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Spiral Ham in Crockpot with Brown Sugar Pineapple Glaze
This spiral ham in the crockpot cooks low and slow in a brown sugar pineapple glaze until it is tender and juicy all the way through. Pineapple rings and bright red cherries hold on with whole cloves, so it looks like a holiday centerpiece the minute you lift the lid. It takes about 25 minutes…
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Easy Karo Syrup Pecan Pie Recipe with Dark Corn Syrup
An easy pecan pie with dark Karo syrup is the pie I count on for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The dark syrup gives it a deep, almost caramel flavor, with a little salty bite from the butter and a crunchy pecan top. It is a traditional holiday pie in so many homes. It is also one…
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Easy Christmas Decorations Cricut Project Glitter Town People
In no time you can make a simple Cricut Craft Project for your mantle, or holiday table with these beautiful Christmas Village People, cut out of glitter cardstock. A simple 2D & 3D paper project can add just a little extra to your Christmas Decorations. Every year, we keep a similar theme for our fireplace…
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Easy Quick Breakfast Overnight French Toast Casserole
A warm sweet protein packed ready to bake in the morning Easy Quick Breakfast Overnight French toast Casserole is perfect when you’re having family over for a long weekend. Warm and fluffy in the middle, crunchy & cinnamony with a touch of maple syrup on top. At the first bite, you will find yourself back…
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Easy Roasted Turkey Recipe for Thanksgiving
This easy roasted turkey recipe shows you how to roast a Thanksgiving turkey that stays moist, even if it is your first time. Butter under the skin, a foil tent, and a few simple steps do most of the work. All the prep happens before the turkey goes in the oven. Once it is roasting,…
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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
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.