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Easy Pecan Pie with Dark Karo Syrup
An easy Pecan Pie with dark Karo syrup is the perfect combination for sweet and salty pie perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. A traditional holiday pie in many homes and one that can be made with the kid’s help. History of Pecan Pie for the Holidays Pecan pie is first baked in Europe and then…
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St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Ice Cream Ninja Creami Recipe
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect holiday to serve homemade pistachio ice cream to your family for a delicious creamy treat. The delightful nutty flavors of the pistachio nuts and the natural green color of the nuts are also good. No artificial colors so that you have the final results of a traditional ice cream…
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Instant Pot Corn Chowder with Potato
Quick & Easy summer fresh sweet corn chowder recipe is amazing and cooked perfectly in your Instant Pot. Creamy & Delicious, simple whole ingredients, fresh with garden picked corn or your local farmers market. Save time in your day when preparing meals by using the Instant Pot to help you be hands-free. Spend more time…
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15 Easy Chicken Marinades for Freezer to Grill
Summer grilling recipes are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table fast, and having a freezer stocked with ready-to-grill chicken makes it even easier. These 15 easy chicken marinades take just minutes to prep and turn plain chicken into a delicious family dinner. This post contains some affiliate links, for your…
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Cheese Zucchini Bake Casserole Recipe
When the garden is booming with zucchini this zucchini cheese casserole is a great way to have a quick & easy dinner. It is like a lasagna without the beef and egg. You can add as much cheese or a little as your family likes. I wanted to have the richness of a good baked…
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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.