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Baked Brie with Walnuts and Honey: A Perfect Holiday Appetizer
Baked brie cheese is a classic appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. It’s creamy, rich, and oh-so-delicious! The combination of warm brie cheese, crunchy walnuts, and sweet honey are absolutely irresistible. Plus, it’s super easy to make. We serve it for every holiday party as it is the first appetizer to disappear….
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Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies
This super easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe is the best and most fun to make. Add pumpkin spice, and you have the perfect fall cookie. Soft, chewy, and buttery cinnamon sugar cookies, all the classic flavors. The perfect cookie to make with your kids to start them learning to bake. Snickerdoodle sugar cookies are classic buttery,…
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Fall Family Activity Bucket List Free Printable
Fall is a beautiful time of the year and goes by so fast. That is why I make an organized plan each year for activities I want to enjoy with my family. Apple picking, pumpkin carving, cider & donuts. You get so busy with everyday life that you forget to plan and schedule the fun…
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Free Thanksgiving Day Fix It Guide
Hosting Thanksgiving goes just fine right up until it does not. The gravy goes lumpy. The rolls will not rise. You open the oven, poke the turkey, and realize it is nowhere close to done. Most thanksgiving hosting ideas out there are about planning ahead. This one is about the moment something goes wrong. I…
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10 Free Printable Summer Scavenger Hunts for Kids
Summer is here! It’s the perfect time to get your kids moving, exploring, and having fun. That’s why I created these 10 Free Printable Summer Scavenger Hunts for Kids. The picture hints make it a great activity for toddlers and older kids, too. The free printable scavenger hunts are mostly outdoor scavenger hunts, but a few are…
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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.