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Easy Homemade Bread Machine White Bread The Best Sally Lunn Recipe
Easy Bread Machine White Bread Dough Recipe. Nothing makes a house feel like home other than having the smell of fresh bread baking. With our busy lives, you may not think you can have that warm fluffy bread ready for your family to eat. But you can with the convenience of a bread machine and…
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Simple Fresh Strawberry Pie Without Jello
Simple fresh strawberry pie made without Jello is full of sweet juicy strawberries and set in a buttery homemade pie crust. So simple to make from scratch. Top with fresh whip cream or simplify it with the family’s favorite Redi Whip. Arrive home from U-Pick Strawberry farm and make this strawberry dessert to wow your…
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Watergate Salad Pineapple Pistachio Dessert
Serving a big bowl of fluffy pistachio Watergate Salad reminds me of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the retro recipes in the 1970s. But this creamy light delicious side dish (you could say snack dessert) refers to the Washington DC hotel and not the scandal of the nation. Rich, creamy, and fluffy a super light dessert that…
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Easy Pecan Pie Shortbread Bar Cookie with Maple Syrup
Pecan Shortbread Bars made with real maple syrup taste like a traditional pecan pie in cookie bar form. These delicious bars are made with a buttery shortbread crust and crunchy pecans drizzled with maple syrup topping. It is an easy dessert for the holiday season and the perfect surprise addition to any cookie exchange. You…
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Knorr Vegetable Spinach Dip In A Classic Bread Bowl
Classic Knorr spinach dip served in a pumpernickel bread bowl is a favorite spinach dip recipe for any party. This is the original recipe you will remember. It has simple ingredients and is quick and easy to prepare in just a few minutes. The pumpernickel flavor of the bread bowl will bring back memories of…
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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.























