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Easy Bisquick Pancake Recipe: Ultimate Apple Cinnamon
Bisquick pancake mix is an easy pancake recipe and a classic in many homes. When you add cinnamon and apple sauce with a hint of vanilla extract to the recipe it becomes a delicious healthy version of the classic Bisqick pancake recipe. You add a little whole wheat flour for extra fiber, cinnamon is rich…
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30 Cozy Fall Dinner Ideas for Easy Family Meals (Fall Desserts)
Fall is the season for cozy dinners that bring everyone to the table. From hearty crockpot meals to comforting Instant Pot soups and even a few sweet fall desserts. All of these recipes are family-friendly, easy to make, and perfect for chilly nights. Here are 35 of my favorite cozy fall dinner ideas to inspire…
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Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
When you picture the classic dishes on your Thanksgiving table, Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows are usually right there in the middle. This is the kind of side dish that brings back cherished memories of holidays with the people we love. Tender sweet potatoes get coated in a buttery brown sugar and maple…
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Knorr Vegetable Spinach Dip In A Classic Bread Bowl
Classic Knorr spinach dip served in a pumpernickel bread bowl is a favorite spinach dip recipe for any party. This is the original recipe you will remember. It has simple ingredients and is quick and easy to prepare in just a few minutes. The pumpernickel flavor of the bread bowl will bring back memories of…
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Angel Food Cake with Layers of Strawberries and Stabilized Whipped Cream
This strawberry angel food cake recipe is a light and fluffy dessert. It’s made with fresh strawberries and a box mix for the cake, for a simple strawberry cake recipe that anyone can make! The cake is airy and delicious by itself but adds layers of whipped cream and freshly picked strawberries and you are…
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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. 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.