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Simple Fresh Strawberry Pie Without Jello
Fresh strawberry pie season only lasts a few weeks, and this no-Jello version is the one worth making the moment those berries come home. Made with sweet, juicy berries, a rich homemade glaze, and a buttery pie crust. The recipe has no artificial flavors, no boxed gelatin, just pure strawberry goodness. It is gorgeous on…
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St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Ice Cream Ninja Creami Recipe
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect holiday to serve homemade pistachio ice cream to your family for a delicious creamy treat. The delightful nutty flavors of the pistachio nuts and the natural green color of the nuts are also good. No artificial colors so that you have the final results of a traditional ice cream…
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Butter Pecan Ninja Creami Ice Cream – High Protein Non-Dairy
Ninja Creami butter pecan ice cream is the frozen treat you didn’t know you needed. It’s creamy, rich, nutty, and completely non-dairy. This butter pecan Ninja Creami recipe is made with almond milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, and a handful of chopped pecans. It’s the kind of protein ice cream that feels like…
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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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Easy Salad with Coleslaw for a Crowd
Impress your guests with this irresistible Easy Crunchy Asian Ramen Salad with Coleslaw that’s perfect for any crowd. Packed with savory flavors and a satisfying crunch, this recipe features crispy ramen noodles baked in buttery seasoning and mixed with fresh coleslaw for a deliciously simple yet flavorful dish. This Easy Crunchy Asian Ramen Salad with…
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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.