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Southwest Vegetarian Brown Rice Salad – Instant Pot Brown Rice
If you are looking for a cold salad with lots of fiber and veggies for your family this Southwest Vegetarian Brown Rice Salad will soon become a family favorite. Quick and Easy to assemble and keeps cold in the fridge. Make the brown rice in the Instant Pot and you have the filling healthy rice…
The Best Lemon Meringue Pie Classic Recipe
Lemon Meringue Pie is sweet, fluffy, airy, and tangy all in a beautifully laid bright yellow and white pie. Easy to make a hit with your family for a delicious summer dessert. A perfect dessert to make the day before a family and friends dinner party. Just looking at a lemon meringue pie makes your…
Healthy Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark with Strawberry Pistachio
Your family will love guilt-free frozen treat with this delicious Strawberry Yogurt Fruit Bark. Made with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and crunchy pistachio nuts. This recipe is a refreshing and nutritious dessert. You will feel like you are eating a frozen treat but you will be getting protein and good nutrition for your gut health. If you…
How to Make Classic Macaroni Salad with Light Mayo
This classic macaroni salad is a summertime staple and is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and picnics. It’s quick and easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover pasta. Plus, it’s a hit with both kids and adults. This recipe makes the best macaroni salad with simple ingredients that you probably already…
Canning Garden Tomatoes and Family Spaghetti Sauce
Canning garden fresh tomatoes from our bumper crop of the Buonpane family’s heirloom pear Italian tomatoes is a 100-year-old tradition we are passing on to our family. Pictures and step by step instructions.
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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.
