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Jell-O Easter Eggs Fun for Kids at Easter Dinner
Jell-O Eggs are a tradition in our family for Easter. We love to make colored hard-boiled eggs but different colored Jell-O eggs come in a top second. So much fun to make, easy, and a perfect treat for after school snacks or at dinner for dessert in anticipation of Easter Sunday and the Easter Bunny. …
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Easy Bunny Ear Easter Cupcakes for Kids
Have fun this Easter with your kids making super easy bunny ear Easter Cupcakes. Start with a box mix to make the cupcake mix super easy and spend your time with the kids decorating with sprinkles and fun bunny ear tippers. Make a simple buttercream frosting that will have you asking for a second cupcake….
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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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Simple Easy Beer Cheese Soup – Keto Friendly
A quick Beer Cheese Soup if warm, filling, creamy, & makes the house smell great. Served with a side of bacon makes it a perfect low carb meal. Warm & cozy for any family fall dinner. If you have family or friends over for dinner this Beer Cheese Soup recipe will soon be a most…
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17 St. Patrick’s Day Irish Party Food Ideas
This St. Patrickβs Day roundup is full of easy St Patrickβs Day appetizers, St Patrick’s Day party food, and St. Patrick’s Day snacks that are realistic for busy families. Whether you are putting together a quick family dinner, sending something fun to school, or setting up a simple green food party, these St. Patrick’s Day…
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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.
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.























