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20 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
This is a collection of the best Thanksgiving Side dishes from classic sides to a few new recipes. We all know that the turkey is the center stage for a traditional Thanksgiving menu, but the delicious side dishes are the comfort food that everyone loves. All these classic sides will remind you of home and…
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Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe, Easy Make Ahead Side Dish
Jiffy corn casserole is the creamy, buttery side dish our family has made every Thanksgiving and Christmas since 1995. You stir it together in one bowl, and it bakes up golden and fluffy every single time. The best part is you can put it together the day before and let it rest in the refrigerator…
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Best Instant Pot Apple Butter Super Easy
Making apple butter using the Instant Pot is super easy. 4 Basic ingredients plus your spices and in less than an hour you have the most delicious spicy, fall smelling apple butter. this … Super easy from scratch apple butter is an old-fashioned favorite when apples are fresh from your local farmers market. This is…
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Fun Halloween Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Frosting
Make a fun Halloween twist on a traditional Rice Krispie squares. Add a fluffy homemade marshmallow top decorated with all your favorite shapes of Autumn candy corn. Both the Rice Krispie treats and the marshmallow frosting are so easy to make. Get all the kids involved in a fun kitchen Halloween activity. If you need…
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Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad — No Waiting for the Jell-O to Set
If you’ve ever wanted to make Strawberry Pretzel Salad but dreaded the hours of waiting for the Jell-O to firm up, this recipe is for you. I’m going to show you the quick-set ice bath method that gets your topping ready in about 10 minutes, and walk you through every layer so it comes out…
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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
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.