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Chocolate Poke Cake With Box Cake Mix
Chocolate Poke Cake is one of those desserts that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but your secret weapon is a box of Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix and a little bit of patience while it cools. A little decoration, and it looks like you are starting your own bakery. What…
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Creamy CrockPot Dry Ranch Dressing Chicken 5-Ingredients
Creamy CrockPot Ranch Chicken is one of those recipes I have always kept in my back pocket for the busiest weeknights. Just 5 simple ingredients go into the slow cooker, and hours later, you have the most tender, saucy chicken your family has ever tasted. We are talking ranch seasoning mix, boneless skinless chicken breasts,…
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15 Easy Chicken Marinades for Freezer to Grill
Summer grilling recipes are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table fast, and having a freezer stocked with ready-to-grill chicken makes it even easier. These 15 easy chicken marinades take just minutes to prep and turn plain chicken into a delicious family dinner. This post contains some affiliate links, for your…
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Easy Chili Frito Corn Salad Grilling Side Dish
Easy Spicy Frito Corn Salad with Cheese is a simply delicious fresh side dish that you and your guest will not be able to stop eating. A dump-and-mix and mix recipe perfect for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, and family parties but can be made year-round. When corn is in season you can make the recipe by…
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How to Make Easy Vegan Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad without Mint
Healthy vegan quinoa tabbouleh salad is a refreshing version of a classic Tabbouleh. Light full of parsley and refreshing lemon dressing but no mint. Packed with veggies, light and low calorie vegan salad is the perfect summer side dish for any get together. If you are looking for a vegetarian or vegan recipe to start…
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OH HI! I’m 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.