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Easy Box Cake Mix Lemon Poke Cake – with Lemon Curd Filling
Updated February 2026 This Easy Lemon Poke Cake with Lemon Curd Filling is one of those desserts that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. But it starts with a Duncan Hines box mix and comes together in no time. Moist, bright, and packed with real lemon flavor, it’s the kind of cake that…
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Ninja Creami Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream is one of those recipes I almost did not share because I could not believe something this simple could taste this good. The pint comes in with 40 grams of protein for an after workout snack. I have been playing around with my Ninja Creami for a…
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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 Chili Frito Corn Salad Grilling Side Dish
Easy Spicy Frito Corn Salad with Cheese is a simply delicious fresh side dish that you and your guest will not be able to stop eating. A dump-and-mix and mix recipe perfect for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, and family parties but can be made year-round. When corn is in season you can make the recipe by…
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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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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.