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Easy Ham Salad Recipe For Holiday Leftovers
This easy ham salad recipe is one of the best things to come out of holiday leftovers. It takes about 10 minutes, uses up your leftover Easter ham beautifully, and the whole family loves it on sandwiches, croissants, or just scooped up with crackers. Why This Homemade Ham Salad Is So Special to Me My…
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The Best Simple Vegetable Garden Pasta Salad
A simple Garden pasta salad is a classic American tradition throughout the summer months for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, and summer graduation parties. One of the simplest side dishes you can make for any of your summer activities. Pasta salad is quick and easy to put together loaded with garden or farmer market vegetables, and can…
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15 Easy Chicken Marinades for Freezer to Grill
Summer grilling recipes are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table fast, and having a freezer stocked with ready-to-grill chicken makes it even easier. These 15 easy chicken marinades take just minutes to prep and turn plain chicken into a delicious family dinner. This post contains some affiliate links, for your…
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How to Plan a Kid Friendly Summer Picnic in Your Own Backyard
Get your kids to play outside all summer along with a picnic campout theme party in your own backyard. Like you, I am always trying to get my children outside in the beautiful summer weather. We have long winters here in Ohio and when it is sunny and warm I want to take full advantage of…
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How to Make the Best Healthy Sloppy Joes Recipe
The Healthy Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe 30-minute meal will soon be a family favorite. An easy dinner idea for busy weeknights, made with lean ground beef, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a large skillet. Serve on hamburger buns with a side salad or air fryer french fries for a one-pot dinner. Unlike traditional sloppy joes…
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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.