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Hosting Thanksgiving for the First Time: 20 Easy Tips
20 Tips To Prepare Your Home For Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner First time hosting Thanksgiving? I remember that overwhelmed feeling well. Here is the truth though, you do not have to do everything perfectly for the day to feel special. Most of the time, it really is the simple touches that matter most. I have learned…
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55 Best Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes Ideas
You’ll find everything you need to plan a cozy and delicious Thanksgiving: main dishes, easy appetizers, classic side dishes, and sweet desserts and pies. Whether you’re cooking the whole meal or just bringing a dish to share, there’s something here for every part of your holiday table. Check them all out in the list below!…
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Baked Apple Cider Cake Mix Donuts with Maple Glaze
You will love making these Baked Apple Cider Cake Mix Donuts with Maple Glaze. This is an easy and fun way to make homemade donuts for your family. With a baked donut pan, a spiced cake mix, apple cider, and your oven, you will have delicious fall donuts in no time. Every year in…
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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe (3 Ingredients)
Homemade cranberry sauce is one of those recipes that looks fancy but could not be easier. It takes just 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes. Fresh cranberries, sugar, and water are all you really need. Once you make it from scratch, you will want to ditch the can for good. It tastes brighter and fresher…
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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker)
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of those flavors everyone loves, and making it at home is easier than you think. This simple ice cream recipe is creamy, fresh, and full of classic mint flavor with just the right amount of chocolate chips. Using a Cuisinart ice cream maker, this chocolate chip mint ice…
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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. 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.