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Easy Blueberry Pie with Fresh U-Pick Blueberries
My favorite summer time pie is Blueberry Pie. Nothing beats taking the family to a U-Pick farm, picking fresh blueberries, and making your own blueberry pie from scratch. No matter how a blueberry pie looks your family will love it. Mine is a little rustic but so delicious. So if you are not a regular…
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Easy Homemade Vegetarian Italian Spaghetti Sauce
A basic Italian Spaghetti Sauce rich, savory, full of flavor and so easy to make. Simple basic ingredients, fresh tomatoes for your own homegrown canned tomatoes. A traditional basic Italian Spaghetti Sauce is perfect over your favorite pasta. Check out my recipe for Beginners Canning Homegrown Tomatoes. Even if you get your tomatoes at your…
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Zesty Lemon Cashew Green Goddess Dressing Recipe – No Oil
Green Goddess is a creamy, tangy, zesty dressing with the perfect balance of fresh parsley, ginger, cashew, and lemon flavor. Creamy and flavorful, vegan dressing with no oil. Bursting with fresh parsley and herb flavor! Who needs oil when you can use fresh herbs and nuts to create the creamiest, most sensuous dressing around? That’s…
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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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Easy Ham Salad Recipe For Holiday Leftovers
This easy ham salad recipe is one of the best things to come out of holiday leftovers. It takes about 10 minutes, uses up your leftover Easter ham beautifully, and the whole family loves it on sandwiches, croissants, or just scooped up with crackers. Why This Homemade Ham Salad Is So Special to Me My…
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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.