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Easy Japanese Beef and Vegetable Sukiyaki Stir Fry
Easy homemade Japanese Beef Sukiyaki recipe is a one pot stir fry dinner. Delicious sukiyaki is a perfect dish for a busy weeknight that you can make simply in 30 minutes and have on the dinner table. Sukiyaki is a complete dinner made with thin beef slices & vegetables in a sweetened soy sauce….
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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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How to Plan a Taco Bar Party
Are you looking to host a fun and delicious Taco Bar Party? Look no further! In this blog post, we’ll walk you through all the steps you need to take to plan the ultimate taco party. From choosing the menu and inviting guests, to setting up the decorations and preparing the food, we’ve got you…
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Easy Dump-and-Go-Crockpot Beef Stew (Hearty & Tender)
There’s nothing quite like your home full of the smell of classic beef stew simmering all day in your kitchen. This slow cooker beef stew is a hearty, soul-satisfying dish packed with tender beef, root vegetables, and a deep flavour that only comes from slow cooking. Flavored with beef broth and spices, this one-pot complete meal is made to satisfy the whole family—even the picky eaters. What makes…
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The Secret to a Simple & Easy Chicken Marsala – Instant Pot
Chicken Marsala is a traditional Italian dinner recipe. The recipe has a recognizable Marsala wine taste that makes you think of homemade Italian dinners at home or the family Italian restaurant in town. Delicious bold flavor tender chicken breast served with pasta and a side salad. Note this post contains some affiliate links for your…
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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.
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.























