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Easy Made 7 Layer Taco Dip Appetizer
Every layer of the 7 Layer Taco Dip is delicious on its own but when you layer them together and scoop with a taco chip it is a party in your mouth. The minute you set your eyes on this appetizer you will be transported to a friend’s party in the 80s when this dip…

Christmas Party Planning Printable Free
Christmas Party Planner Printable The Christmas season approachesπ faster and faster each year. If you have small children at home it seems like there never is a break from each holiday celebration to another once fall starts. Hosting family and friends in your home for a Christmas party can seem impossible and overwhelming. That is why this…

Easy Crock Pot Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Crock Pot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is so easy to make. It is sweet and tangy, perfect for a busy night’s family dinner or a picnic for family and friends on your deck. Resist the urge to pick up unhealthy fast food for dinner when you are tired from a busy day. In the morning simply…

Easy Snowball Cookies with Pecans
Snowball cookies are soft, and buttery, melt in your mouth, covered with powdered sugar, and a hint of crunch from the chopped pecans. A traditional Christmas cookie is made each year during holiday baking. While many families make snowball cookies during a fun weekend of Christmas baking, the melt-in-your-mouth cookies are great all year long….

3 Ingredient Classic Simple French Toast
French toast is a beloved breakfast for every day, weekends, and even holidays. Everything you need to make a filling breakfast you already have in your kitchen. French Toast is so easy to make and the whole family will love the fluffy breakfast smothered in maple syrup. You will also love this recipe with fresh…
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Welcome to my kitchen
Welcome to my kitchen. I love to cook & feed my family. However, I do not like to spend so much time in the kitchen that it takes away quality time with my husband and kids.
I want to help you feed your family healthy homemade dinners, desserts, and snacks that help them grow without you spending hours standing over the stove.
At Crafting A Family Dinner you will find all your favorite traditional recipes and a lot of new ones with healthy ingredients and methods that cut cooking time using modern appliances.