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30 Cheese Ball Recipes Holiday Appetizers
Cheese Ball recipes are one of the most popular holiday appetizers to serve at Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a fancy holiday party, these appetizers easy finger food ideas are packed with flavor and require hardly any time to prepare. In this roundup, we’ve gathered some of the best…
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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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Easy Watergate Salad Recipe with Pistachio Pudding
Easy Watergate salad recipe is a big bowl of fluffy pistachio Watergate salad that reminds me of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the retro recipes from the 1970s. This creamy, light dessert (you could even call it a snack dessert) gets its name from a Washington DC hotel, not the scandal of the same name. Rich, creamy,…
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Easy Crispy Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts
When smashed and seasoned with grated parmesan cheese, Smashed Brussels Sprouts get crispy edges and turn flavorful in the oven, making even the biggest skeptics fall in love with this delicious recipe. I know you will love these crispy smashed Brussels sprouts even if you are not fond of regular traditional holiday Brussels sprouts. This is…
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Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream-Special Dark Cocoa
Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream with special dark cocoa powder is a delicious and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth using just a few simple ingredients. This is one of the best Ninja Creami Recipes I have served my family. It has the perfect texture like traditional ice cream, but without all the artificial…
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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.