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Easy Halloween Marshmallow Popcorn Balls (no corn syrup!)
Easy Halloween Marshmallow Popcorn Balls (no corn syrup!) are the ultimate gooey, fun Halloween treats that are more fun than frightening. Made with melted marshmallows instead of corn syrup, these easy Halloween snacks are perfect for kids’ Halloween parties, school fall events, or festive family nights. Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party for kids or…
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Harvest Pancake Muffins or Puffins
Easy Pancake Muffins are a convenient and fun way to have pancakes at any time. If you love pancakes and you are short on time and have a little one that loves the taste of pancakes you will love this quick and easy Harvest Pancake Muffin or as we call them Puffins. My little ones…
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Christmas Spritz Cookies Best Buttery German Spritz
These soft, buttery Christmas spritz cookies are a holiday tradition and one of our family favorites. Sweetened with a few sprinkles and full of classic butter flavor, they melt in your mouth with every bite. You press the dough through a cookie press to make little trees, stars, and poinsettias. It is a sweet, hands-on…
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Desserts | Fall 🍁 | Recipes | Thanksgiving 🦃
Fall Cupcakes with Apple Cider and Cinnamon Buttercream
You will want to try these fluffy apple cider fall cupcakes with creamy vanilla cinnamon buttercream frosting. You will love baking with the kids and making these super easy fall cupcakes. Cute sprinkles with sugar leaves give the cupcakes the look of fall and are perfect for Thanksgiving. These fall cupcakes start with a box…
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Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs (Easy 5 Ingredient Appetizer)
Crockpot cranberry meatballs are an easy holiday appetizer made with frozen meatballs, whole cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. You stir the sauce together in your slow cooker, add the meatballs, and cook them on low for 4 hours. A quick and easy holiday appetizer. From Grape Jelly to Cranberry Meatballs in…
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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.