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Quick Instant Pot Mac & Cheese Recipe
A quick homemade Mac & Cheese recipe can be easily made in half the time with an Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker. When time is short and the family is hungry you can have dinner on the table in no time at all. I love my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot especially for Mac & Cheese as…
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Quick & Easy Chicken Pasta Salad
All summer long our family has made this Quick and Easy Summer Chicken Pasta Salad. Any shape of pasta, lots of veggies, fresh grilled chicken, and a favorite Italian salad dressing, make this a fast summer dinner. The perfect cold easy macaroni salad for a picnic, BBQ, cookout, or potluck. This is the best pasta salad…
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Chicken Marsala | Oven Baked
Chicken has been a popular dish in our family for many years. When Jim and I were planning our wedding, we were also planning the construction of our new home. We came back from our honeymoon, and the house wasn’t quite complete, as we had no windows. We stayed the first month of our marriage…
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17 St. Patrick’s Day Irish Party Food Ideas
This St. Patrick’s Day roundup is full of easy St Patrick’s Day appetizers, St Patrick’s Day party food, and St. Patrick’s Day snacks that are realistic for busy families. Whether you are putting together a quick family dinner, sending something fun to school, or setting up a simple green food party, these St. Patrick’s Day…
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Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet Casserole Low Carb
This Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet Casserole is just what you need for a busy weeknight family dinner! Made with lean ground beef, fresh zucchini, and simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, this dish is a quick and delicious way to get dinner on the table. Using a large skillet, you’ll layer everything together,…
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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.























