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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Soup
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Soup is one of those classic comfort food recipes that has stood the test of time for good reason. Tender cabbage leaves are filled with seasoned ground beef and rice, then baked low and slow in a rich, savory tomato soup sauce until everything is perfectly cooked through. This is…
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Simple Sweet Moist Cornbread -Traditional Recipe or Quick Mix
If crisp fall air and beautifully changing colored leaves remind you of savory bubbling chili on the stove, fall chili reminds me of my Grandmother Mable Landfearβs cornbread. Her traditional recipe from the early 1900s is easy, most, and simple to mix together. When you have a house full of little ones, our favorite box…
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Cozy Fall Bucket List β Plus Winter, Spring & Summer Lists
Cozy Fall Bucket List Fun for the Whole Family Fall is the perfect time to slow down and soak up the little things. Whether itβs wrapping up in cozy sweaters, sipping hot apple cider, or taking a scenic drive through fall foliage, thereβs something magical about this season. I know how hard it is to…
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Simple Easy Beer Cheese Soup – Keto Friendly
A quick Beer Cheese Soup if warm, filling, creamy, & makes the house smell great. Served with a side of bacon makes it a perfect low carb meal. Warm & cozy for any family fall dinner. If you have family or friends over for dinner this Beer Cheese Soup recipe will soon be a most…
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Instant Pot Corn Chowder with Potato
Quick & Easy summer fresh sweet corn chowder recipe is amazing and cooked perfectly in your Instant Pot. Creamy & Delicious, simple whole ingredients, fresh with garden picked corn or your local farmers market. Save time in your day when preparing meals by using the Instant Pot to help you be hands-free. Spend more time…
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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
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.























