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How To Make Simple Instant Pot Potato Salad
How to make a simple classic potato salad in the Instant Pot. A classic family favorite side dish made simple by using your Instant Pot. Traditional for all the summer picnic holidays. An old fashioned summer barbecue classic that will disappear as fast as you set it out. Easy to make the morning before with…
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How to Plan a Kid Friendly Summer Picnic in Your Own Backyard
Get your kids to play outside all summer along with a picnic campout theme party in your own backyard. Like you, I am always trying to get my children outside in the beautiful summer weather. We have long winters here in Ohio and when it is sunny and warm I want to take full advantage of…
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Ninja Creami Peppermint Ice Cream Holiday Treat
If you love the cool and refreshing taste of peppermint combined with a creamy, indulgent texture, this Ninja Creami White Peppermint Bark Ice Cream is perfect for you. This homemade ice cream is easy to make, using simple ingredients, and is an absolute treat during the holiday season or any time of year. Whether you’re…
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Dutch Apple Crumble Pie
Dutch Apple Crumble Pie is a deliciously sweet apple pie filling in a flaky pie crust with tons of buttery cinnamon crumble topping. Bake it up and enjoy the warm, sweet fragrances of apple pie! The Pie That Changed Our Holiday Tradition I have always made a traditional two crust apple pie for the holidays;…
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Cold Tomato Gazpacho Soup
Our Summer Garden & Homemade Cold Tomato Gazpacho Soup Gazpacho is a light cold soup full of garden fresh veggies picked right from our garden. But do not worry if you do not have a garden. You can get all the ingredients from your local farmers’ market. This cold tomato soup is loaded with the…
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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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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.