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Easy Red Velvet Cake Pops From Cake Mix
Do you see cake pops at Starbucks and think I could make them for less but think it is too complicated? You can make delicious easy cake pops from a cake mix that will save you time and money. Get the family together and made easy red velvet cake pops from cake mix any time…
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The Ultimate Christmas Planner – Create The Magic!
The Ultimate Christmas Planner has everything you need to Create The Magic of Christmas in your home. Gorgeous Christmas images will inspire you on every page of The Printable Planner. After sitting down with a cup of tea or coffee & designing your family Christmas you will have all the details of Christmas written down…
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Fall Family Activity Bucket List Free Printable
Fall is a beautiful time of the year and goes by so fast. That is why I make an organized plan each year for activities I want to enjoy with my family. Apple picking, pumpkin carving, cider & donuts. You get so busy with everyday life that you forget to plan and schedule the fun…
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Easy Homemade Apple Pie Recipe (Classic American Pie)
This easy homemade apple pie starts with six fresh apples, a little cinnamon and nutmeg, and a flaky double crust. The filling mixes up in one bowl, so you can have it in the oven in about 20 minutes. It is the classic American apple pie my family asks for at Thanksgiving, at Christmas, and…
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Simple Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Handmade mashed potatoes are traditional for Thanksgiving the same as turkey and stuffing. They are also a favorite for many retro family meals like meatloaf. They are perfect every time when made in the Instant Pot. In my cooking experience, as a young wife, my mashed potatoes have gone through many transitions. Some years they…
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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.