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How to Make Strawberry Buttercream without Freeze Dried Strawberries
Make the best strawberry buttercream frosting with just the strawberries you have. No freeze dried strawberries are needed. Easy homemade fresh strawberry buttercream frosting is perfect in June when you have baskets of strawberries from the local Y-pick farm. So delicious you don’t even need the vanilla cupcake. I am not suggesting that you just…
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Ninja Creami Tips and Tricks
If your Ninja Creami ice cream ever turns out crumbly, powdery, or dry, youβre not alone. This is one of the most common beginner issues, and the good news is itβs usually an easy fix. These Ninja Creami tips and tricks will help you understand why crumbly ice cream happens, how to fix it fast,…
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Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Oreo Cookie Recipe
If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a delightful homemade Ice Cream treat, this Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Oreo Cookie Recipe is just what you need. This recipe, using the Ninja Creami ice cream maker, brings together the iconic taste of Oreo cookies with the creamy texture that makes…
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Easy Valentine’s Day Heart Shortbread Cookies Dipped In Chocolate
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and wow your family with delicious melt in your mouth Heart shaped shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate. It is so simple to mix together the 5 ingredient cookie dough to make these buttery cut-out cookies. You will have so much fun seeing the smiles on your children’s faces as they cut out…
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Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream No Artificial Dyes
Experience the creamy perfection of this homemade pistachio ice cream, made effortlessly with your Ninja Creami ice cream maker. Using simple ingredients, this easy recipe delivers rich, classic pistachio flavors. Moreover, this simple recipe makes it the dreamiest ice cream you’ll want to enjoy again and again. Creating the perfect ice cream at home has…
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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.























