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Homemade Whipped Cream comes together with only two ingredients and it is perfect for topping all of your homemade desserts and pies. The beauty of making anything from scratch is controlling exactly what is in it and having the peace of mind that it is fresh. Rather than buying Cool Whip or pre-made whipped cream…

My Beef Stir Fry is going to be added to your meal rotation so quickly! With a delicious sauce that works as both a marinade and a sauce for this great dinner, you will fall in love with all the flavors in this simple recipe. My family loves stir fry recipes! We have so many…

Crepes may seem intimidating, but they are incredibly easy to make at home. Fill them with whatever you like to make a delicious breakfast that everyone will love. In the spring of 2024, my family spent a week in Paris – it was the best! In addition to seeing the Mona Lisa, climbing to the…

Walking Tacos make a simple and delicious dinner that makes my kids cheer! With just 15 minutes to throw together. I love dinners that allow my kids to customize their plates. Taco night for us is a regular because of this, and walking tacos are another really fun spin. Double or triple the taco meat…

Skillet Cornbread comes together quickly and makes the perfect side dish for so many great recipes. When I first published my Cornbread Recipe, I received such mixed feedback. Those who made it, absolutely loved it. But there were plenty of others who thought that I had committed high sacrilege. I use a milk and vinegar…

Poached Eggs are so simple to make. Following my step-by-step photos, you’ll have the perfect easy breakfast. If you only ever eat poached eggs when you are out to brunch, you are going to be so happy you found your way to my corner of the internet. A poached egg is a delicious and simple…

Key Lime Cheesecake is an easy dessert that you are bound to love. The flavors of cheesecake and key lime pie come together in the most amazing way. If you are intimidated to make a cheesecake, give this one a try! A few years ago, I was lucky enough to spend a day on Key…

This oatmeal cookie recipe is easy to throw together, but results in the perfect cookie. These delicious oatmeal cookies are crisp on the outside and perfectly chewy on the inside. We love a delicious oatmeal raisin cookie in our house (well, some prefer the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie), but a plain oatmeal cookie is amazingly…

My homemade Taco Salad is going to become your go-to easy dinner recipe. Made with our mouth-watering taco meat, you cannot beat the combination of flavors in this easy light dinner. As you may have noticed, tacos are my love language. Chicken tacos are my go-to comfort food, and one of my favorite recipes on…

A lemon meringue pie is an absolutely delicious dessert. From the flakey pie crust, to the perfectly sweet lemon filling, to the meringue on top, you will adore this pie. One of the hallmarks of Simple Joy is providing you with recipes that anyone can make, regardless of their experience in the kitchen. This delicious…

BLT Pasta Salad is easy to make and perfect for a crowd. With simple ingredients and delicious flavors, this will win over any party guests. I love the flavors of a BLT Sandwich so much, that I tend to turn everything BLT. BLT Chicken Salad and BLT Dip is amazing, but you will absolutely love…

Beef Teriyaki is a simple dinner that you are bound to love. This quick teriyaki beef stir fry made with easy ingredients is going to become a regular in your rotation. My family never tires of stir fry recipes. In fact, I have to work really hard to space them out far enough on Simple…