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Desserts | Fall 🍁 | Recipes | Thanksgiving 🦃
25 Best Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
Pumpkin desserts are the heart of fall baking, filling kitchens with cozy spices, rich flavors, and comforting aromas that make the season so special. From creamy cheesecakes to soft pumpkin cookies, these recipes bring the warmth of autumn to every bite. These easy fall desserts are perfect for everything from casual weeknight treats to impressive…
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The Best Streusel Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe
Cinnamon coffee cake is one of those recipes that fills your whole kitchen with the most irresistible smell the moment it goes into the oven, and this streusel version is the one I have been making for my family for years. The batter comes together in two bowls, the cinnamon streusel topping is thick and…
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Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)
This crockpot chicken pot pie is an easy slow cooker version of the classic, made with chicken breasts, frozen mixed vegetables, and creamy soup. It cooks on low for 6 hours, then you shred the chicken and spoon it over warm Grands biscuits. The Story Behind This Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie My husband and I…
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Harvest Pancake Muffins or Puffins
Easy Pancake Muffins are a convenient and fun way to have pancakes at any time. If you love pancakes and you are short on time and have a little one that loves the taste of pancakes you will love this quick and easy Harvest Pancake Muffin or as we call them Puffins. My little ones…
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Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream (High Protein, Low Carb)
Ninja creami protein ice cream recipe fans, this vanilla version is about to become your new go-to healthy treat. You only need 3 simple ingredients, and the result is a rich, creamy vanilla ice cream packed with protein and low in carbs. I have always loved ice cream, but a couple of years ago I…
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OH HI! I’m Susan!
OH HI! I’M SUSAN! I’m so happy you’re here!
I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and believer, and I have been cooking for my family for more years than I can count. Here at Crafting a Family Dinner, I share simple, healthy recipes that bring everyone to the table without wearing you out to get them there.
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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.
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.