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Easy Fresh Tomato Pasta Salad
As the garden becomes more abundant in the hot days of July and August, as the tomatoes overwhelm our kitchen, this Easy Fresh Tomato Pasta Salad is one of my husband’s favorites. When the children were little I used to make this often, as our children like to eat just plain Pasta with Parmesan cheese,…
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5 Steps to Prepare Your Raised Bed Vegetable Garden for Spring Plantings
Planting a raised bed does not have to be confusing or complicated. There are basically 5 steps to preparing the soil after you have the raised bed built. Clearing out any old rocks and debris, weed whacking all weeds to the ground, hand turning the soil, rototilling the soil, and raking smooth. 5 Steps to…
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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker)
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of those flavors everyone loves, and making it at home is easier than you think. This simple ice cream recipe is creamy, fresh, and full of classic mint flavor with just the right amount of chocolate chips. Using a Cuisinart ice cream maker, this chocolate chip mint ice…
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Easy 3 Ingredient Pineapple Sorbet
When you need an easy to make simple ingredient dessert for family or a dinner party Easy 3 Ingredient Pineapple Sorbet is the perfect recipe. With a food processor or blender, it comes together quickly with simple delicious pineapple and a hint of coconut. Not just like Disney Dole whip but a lighter dessert. You…
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5 Steps to Planting a Vegetable Garden in Raised Beds – Plants and Seeds
If you are interested in fresh homegrown vegetables using raised beds will make your garden more productive and keep it weed-free. I have 5 basic steps to planting a vegetable garden in a raised bed for seedling plants from the store or from seed. Vegetable gardens are an excellent source of food for the family…
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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.