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Easy Ham Salad Recipe For Holiday Leftovers
Quick How-to Vidio at the end π₯ Try this super quick, super easy Ham Salad Recipe using Easter leftovers. If you love easy recipes and you’re looking for a family-friendly after-Easter recipe, this is the perfect ham salad recipe for you. Easter is a great way to get together with family and friends, but what…
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HOW TO CUT PAPER HEARTS BY HAND – EASY VALENTINE’ DAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS
One of the skills my mother taught me as a young child was how to cut circles and paper hearts by hand. Β All we had for papercrafts was a pair of scissors and a large dangerous-looking paper cutter. Β I learned how to cut beautiful symmetrical hearts every Valentine’s Day. Β After a lot of practice…
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Perfect Valentines Heart Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Shortbread cookies for Valentine’s Day have to be heart shaped. A buttery sturdy Perfect Valentines Heart Shortbread Cookie Recipe was just what I needed for a beautiful Valentine’s Day Party. Here in Ohio, we get very gray in February. The bright bold red color of Valentine’s hearts is perfect for a tea party. Hearts are…
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27 Easter Dinner Ideas for a Delicious No Stress Celebration
Planning Easter dinner does not need to be overwhelming. These Easter dinner ideas focus on easy Easter recipes, classic holiday favorites, and simple planning tips to help you create a no-stress Easter meal your family will love. This Easter dinner roundup includes Easter main dishes, Easter side dishes, easy Easter desserts, and helpful extras that…
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How to Make Old Fashioned Homemade Chocolate Fudge
Take a bit of creamy dreamy homemade old fashioned chocolate fudge and you will be transported to your childhood. Maybe you first tasted chocolate fudge at the country fair or a trip to Amish country, but why wait for a special trip when you can make the same delicious chocolate fudge right at home in…
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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.
I want to help you feed your family healthy, homemade dinners, desserts, and snacks that help them grow without you spending hours standing over the stove.
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.























