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Baked Artichoke Dip Hot & Cheesy
If you’re looking for an easy recipe appetizer that has simple ingredients you will love this classic baked hot artichoke dip recipe! Β A delicious Hot & Cheesy Artichoke Dip that is creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, and holiday parties, that is a crowd favorite. This easy artichoke dip…
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Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
When you picture the classic dishes on your Thanksgiving table, Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows are usually right there in the middle. This is the kind of side dish that brings back cherished memories of holidays with the people we love. Tender sweet potatoes get coated in a buttery brown sugar and maple…
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Easy Bisquick Pancake Recipe: Ultimate Apple Cinnamon
Bisquick pancake mix is an easy pancake recipe and a classic in many homes. When you add cinnamon and apple sauce with a hint of vanilla extract to the recipe it becomes a delicious healthy version of the classic Bisqick pancake recipe. You add a little whole wheat flour for extra fiber, cinnamon is rich…
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26 Best Apple Baking Recipes for Fall.
When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, fall baking season officially begins. And nothing says falling leaves and autumn more deliciously than the scent of apples bubbling away in the oven. Whether it’s cinnamon-spiced, or brown sugar-glazed, apples are perfect for baked treats that warm both the kitchen and put a…
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St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Ice Cream Ninja Creami Recipe
St. Patrickβs 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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OH HI! Iβm 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
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.























