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Italian Canned Pickled Hot Peppers Easy Beginner Recipe
These delicious Italian canned pickled hot peppers are fresh from the garden. A simple recipe for beginner home canning with a step-by-step process that is easy to follow. Simple basic steps to have your own canned Italian pickled hot peppers. This is our family’s favorite way to use up all the peppers from the garden…
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Pistachio Protein Ice Cream – No Sugar Added
Ninja Creami Pistachio Protein Ice Cream, creamy, delicious, and has no sugar added. Treat yourself to a flavorful treat that’s as healthy as it is satisfying. Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream made in the Ninja Creami machine! This no sugar added dessert is the perfect way to enjoy a rich, nutty flavor without the extra calories…
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10 Free Printable Summer Scavenger Hunts for Kids
Summer is here! It’s the perfect time to get your kids moving, exploring, and having fun. That’s why I created these 10 Free Printable Summer Scavenger Hunts for Kids. The picture hints make it a great activity for toddlers and older kids, too. The free printable scavenger hunts are mostly outdoor scavenger hunts, but a few are…
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Best Easy Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickle Recipe
It is so easy to make the best refrigerator dill pickles right in your fridge. Homemade pickles are fun and easy for the whole family to get involved. Homemade dill pickles are super simple and ready in 3 days. All you need is fresh pickling cucumbers, garlic, dill, and a simple cold brine. Three days…
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Low Sugar Zucchini Bread with Olive Oil
Low sugar zucchini bread is my answer to those garden zucchini that seem to multiply overnight. This loaf is moist and lightly sweet, and it skips the heavy oil and piles of sugar you find in most recipes. I have always loved a good zucchini bread, but I wanted a lighter version I could feel…
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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.