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Fall Cupcakes with Apple Cider and Cinnamon Buttercream
You will want to try these fluffy apple cider fall cupcakes with creamy vanilla cinnamon buttercream frosting. You will love baking with the kids and making these super easy fall cupcakes. Cute sprinkles with sugar leaves give the cupcakes the look of fall and are perfect for Thanksgiving. These fall cupcakes start with a box…
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Simple Easy Beer Cheese Soup – Keto Friendly
A quick Beer Cheese Soup if warm, filling, creamy, & makes the house smell great. Served with a side of bacon makes it a perfect low carb meal. Warm & cozy for any family fall dinner. If you have family or friends over for dinner this Beer Cheese Soup recipe will soon be a most…
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15 Favorite Thanksgiving Pies and Dessert Recipes
No Thanksgiving feast is complete without dessert, and these are the best pies to serve at your Thanksgiving table. From cozy fruit pies to rich chocolate treats, every recipe here is made for the holiday season. Youβll find flaky crusts, buttery crusts, and even a guide to the perfect pie crust. Whether you’re baking a…
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20 Easy Halloween Dessert Ideas for Parties and Kids
Fun Halloween desserts are the best to make with kids, whether at home, for school parties, or just for a little spooky fun. From mini Halloween desserts to bigger spooky Halloween desserts, these treats add flavor and excitement to any Halloween dinner or Halloween party menu. I mixed a few of my own family recipes…
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Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients)
Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream is the best classic homemade vanilla ice cream you can make right at home, and you only need 5 simple pantry ingredients to make it happen. Using your Ninja Creami ice cream maker, you are in complete control of every ingredient that goes into your family’s treat. My dad loved…
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OH HI! Iβm 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.























