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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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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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20 Easy Friendsgiving Dessert Ideas
Thanksgiving dessert ideas are not just for family holidays, but are just as delicious for a fun Friendsgiving dessert ideas. Start a new tradition of a Friendsgiving holiday party and make sure you have a wide variety of desserts. While Dutch Apple Crumb Pie may not be your mother-in-law’s favorite, it just may be what…
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Easy Football Party Food Ideas Recipes Guests will Love
Football season is here! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to get together with friends and watch the big game, we’ve got all the football party food ideas you need. Not only is the game important but all of the food makes the best football party. Make sure your guests are well-fed and…
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Orange Fluff Jello Salad Recipe with Cool Whip
Orange fluff jello salad is the recipe I think of every time our church has a potluck. It is a delicious, sweet, fluffy, creamy retro Jell-O salad. The dish is full of flavors from the mandarin oranges and the Cool Whip. While it is called a salad, it’s more like a dessert. It is a…
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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.