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06.25.2025
Strawberry Margarita
This Strawberry Margarita recipe is so easy to throw together. Make a pitcher in minutes for your next party! Margaritas are a very favorite of mine with my best friend’s family recipe for the best margaritas topping the list. These strawberry margaritas with their simple ingredients come in a close second. They are perfect for…
06.22.2025
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate Cream Pie is such a delightful dessert that will melt the hearts of all chocolate lovers. Even if you are a beginner baker, this will be a great recipe to make. We have some major chocolate lovers in our house, and I’m one of them. And somehow, this chocolate cream pie hits every note…
06.21.2025
Strawberry Cheesecake
This Strawberry Cheesecake is going to rock your world. A delicious graham cracker crust, a smooth cheesecake filling, and an amazing strawberry topping come together in the perfect way. Cheesecake is a favorite in our house, and my easy cheesecake recipe is a no-fail, perfect dessert. In this spin on cheesecake, we are taking that…
06.18.2025
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A Strawberry Banana Smoothie is the perfect quick breakfast. It is delicious, just four ingredients, and comes together in minutes. I make a smoothie for breakfast just about every morning. They are so simple to make and leave me full and satisfied throughout the morning. If you are a smoothie lover like I am, you…
06.15.2025
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
This delicious and creamy Tuscan Chicken is a simple chicken dinner that your whole family will absolutely love. This is a dinner recipe that is fit for guests, but is so easy to throw together. If you are looking for more delicious dinner ideas that you can seamlessly fold into your rotation, this creamy Tuscan…
06.14.2025
Grilled Pizza
Grilled Pizza is a great way to make a pizza in the summer! It’s like a wood fire taste without the wood fire stove. You will love it. Pizza is such a staple in our house. It’s always a win, and we love making our homemade pizza dough and then letting the kids make their…
06.11.2025
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Asparagus is the perfect easy summer side. This recipe comes together with simple ingredients and grills up in literally minutes. I love asparagus in just about every form, but there is something so magical about grilled asparagus. We are using the same ingredients as in my oven-roasted asparagus, but throwing it all on the…
06.09.2025
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork is an easy slow cooker recipe that your family will adore. Made with simple ingredients and the best homemade BBQ sauce, this is a home run! Whether you are feeding a hungry crowd or you are just making dinner on a busy weeknight, there is not much that is better than…
06.08.2025
Monte Cristo Sandwich
There is nothing quite so delicious as a Monte Cristo Sandwich. It is made with really simple ingredients, but it is out of this world. If you’ve never had a Monte Cristo Sandwich before (an Americanized version of a Croque Monsieur), it is like a combination of French toast and a grilled cheese sandwich, with…
06.07.2025
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are your new favorite dinner recipe. Chicken thighs and a few spices combine to make a delectable chicken recipe. We love our air fryer so much. It preheats so quickly, and it is a great way to make a fast dinner. These crispy chicken thighs are the perfect air fryer recipe.…
06.06.2025
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber
This bright and fresh Watermelon Salad makes the perfect easy summer side dish. Seasonal ingredients, like watermelon, cucumber, and mint, combine with savory feta, red onion, and a simple dressing for the perfect side to bring to any picnic or BBQ. Summer salads are one of my favorite recipes to create this time of year.…
06.06.2025
Orange Creamsicle
This Orange Creamsicle cocktail is your favorite childhood treat as a grown-up drink! You will love this easy and delicious treat. Cocktails that double as dessert are my favorite! This great orange creamsicle cocktail has been super popular on Simple Joy for almost 10 years! I decided recently that it needed a photo update. You…












