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Printable Thanksgiving Recipe Cards
Sharing recipes on Thanksgiving Day is a new tradition for our family. I wanted to start a new tradition of sharing the family recipes with all of our guests & to have our family & friends who attend our Thanksgiving Day Dinner. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you…
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15 Favorite Thanksgiving Pies and Dessert Recipes
No Thanksgiving feast is complete without dessert, and these are the best pies to serve at your Thanksgiving table. From cozy fruit pies to rich chocolate treats, every recipe here is made for the holiday season. You’ll find flaky crusts, buttery crusts, and even a guide to the perfect pie crust. Whether you’re baking a…
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Kids Kitchen Helper Chore Chart, Free Printable by Age
Every year around Thanksgiving I hear the same thing from young moms. The kids want to help, and there is no room in the kitchen for anyone to help. I have been there. You are watching the turkey, the rolls are rising, and three little people are standing at your elbow asking what they can…
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The Best Pumpkin Chili with Turkey Sausage
The whole family will love the best pumpkin chili with turkey sausage recipe. When the weather starts to change, the leaves start to turn, and you are heading to a high school football game, chili is one of the first foods that comes to mind. As we get excited for the cooler weather and the…
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The Best Simple Vegetable Garden Pasta Salad
A simple Garden pasta salad is a classic American tradition throughout the summer months for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, and summer graduation parties. One of the simplest side dishes you can make for any of your summer activities. Pasta salad is quick and easy to put together loaded with garden or farmer market vegetables, and can…
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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.