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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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How To Make Your Home Smell Like Fall
Want to make your home smell like fall without gaining 10 pounds? Placing a summering pot of potpourri on the stove will bring back the memories of Thanksgiving, Fall & Christmas without slipping off your healthy eating plan. this … How to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall Every fall as the weather starts to chill,…
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25 Cozy Pumpkin Dinner Recipes To Make This Fall
There’s something about fall that makes baking feel extra special, especially when you’ve got little ones at home and are starting to build your own seasonal traditions. There’s something about fall that makes dinner feel extra cozy, especially with a little pumpkin in the mix. These pumpkin dinner recipes go past dessert, with soups, pasta,…
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Vegetable Barley Soup Stove Top Recipe
Simple delicious loaded with veggies, vegan Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe made on the Stove Top. The perfect comfort food when the cool crisp air of fall reminds you of the old fashioned soups your grandmother use to make. Full of nutrition and super easy to make. A perfect dinner recipe that is easy to reheat….
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Cold Tomato Gazpacho Soup
Our Summer Garden & Homemade Cold Tomato Gazpacho Soup Gazpacho is a light cold soup full of garden fresh veggies picked right from our garden. But do not worry if you do not have a garden. You can get all the ingredients from your local farmers’ market. This cold tomato soup is loaded with the…
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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.