lot: how do I make meals work for my whole family? At any given dinner table, you might find a carnivore, a vegan, someone following a paleo diet, and a picky eater sitting down to break (grain-free) bread together. For the at-home chefs, this poses a particularly challenging problem: what do I make?

Finding dishes that serve a host of eating plans cuts down on kitchen time, and can lower food waste and costs. We broke down some of our most-loved recipes and family meal ideas to turn your next gathering or dinner party into a delicious success of diverse tastes.

Serve the Salad Bar

When in doubt, go green! Build-your-own salad bar with these staples to make 4 unique but totally delicious dishes. Our Keto Cobb Salad is a fan favorite, and here’s what it looks like customized for 4 diets.

A sheet pan is filled with all the ingredients for keto cobb salad and is drizzled in ranch dressing.

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Salad Combos:

Carnivore’s Delight:

  • Chicken
  • Bacon
  • Eggs
  • Romaine
  • Spritz of Avocado Oil

Vegan’s Pick:

  • Romaine
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Red onions
  • Avocado
  • Tomatoes
  • Vegan Ranch
  • Toasted Pepitas
  • Sliced Almonds

Classic Choice:

  • Romaine
  • Bacon
  • Skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Eggs
  • Red onions
  • Avocado
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing

Ancestral Go-to:

  • Romaine
  • Bacon
  • Skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • Eggs
  • Red onion
  • Avocado

Comfort Food Classic

Who doesn’t love a good slice? When it comes to delicious family meal ideas, pizza is the one thing almost everyone can agree on. But serving up a homemade pie that fits everyone’s diet is a tough order. Here are 3 takes on a classic ‘za.

Chicken florentine pizza is on a cutting board with ingredients behind it and nearby.

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Pizza Combos:

Keto-Friendly:

  • burrito-size grain-free wraps
  • cooked chicken breast
  • cooked spinach
  • Primal Kitchen No-Dairy White Pizza Sauce

Vegan Variety:

  • burrito-size grain-free wraps
  • Toasted Pine Nuts
  • cooked spinach
  • Primal Kitchen No-Dairy White Pizza Sauce

Family-approved:

  • burrito-size grain-free wraps
  • cooked chicken breast
  • cooked spinach
  • Primal Kitchen No-Dairy White Pizza Sauce
  • Parmesan cheese

Finger Food Fete

If you’re lacking food inspiration and are feeding a full house of different diets, go for these no-fail Primal Kitchen recipe favorites, and build a smorgasbord of delightful and delicious dishes.

Smashed brussel sprouts are arranged around ranch dip on a white plate with avocado oil off to the side.

Crispy Smashed Brussel Sprouts

Perfect for Vegetarians and Vegans, Picky Eaters, Classic Food Fans, Kids.

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Pasta Chips with Sauce

Perfect for Kids, Picky Eaters, Classic Food Fans, Gluten-Free Folks, Plant-based eaters.

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  • Gluten-free pasta of choice (we used brown rice pasta)
  • Primal Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Grated parmigiana reggiano or pecorino romano
  • Italian seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • Primal Kitchen Marinara (we used the Arrabbiata Sauce)

Crispy Zucchini Pizza Bites

Perfect for: Primal Eaters, Keto Dieters, Kids, Gluten-Free Folks, Picky Eaters.

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