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Easy Christmas Spiced Nuts Recipe
Christmas spiced nuts never last long in my house. I set out a bowl, walk away for a minute, and half of them have already been picked over. The smell is what pulls everyone in. Warm, toasty nuts fill the whole house, and before I know it the family is crowded around the pan, reaching…
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30 Cheese Ball Recipes Holiday Appetizers
Cheese Ball recipes are one of the most popular holiday appetizers to serve at Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a fancy holiday party, these appetizers easy finger food ideas are packed with flavor and require hardly any time to prepare. In this roundup, we’ve gathered some of the best…
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Simple Sweet Moist Cornbread -Traditional Recipe or Quick Mix
If crisp fall air and beautifully changing colored leaves remind you of savory bubbling chili on the stove, fall chili reminds me of my Grandmother Mable Landfear’s cornbread. Her traditional recipe from the early 1900s is easy, most, and simple to mix together. When you have a house full of little ones, our favorite box…
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20 Easy Halloween Dessert Ideas for Parties and Kids
Fun Halloween desserts are the best to make with kids, whether at home, for school parties, or just for a little spooky fun. From mini Halloween desserts to bigger spooky Halloween desserts, these treats add flavor and excitement to any Halloween dinner or Halloween party menu. I mixed a few of my own family recipes…
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Chocolate Strawberry Poke Cake with Hot Fudge Filling
There is a moment at every family gathering where someone cuts into this cake, sees the dark hot fudge filling running through every single crumb, and goes completely quiet. The strawberry whipped cream frosting makes it look like it came from a bakery, but nobody is prepared for what is inside. That quiet lasts about…
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OH HI! I’m Susan!
OH HI! I’M SUSAN! I’m so happy you’re here!
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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.