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Easy Pumpkin Muffins with Spice Cake Mix
Pumpkin season is here, and these easy pumpkin muffins with spice cake mix are about to become your new fall favorite. With just six ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a batch of soft, moist, and warmly spiced muffins ready to enjoy. They taste like they came straight from a bakery, but I…
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Easy Halloween Marshmallow Popcorn Balls (no corn syrup!)
Easy Halloween Marshmallow Popcorn Balls (no corn syrup!) are the ultimate gooey, fun Halloween treats that are more fun than frightening. Made with melted marshmallows instead of corn syrup, these easy Halloween snacks are perfect for kids’ Halloween parties, school fall events, or festive family nights. Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party for kids or…
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Fun Halloween Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Frosting
Make a fun Halloween twist on a traditional Rice Krispie squares. Add a fluffy homemade marshmallow top decorated with all your favorite shapes of Autumn candy corn. Both the Rice Krispie treats and the marshmallow frosting are so easy to make. Get all the kids involved in a fun kitchen Halloween activity. If you need…
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26 Best Apple Baking Recipes for Fall.
When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, fall baking season officially begins. And nothing says falling leaves and autumn more deliciously than the scent of apples bubbling away in the oven. Whether it’s cinnamon-spiced, or brown sugar-glazed, apples are perfect for baked treats that warm both the kitchen and put a…
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The Best Easy Italian Pasta Salad: Pepperoni, Fresh Mini Mozzarella Balls
Make an easy Italian pasta salad side dish for any picnic or potluck, it is fast and simple to make ahead. A classic summer dish that is perfect for backyard barbecues at all your summer family parties. Make it your own with different kinds of pasta or vegetables. Leave out the meat for a vegetarian…
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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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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.