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Easy Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip with Cream Cheese Recipe
This is our easy jalapeno popper dip appetizer with an addictive crunchy crust of panko breadcrumbs. Rich cream cheese, spicy diced jalapenos, and sharp cheddar cheese make this a deliciously warm and gooey party dip. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies but watch out it is unbelievably addictive. Love the taste of a classic jalapeno…
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Cranberry Fluff
Cranberry Fluff is a perfect recipe for a side dish or dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It has the sweet taste of all the Cool Whip Fluff recipes with a little tartness of the cranberries. Add a cubed apple for a little crunch. You can use sugar-free instant Vanilla pudding, add the cranberries, pineapple, pecans,…
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Hosting Thanksgiving for the First Time: 20 Easy Tips
20 Tips To Prepare Your Home For Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner First time hosting Thanksgiving? I remember that overwhelmed feeling well. Here is the truth though, you do not have to do everything perfectly for the day to feel special. Most of the time, it really is the simple touches that matter most. I have learned…
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Christmas Jello Mold: Old Fashioned Holiday Salad Recipe
The best dessert for your holiday table is an old fashioned Christmas Jello mold your whole family will ask for every single year. This is our family recipe, passed down from my mother-in-law Grace. It is layered with cherries, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans, then set in a pretty poinsettia mold. If you have never…
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Zucchini Cornbread Casserole
Zucchini cornbread casserole is the newest recipe to come out of our garden. Two weeks into zucchini season, and we already have more than we can keep up with. This casserole is full of fresh vegetables and is a full meal. If you love zucchini in the summer, you will love this on a warm…
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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.