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Sausage and Peppers is an easy weeknight dinner or the perfect game day meal. This recipe comes together with simple ingredients and is done in under 30 minutes! My family’s go to fall back meal is what we affectionally refer to as “pasta and sausages.” Its basically just sausages that are pan fried and then…

Pumpkin Puree is easy to make, and I’m giving you three different methods for making it. Use this to replace store-bought pumpkin in all of your favorite pumpkin recipes. Make this recipe in the oven (see the instructions at the bottom of the post), in an Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker. Each time…

These Chicken Stuffed Shells are filled to the brim with chicken, broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and then smothered in a rich garlic Alfredo sauce. The other day when I posted my Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce, I cautioned you that it was great on freshly made pasta but wasn’t a great recipe to bake with.…

Mulled Wine is going to be your favorite Christmas cocktail. This great drink is easy to make, and is perfect for serving a crowd. Nothing warms my heart quite like making delicious recipes for people to enjoy. (You know, hence the name of the blog, Simple Joy.) This joy gets amplified times a million when…

Candied Pecans are so simple to make with just a few ingredients. This is the perfect recipe to give as a gift, have as a fun treat, or use in salads. Eating low carb? Check out our section in the post about making these Keto Candied Pecans! Candied nuts are just about the easiest treat…

Chicken Nachos are the perfect easy dinner recipe or game day appetizer. Your whole crew is going to fall in love with these easy shredded chicken nachos. Nachos are one of my favorite things to get when I go out, but honestly, they are so crazy easy to make at home. Especially when you start…

Chicken Stir Fry is the perfect easy dinner that your family will fall in love with. If you are looking for more 30 minute dinners, meet your new favorite recipe. Stir fry recipes never get old in my house. My husband’s very favorite is my Szechuan Chicken. He could eat it once a week and…

Stabilized Whipped Cream is easy to throw together with just three ingredients. This recipe is perfect for topping cakes, piping, or using as a replacement for Cool Whip! When I first started blogging, I made a ton of recipes using Cool Whip. It was such a fast and easy way to make desserts. Over time…

Grill Seasoning is the perfect homemade spice mix to use in so many different ways. Use it as steak seasoning or throw it on vegetables! I have this great recipe for baked potato wedges that I love. It is amazing because it is only three ingredients – potatoes, olive oil, and grill seasoning. These potato…

Crockpot Applesauce is the perfect recipe to make with freshly picked apples. Easy to make and delicious, this homemade applesauce will become a family favorite. The other day I was thinking about when it was just my oldest and me all day together. I sort of wish I could go back in time and savor…

Creamy Garlic Dressing is so easy to make at home, and perfect for a side salad to accompany dinner. We tossed this with some Romain lettuce, and a few other vegetables and it was perfect! When it comes to salads, two things are true for me. The first is that I really can’t get enough.…

Fettuccine Alfredo is incredibly easy to make at home! With just four simple ingredients you can make this classic in your own kitchen. One of my husband’s very favorite dishes is Fettuccine Alfredo. In fact, when we were in Rome on our honeymoon, we visited the birthplace of this famous dish. What we didn’t know…