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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Easy Holiday Side Dish
Cheesy hash brown casserole is the one side dish that shows up on our holiday table every single year, no exceptions. It started as a Thanksgiving tradition years ago, and now my grandkids ask for it at birthdays, graduations, and every summer cookout too. Heads up: this recipe makes a big batch. It fills two full…
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Thanksgiving Table Place Cards Free Printable
Thanksgiving Place Cards are a beautiful way to add to your Thanksgiving Table. Place Cards help your guest feel comfortable right away as they know exactly where to sit. You may also be interested in Thanksgiving Recipe Card find them here! There are so many dishes, drinks, and items for the Thanksgiving dinner table, this…
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Fall Cupcakes with Apple Cider and Cinnamon Buttercream
You will want to try these fluffy apple cider fall cupcakes with creamy vanilla cinnamon buttercream frosting. You will love baking with the kids and making these super easy fall cupcakes. Cute sprinkles with sugar leaves give the cupcakes the look of fall and are perfect for Thanksgiving. These fall cupcakes start with a box…
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Easy Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip with Cream Cheese Recipe
This is our easy jalapeno popper dip appetizer with an addictive crunchy crust of panko breadcrumbs. Rich cream cheese, spicy diced jalapenos, and sharp cheddar cheese make this a deliciously warm and gooey party dip. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies but watch out it is unbelievably addictive. Love the taste of a classic jalapeno…
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How to Make Strawberry Buttercream without Freeze Dried Strawberries
Make the best strawberry buttercream frosting with just the strawberries you have. No freeze dried strawberries are needed. Easy homemade fresh strawberry buttercream frosting is perfect in June when you have baskets of strawberries from the local Y-pick farm. So delicious you don’t even need the vanilla cupcake. I am not suggesting that you just…
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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.