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Healthy Asian Tofu Tacos with Coleslaw
So delicious your family will be asking for these healthy Asian Tofu Tacos with a tangy Asian coleslaw every week. The tofu is lightly fried in olive oil and cooked with a spicy peanut Gochujang Sauce κ³ μΆμ₯ The combination is amazing. These tofu tacos are packed with flavor and crunch, combining crispy tofu and tangy…
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Easy Flaky Pie Crust Recipe Without a Food
Updated May 11, 2026 This easy pie crust recipe is the only one you will ever need. If you have a rolling pin, a pie pan, and a few simple ingredients, you can have a homemade, flaky, all-butter pie crust on the table in minutes. Apple pie, pumpkin pie, cherry pie, pot pie, this crust…
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Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Oreo Cookie Recipe
Your kids are going to go absolutely wild for this Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, and honestly, so do I. There’s something about that creamy vanilla base loaded with chunky Oreo pieces that just hits different when it comes straight from your own kitchen.e is just what you need. This recipe, using the…
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Easy S’mores Cupcakes
Summer is a time for playing outside, campfires & S’mores. But depending on the weather sometimes S’mores can be cupcakes. I am a S’mores fanatic, I love all things that are S’mores flavor, but where we live you can not always have a campfire. I have been looking for a cupcake recipe but all the…
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Easy Pecan Pie with Dark Karo Syrup
An easy Pecan Pie with dark Karo syrup is the perfect combination for sweet and salty pie perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. A traditional holiday pie in many homes and one that can be made with the kid’s help. History of Pecan Pie for the Holidays Pecan pie is first baked in Europe and then…
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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. 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.























