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St. Patricks Day Decorations Shamrock Banner Cricut Craft
Remembering the Family Shamrock Plant with a Shamrock Banner with Pom Poms Creating a St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock & Pom Pom Banner is an easy and fun March craft to enjoy with your kids. Children of all ages can join in making pom poms and helping find the perfect location to hang the garland. this…
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Ninja Creami Healthy Strawberry Easy Homemade Ice Cream
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream made in the Ninja Creami is light, creamy, and full of fresh strawberry flavor. This easy Ninja Creami recipe uses simple ingredients and can be customized for low-fat, dairy-free, or protein ice cream. Itβs the perfect homemade ice cream for hot summer days or an easy family dessert. If youβre just…
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Watergate Salad Pineapple Pistachio Dessert
Serving a big bowl of fluffy pistachio Watergate Salad reminds me of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the retro recipes in the 1970s. But this creamy light, delicious side dish (you could say snack dessert) refers to the Washington DC hotel and not the scandal of the nation. Rich, creamy, and fluffy, a super light dessert that…
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Easy Pecan Pie Shortbread Bar Cookie with Maple Syrup
Pecan Shortbread Bars made with real maple syrup taste like a traditional pecan pie in cookie bar form. These delicious bars are made with a buttery shortbread crust and crunchy pecans drizzled with maple syrup topping. It is an easy dessert for the holiday season and the perfect surprise addition to any cookie exchange. You…
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Funfetti Cake Mix Dip
If you love cake, and love cake batter and love cake batter dips you will love serving this fun easy dip on your next Charcuterie Dessert Board. The sprinkles in the Funfetti Cake mix dip add color and fun to this smooth creamy fruit and dessert dip. And all you had to say is “Cake”…
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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.
I want to help you feed your family healthy, homemade dinners, desserts, and snacks that help them grow without you spending hours standing over the stove.
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.























