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How to Bake Acorn Squash with Butter and Brown Sugar
The easiest way to make baked acorn squash is to cut it in half and bake it in the oven. Quick to prepare and sweet and delicious right out of the oven as the perfect side dish for all your fall and winter dishes. The fiber-rich squash is enhanced with the delightful flavors of butter…
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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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Simple Easy Beer Cheese Soup – Keto Friendly
A quick Beer Cheese Soup if warm, filling, creamy, & makes the house smell great. Served with a side of bacon makes it a perfect low carb meal. Warm & cozy for any family fall dinner. If you have family or friends over for dinner this Beer Cheese Soup recipe will soon be a most…
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Crock-Pot Garlic Herb Chicken Tenders Pantry Dinner
If by the end of the day you are hungry for a homecooked dinner but just do not have the energy to start cooking, Crock-Pot Garlic Chicken using chicken tenders and pantry ingredients makes the perfect dinner. Just add all the pantry staples in the Crock-Pot in the morning and have dinner ready when you…
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Easy Football Party Food Ideas Recipes Guests will Love
Football season is here! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to get together with friends and watch the big game, we’ve got all the football party food ideas you need. Not only is the game important but all of the food makes the best football party. Make sure your guests are well-fed and…
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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.