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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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21 Cozy Fall Recipes You Will Want to Make Again
Cozy fall recipes are exactly what this time of year calls for. Pumpkin, apple, warm spices, and maple show up in everything I bake once the weather turns cool. I have gathered twenty one of our family favorites here, from soups to cookies to a pie that started a whole holiday tradition. Make sure to…
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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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Ninja Creami Pumpkin Protein Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Pumpkin Protein Ice Cream is exactly what I want during pumpkin season. It tastes just as cozy as a pumpkin spice latte or a big bowl of regular ice cream, but without all the sugar and calories those treats carry. I love fall flavors as much as anyone. But between the coffee shop…
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Healthy Dark Cherry Frozen Yogurt (High-Protein, Low-Sugar)
There is nothing better on a hot summer day than creamy, cold, homemade Protein Dark Cherry Ninja Creami frozen yogurt. The cold creamy texture and the high protein to keep you full make it an easy, healthy snack. With your Ninja Creami machine, you can whip up this protein-packed treat with simple ingredients in no time. This recipe is…
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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.