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Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream No Artificial Dyes
Ninja Creami pistachio ice cream made with real pistachios and absolutely no artificial dyes is about to become your family’s new favorite frozen treat. I have always loved pistachio ice cream, but the store-bought versions are filled with artificial colors and fake flavors that my family just does not need. When I started making this…
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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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Angel Food Cake with Layers of Strawberries and Stabilized Whipped Cream
This strawberry angel food cake recipe is a light and fluffy dessert. It’s made with fresh strawberries and a box mix for the cake, for a simple strawberry cake recipe that anyone can make! The cake is airy and delicious by itself but adds layers of whipped cream and freshly picked strawberries and you 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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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. 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.