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Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a delicious easy dinner that comes together in 30 minutes on the stovetop. Your family will love the rich flavors of this fast dinner. The other day a friend shared with me how similar her toddler’s sense of humor is to her’s and how much laughing they do. It occurred to…

Learn how to blind bake a pie crust with this simple tutorial and step by step photos. Perfect for any pie recipe that starts with a partially baked crust. There are so many things about baking that intimidate new bakers, and one of those things is working with pie crust. I have an easy-to-follow pie…

Tamale Pie is a classic that is getting a delicious update in this great recipe. You will love this from scratch comfort food! Sometimes when I think of old school comfort food recipes like this one I am . . . less than excited. So often those recipes lack flavor for the sake of being…

This easy Fried Rice Recipe is a must make! It comes together in 20 minutes and makes the perfect side dish. I absolutely love a good fried rice recipe. It’s like comfort food and a treat all rolled into one. But making fried rice at home couldn’t be easier. This is a fantastic base recipe…

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is an easy and delicious dinner that you will love. Made in just under 30 minutes, this is a dinner win! If you are looking for a healthy dinner, pork tenderloin is always a great choice. Pork tenderloin is high in protein, low in fat, cooks up quickly while still being…

Taco Pizza is such a great easy pizza recipe. It is the perfect thing to make when you are out of ideas and want something delicious! I got the best text message from my neighbor the other day. She was about to make her teenage son some muffins, and he (who is truly one of…

My crab rangoon recipe is a must make. This recipe comes together with easy to find ingredients and is such a delightful appetizer! One of my all time favorite appetizers is crab rangoons. I want to get them every time we go to a Chinese restaurant because they are so irresistible. But did you know…

These no bake energy bites are easy and the perfect snack! Made with only five ingredients and no baking required, these help keep everyone feeling full between meal. My kids are big big fans of fruit. We go through a bag of apples, two bags of grapes, and two containers of strawberries in the blink…

Sautéed Mushrooms are such a great easy side dish. These are delicious, easy to make, and perfect with everything from steak to burgers. I absolutely love mushrooms. They are good in so many dishes, but they are delightful on their own, too. You will find that this recipe for sautéed mushrooms is an amazing side…

Hamburger Helper is an easy stovetop dinner that the whole family will love. This homemade spin on the classic takes comfort food to a new level. Many of you already know that my mom and her love of feeding us is the primary inspiration behind the name, Simple Joy. She really had this beautiful way…

There is nothing that warms a home quite like homemade cinnamon rolls. This cinnamon roll recipe bakes up perfectly and has the best gooey middles. If making cinnamon rolls from scratch is intimidating for you, I’m so happy that you found this post. While making cinnamon rolls might seem like a daunting task, with my…

This simple and easy banana bread recipe is going to be your go to recipe from here on out. With only 10 minutes hands on time, simple tips, easy instructions, and a video tutorial you will love this recipe. If I’m being totally transparent, I always make my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, and almost never…