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How To Roast A Thanksgiving Turkey Easy Recipe
Roasting a turkey for the first time can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. Learn an easy turkey recipe for how to roast a Thanksgiving turkey. This method is simple to follow and will cook a delicious moist perfectly seasoned turkey every time. All the work is done before the turkey goes into…
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Fall Family Activity Bucket List Free Printable
Fall is a beautiful time of the year and goes by so fast. That is why I make an organized plan each year for activities I want to enjoy with my family. Apple picking, pumpkin carving, cider & donuts. You get so busy with everyday life that you forget to plan and schedule the fun…
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21 Easy Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes for a Successful Dinner
All of the Easy Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes you will need for a successful dinner, everything but the turkey! Thanksgiving Dinner is the hardest of the traditional holiday dinner. It is a challenge to get all the side dishes prepared, cooked, and ready at the same time the turkey comes out of the oven. The…
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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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Easy 3 Ingredient Pineapple Ice Cream
If you need a simple frozen dessert that the whole family will love, this 3-ingredient pineapple ice cream is it. You only need three things, and it comes together in about 20 minutes. The best part? It tastes so close to the Dole Whip you get at Disney. That creamy, sweet pineapple flavor you love…
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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.