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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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Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe, Easy Make Ahead Side Dish
Jiffy corn casserole is the creamy, buttery side dish our family has made every Thanksgiving and Christmas since 1995. You stir it together in one bowl, and it bakes up golden and fluffy every single time. The best part is you can put it together the day before and let it rest in the refrigerator…
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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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Baked Brie with Walnuts and Honey: A Perfect Holiday Appetizer
Baked brie cheese is a classic appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. It’s creamy, rich, and oh-so-delicious! The combination of warm brie cheese, crunchy walnuts, and sweet honey are absolutely irresistible. Plus, it’s super easy to make. We serve it for every holiday party as it is the first appetizer to disappear….
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Homemade Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe
Homemade Southern Pimento Cheese is one of those recipes that takes me right back to my mom’s kitchen in the 1960s. Growing up, this was her go-to for home parties and church functions. She would spread it on soft bread, cut the sandwiches into little triangles, and they were always the first thing to vanish…
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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.























