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8 Minute Instant Pot Baby Potatoes in Butter and Parsley
Making 8 minute Instant Pot baby potatoes with butter & parsley has been a favorite at the family table for years. Popular in the 50s and 60s, now you can make a fork tender fully parsley potato hands off in the instant pot. It is one of the simplest potato recipes, quick & easy…
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Best Easy Summer Salads Refreshing Recipes Ideas
Welcome to my roundup of the best summer salads! When the summer season arrives and the hot days become too hot to turn on the stove, there’s nothing more satisfying than indulging in a delicious salad made with fresh ingredients. Find all the best pasta salads, cole slaw recipes with ramen noodles, rice salads, even…
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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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Chocolate Strawberry Poke Cake with Hot Fudge Filling
There is a moment at every family gathering where someone cuts into this cake, sees the dark hot fudge filling running through every single crumb, and goes completely quiet. The strawberry whipped cream frosting makes it look like it came from a bakery, but nobody is prepared for what is inside. That quiet lasts about…
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Blueberry Frozen Greek Yogurt with Ninja Creami
Delicious and Healthy Ninja Creami Blueberry Yogurt Ice Cream with Chobani Zero Sugar Greek Yogurt. Are you a fan of blueberries and greek yogurt? Looking for a healthy and delicious frozen treat that won’t derail your diet? Look no further! This recipe is a delicious homemade blueberry frozen yogurt using Chobani Zero Sugar Greek Yogurt…
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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.