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Little Smokies Crockpot Recipe | Easy BBQ Party Appetizer
Little smokies crockpot recipes are one of those party secrets that busy moms have been passing down for years. I have always loved making these for family gatherings because they are simple to prepare, and the whole family will love them. Nothing makes a house feel like home other than the smell of something sweet…
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Healthy Vegan Rosemary White Bean Soup without Kale
This healthy vegan rosemary white bean soup is a smooth, filling, and hearty plant-based meal. An easy Tuscan Italian-style bean soup without any oil or kale. The creaminess comes from blending one can of cannellini beans before they are cooked this makes the recipe also dairy-free. A fast and easy Italian-style white bean soup that…
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How to Make Easy Vegan Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad without Mint
Healthy vegan quinoa tabbouleh salad is a refreshing version of a classic Tabbouleh. Light full of parsley and refreshing lemon dressing but no mint. Packed with veggies, light and low calorie vegan salad is the perfect summer side dish for any get together. If you are looking for a vegetarian or vegan recipe to start…
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8 Minute Instant Pot Baby Potatoes in Butter and Parsley
Making 8 minute Instant Pot baby potatoes with butter & parsley has been a favorite at the family table for years. Popular in the 50s and 60s, now you can make a fork tender fully parsley potato hands off in the instant pot. It is one of the simplest potato recipes, quick & easy…
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Dill Egg Salad Sandwich
I have long loved Dill Egg Salad Sandwiches since my trip to Florida with Aunt Lois, Uncle Louis, and my best girlfriend Linda when Linda and I were 16 years old. My Aunt used this surprising trick for a vintage egg salad sandwich that began my love for dill egg salad. Video After Recipe at…
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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.