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Creamy CrockPot Dry Ranch Dressing Chicken 5-Ingredients
Creamy CrockPot Ranch Chicken is one of those recipes I have always kept in my back pocket for the busiest weeknights. Just 5 simple ingredients go into the slow cooker, and hours later, you have the most tender, saucy chicken your family has ever tasted. We are talking ranch seasoning mix, boneless skinless chicken breasts,…
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Classic Greek Salad Recipe with Homemade Dressing
Classic Greek Salad Recipe with Homemade Dressing is the easiest, most flavorful salad you will make all summer, packed with crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, briny olives and creamy feta in a simple red wine vinegar dressing you will want to put on everything. This summer Jim and I have been spending as much time as…
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Angel Food Cake with Layers of Strawberries and Stabilized Whipped Cream
This strawberry angel food cake recipe is a light and fluffy dessert. It’s made with fresh strawberries and a box mix for the cake, for a simple strawberry cake recipe that anyone can make! The cake is airy and delicious by itself but adds layers of whipped cream and freshly picked strawberries and you are…
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How To Prep Mason Jar Salads for Healthy Eating
Mason jar salad recipes have revolutionized the way you can approach meal prep. This is the best way to assemble a week’s worth of healthy eating. All of the crunchy veggie salad ingredients are prepared once and stored inside wide mouth jars. Healthy mason jar salads help you to maintain a healthy diet. Benefits of…
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25 Graduation Slider Recipes That Wow a Crowd
Looking for easy graduation party food that feeds a crowd without the Stress? Sliders recipes are the answer. These bite-sized favorites are simple to prep ahead and disappear fast. Everyone, from kids to grandparents, loves them. Whether you are hosting 20 to over 50, these 25 graduation sliders, these mini sandwiches will make your party…
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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.