Dinner For Mom: 5 Easy Recipes Even the Kids Can Make

Let mom kick back while you make an amazing meal tonight. These recipes are so easy, even the kids can make them (with a little help from dad).

1. Easy Thai Shrimp Curry

Sweet, plump shrimp are simmered in a rich and fragrant coconut sauce infused with store-bought Thai Green Curry Paste. Serve with jasmine rice and dinner is done! GET THE RECIPE

2. Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

This easy and delicious pasta dish is adapted from Lidia's Italian Table by Lidia Bastianich. Not only is it quick and easy to make -- 25 minutes tops -- the whole family will love it, broccoli and all. GET THE RECIPE

3. Broiled Spicy Chicken Thighs with Sweet and Tangy Honey Glaze

Inspired by one of the most popular Cooking Light chicken recipes, this dish is full of flavor and incredibly easy to prepare. The chicken is seasoned with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika and then broiled with a sweet and tangy honey glaze. GET THE RECIPE

4. Broiled Salmon with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze

In this recipe, salmon fillets are quickly marinated in Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce, soy sauce and ginger, and then broiled until caramelized on top -- simple, delicious, and elegant. GET THE RECIPE

5. Maryland Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce

Crab cakes are a high-priced menu item at many restaurants, but they're easy to make at home and perfect for a special occasion. GET THE RECIPE