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Pistachio Protein Ice Cream – No Sugar Added
Ninja Creami Pistachio Protein Ice Cream, creamy, delicious, and has no sugar added. Treat yourself to a flavorful treat thatβs as healthy as it is satisfying. Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream made in the Ninja Creami machine! This no sugar added dessert is the perfect way to enjoy a rich, nutty flavor without the extra calories…
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Butter Pecan Ninja Creami Ice Cream β High Protein Non-Dairy
Ninja Creami butter pecan ice cream is the frozen treat you didn’t know you needed. It’s creamy, rich, nutty, and completely non-dairy. This butter pecan Ninja Creami recipe is made with almond milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, and a handful of chopped pecans. It’s the kind of protein ice cream that feels like…
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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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Classic Greek Salad Recipe with Homemade Dressing
Classic Greek Salad Recipe with Homemade Dressing is the easiest, most flavorful salad you will make all summer, packed with crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, briny olives and creamy feta in a simple red wine vinegar dressing you will want to put on everything. This summer Jim and I have been spending as much time as…
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Ninja Creami Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream is one of those recipes I almost did not share because I could not believe something this simple could taste this good. The pint comes in with 40 grams of protein for an after workout snack. I have been playing around with my Ninja Creami for a…
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OH HI! Iβm 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.























