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The Best Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
This super easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe thin crisp, soft, chewy, and buttery cinnamon sugar cookie with all the classic flavors. Simple to make a warm batch for any occasion. A favorite at Christmas and Thanksgiving. The perfect cookie to make with your kids to start them learning to bake. Note this post contains some affiliate…
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Easy Ghost Hot Dogs with Crescent Rolls for Halloween
Ghost hot dogs are the cutest Halloween hot dogs you can make, and you only need two ingredients, fully cooked hot dogs and a can of refrigerated crescent roll dough. You drape a little square of dough over each hot dog half, poke two eyes and a round mouth with a straw, and bake them…
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Snowman Cheese Ball Easy Holiday Appetizer
This easy snowman holiday cheese ball is a reliable, make-ahead appetizer that works for busy families and holiday gatherings. It uses simple ingredients, comes together quickly, and holds its shape with a few smart prep steps. This recipe is ideal for parties, potlucks, and family celebrations when you need something festive without extra cooking or…
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Appetizer | Desserts | Main Dishes | Recipes | Side Dishes | Thanksgiving 🦃
55 Best Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes Ideas
You’ll find everything you need to plan a cozy and delicious Thanksgiving: main dishes, easy appetizers, classic side dishes, and sweet desserts and pies. Whether you’re cooking the whole meal or just bringing a dish to share, there’s something here for every part of your holiday table. Check them all out in the list below!…
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Dutch Apple Crumble Pie
Dutch Apple Crumble Pie is a deliciously sweet apple pie filling in a flaky pie crust with tons of buttery cinnamon crumble topping. Bake it up and enjoy the warm, sweet fragrances of apple pie! The Pie That Changed Our Holiday Tradition I have always made a traditional two crust apple pie for the holidays;…
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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.