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Graduation Taco Bar: Feed a Crowd Without the Stress
A graduation taco bar is one of the best graduation party food ideas for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank or spending your whole week in the kitchen. Tacos work for every single person at the table, picky eaters and all. They are perfect for a graduation open house, a backyard party, or a…
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Easy Flaky Pie Crust Recipe Without a Food
Updated May 11, 2026 This easy pie crust recipe is the only one you will ever need. If you have a rolling pin, a pie pan, and a few simple ingredients, you can have a homemade, flaky, all-butter pie crust on the table in minutes. Apple pie, pumpkin pie, cherry pie, pot pie, this crust…
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Pistachio Protein Ice Cream – No Sugar Added
Ninja Creami Pistachio Protein Ice Cream, creamy, delicious, and has no sugar added. Treat yourself to a flavorful treat that’s as healthy as it is satisfying. Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream made in the Ninja Creami machine! This no sugar added dessert is the perfect way to enjoy a rich, nutty flavor without the extra calories…
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No Sugar Rhubarb Pie: Homemade Olive Oil Crust
Indulge in this homemade No Sugar added Rhubarb Pie with a unique twist! This Rhubarb pie has a flaky olive oil crust that you will not believe has no butter. Perfect for those seeking a healthier alternative without compromising on taste, this pie is a must-try treat every summer with the rhubarb fresh in the…
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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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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.