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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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Easy Homemade Cherry Pie RecipeΒ
This cherry pie recipe is the one I reach for every June when our local Ohio pick-your-own farms open and the trees are loaded with sweet-tart sour cherries. Fresh from the farm to the oven. There is nothing quite like it. And the best part? This recipe works just as beautifully with frozen or canned…
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Super Simple Salsa
In the summer we love to have people over and a Super Simple Summer Salsa is an easy appetizer to have at the ready. Whether you’re having neighbors, neighborhood kids, or graduation parties, Fourth of July parties, or just an evening out on the deck a super simple summer salsa is always a hit. With…
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Extra Lemon Pasta Salad with Basil Herb Vinaigrette
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Extra Lemon Pasta Salad with Basil Herb Vinaigrette, a perfect dish for dining al fresco. This pasta salad features fresh herbs, light and simple ingredients, and a zingy lemon kick that brings extra freshness to every bite of this easy pasta salad recipe. Everybody loves a good pasta salad and…
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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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OH HI! I’M SUSAN! I’m so happy you’re here!
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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.