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Leftover Mashed Potatoes Potato Pancakes
Take leftover mashed potatoes & make the most delicious weekend breakfast, Potato Pancakes. Using the Instant Pot, you can make potato pancakes even if you do not have leftovers. How is this related to an Instant Pot? Well, a mistake I made while making potato salad resulted in the most delicious breakfast the next day. Planning ahead…
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Easy Brown Sugar Pineapple CrockPot Spiral Ham
Easy Brown Sugar Pineapple CrockPot Ham recipe cooks all by itself for a perfect big holiday dinner we love this recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas Dinner, and Easter dinner. It is so easy because once you have the spiral cut ham and the brown sugar glaze all in the CrockPot it is the easy way to…
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Healthy Dark Cherry Frozen Yogurt (High-Protein, Low-Sugar)
There is nothing better on a hot summer day than creamy, cold, homemade Protein Dark Cherry Ninja Creami frozen yogurt. The cold creamy texture and the high protein to keep you full make it an easy, healthy snack. With your Ninja Creami machine, you can whip up this protein-packed treat with simple ingredients in no time. This recipe is…
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St. Patrick’s Day Good Luck Shamrock Printable
St. Partick’s Day Good Luck Shamrock Printable ☘ The beautiful spring green color of my printable, St. Patrick’s Day Good Luck Shamrock brightens my office. You too can get this bright and cheery Print & Frame Home Decor Art. If you are looking for other fun St. Patrick’s Crafts to enjoy with the kids check out my…
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Irish Soda Bread Recipe Easy Knead with Bread Machine
This post was originally published in February 2024 and has been updated with improved instructions and additional tips in February 2026. There is nothing better than the smell of fresh bread baking in your kitchen. We all know that warm, yeasty scent that fills every corner of your home and makes everyone gather around asking,…
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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.
