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Southwest Vegetarian Brown Rice Salad – Instant Pot Brown Rice
If you are looking for a cold salad with lots of fiber and veggies for your family this Southwest Vegetarian Brown Rice Salad will soon become a family favorite. Quick and Easy to assemble and keeps cold in the fridge. Make the brown rice in the Instant Pot and you have the filling healthy rice…
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Fall Daily Planner Time Management Worksheet
Fall is a time along with the crisp fresh air, a time of fresh starts.Β The kids are back in school and families are back on a schedule. Now is the time to set goals before the Holidays, and find time to achieve them. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means…
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20 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
This is a collection of the best Thanksgiving Side dishes from classic sides to a few new recipes. We all know that the turkey is the center stage for a traditional Thanksgiving menu, but the delicious side dishes are the comfort food that everyone loves. All these classic sides will remind you of home and…
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The Best Pumpkin Chili with Turkey Sausage
The whole family will love the best pumpkin chili with turkey sausage recipe. When the weather starts to change, the leaves start to turn and you are heading to a high school football game, chili is one of the first foods that come to mind. As we get excited for the cooler weather, and the…
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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Bacon and Ranch
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken with bacon and ranch flavors is a delicious and addictive mix that turns basic ingredients into a fabulous tasting easy dinner. The creamy richness of the cream cheese combined with the smoky bacon and zesty ranch makes it a must-try recipe. Dive into this delicious chicken creamy loaded with bacon, ranch…
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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.
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.