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Easy Pie Recipes – Apple, Pumpkin, Cherry, Strawberry, and More
This post is full of easy pie recipes as well as simple pie crust recipes. Having pie for the holidays is a traditional dessert that is easy to make and keeps well if made a day ahead. Family and friends will love all these recipes and you will love how easy and delicious. Enjoy making…
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No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie
No bake chocolate pudding pie is an easy simple creamy, fluffy delicious show-stopper at any party, holiday, or picnic. Simply mix and refrigerate saving the fluffy whipped topping for just before serving. Your kids will be asking for a pudding pie for every holiday. Chocolate pudding pie is a new favorite pie to our kids but childhood…
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Ninja Creami Lite Coconut Ice Cream
This Ninja Creami Lite Coconut Ice Cream is a luscious, creamy dessert with the subtle sweetness of coconut homemade ice cream in the Ninja Creami. Made with lite, unsweetened coconut milk and just the right amount of natural sweetness, this treat delivers a refreshing tropical flavor. Perfectly smooth and easy to make using the Ninja…
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Easy Creamy Arugula Pasta Salad with Tomatoes
This easy creamy arugula pasta salad with tomatoes is light and healthy. All the veggies and pasta are mixed with a light mayo dressing and lots and lots of veggies. If you are looking for a light healthy pasta salad that is different than all the rest you will love this pasta salad loaded with…
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Easy Pecan Pie Shortbread Bar Cookie with Maple Syrup
Pecan Shortbread Bars made with real maple syrup taste like a traditional pecan pie in cookie bar form. These delicious bars are made with a buttery shortbread crust and crunchy pecans drizzled with maple syrup topping. It is an easy dessert for the holiday season and the perfect surprise addition to any cookie exchange. You…
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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.























