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10 Easy Dump-and-Go Crockpot Chicken Recipes
If you’re searching for easy dump-and-go crockpot chicken recipes that make your life easier, you’re in the right place. These no-fuss, flavorful meals require minimal prep and are perfect for busy families. With just a few minutes of work, your slow cooker takes care of the rest, creating a warm and delicious dinner that’s ready…
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Best Butter Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: with Easy No Oil Option
Roasting pumpkin seeds is a tradition your kids will look forward to every fall. Savory, salty, buttery, with that crunch. You will find it hard to stop eating them. Buy an extra pumpkin this fall just for the seeds. You will love this simple recipe. Check out the no-oil option too. Celebrate pumpkin season to the fullest with…
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Easy Sausage Gravy Recipe Over Biscuits
Easy Homemade Sausage Gravy & Biscuits is a big hit for breakfast, but not a lot of work. It looks like you spent hours but can be prepped ahead. I am always looking for easy breakfast ideas for the holidays. On Thanksgiving & Christmas when we have the family over I like to have an…
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Homemade Fresh Cranberry Relish Sauce Recipe
Fresh homemade cranberry sauce relish is a classic side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Sweet and tangy with a deep beautiful red color that is the perfect look and delicious aroma smell for every holidaydinner. But you do not have to wait for the holidays as you can use fresh or frozen cranberries and…
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Simple Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Handmade mashed potatoes are traditional for Thanksgiving the same as turkey and stuffing. They are also a favorite for many retro family meals like meatloaf. They are perfect every time when made in the Instant Pot. In my cooking experience, as a young wife, my mashed potatoes have gone through many transitions. Some years they…
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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.
I want to help you feed your family healthy homemade dinners, desserts, and snacks that help them grow without you spending hours standing over the stove.
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.
