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Ninja Creami Protein Key Lime Pie Frozen Yogurt
You are going to fall in love with this Ninja Creami Key Lime Pie Frozen Yogurt is a high protein frozen dessert loaded with the bright, tangy flavor of key limes. This creamy texture treat is a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Of course, you have to top it with crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and I add a sprinkle of lime zest to the mix. This Ninja Creami recipe uses…
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Zesty Lemon Cashew Green Goddess Dressing Recipe – No Oil
Green Goddess is a creamy, tangy, zesty dressing with the perfect balance of fresh parsley, ginger, cashew, and lemon flavor. Creamy and flavorful, vegan dressing with no oil. Bursting with fresh parsley and herb flavor! Who needs oil when you can use fresh herbs and nuts to create the creamiest, most sensuous dressing around? That’s…
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Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Oreo Cookie Recipe
Your kids are going to go absolutely wild for this Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, and honestly, so do I. There’s something about that creamy vanilla base loaded with chunky Oreo pieces that just hits different when it comes straight from your own kitchen.e is just what you need. This recipe, using the…
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Italian Canned Pickled Hot Peppers Quick and Easy
These delicious Italian canned pickled hot peppers are fresh from the garden. A simple recipe for beginner home canning with a step-by-step process that is easy to follow. Simple basic steps to have your own canned Italian pickled hot peppers. This easy recipe is our family’s favorite way to preserve all the peppers we get…
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Italian Grilled Chicken Skewers – Easy Chicken Kabobs
Thereβs something irresistibly inviting about the sight and smell of Italian grilled chicken skewers sizzling on your outdoor grill. These kabobs burst with the fresh flavors of bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, all coated in a fragrant blend of rosemary, thyme or basil, and garlic. As the Italian chicken kabobs cook to golden-brown perfection, the…
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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
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.























