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Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect fall sangria recipe. Made with just a handful of ingredients, your guests will love this delicious cocktail. Sangria is one of my favorite things to make! I think it takes me back to being a little kid (who obviously didn’t drink sangria). I used to love making concoctions. The…

Pesto pizza is so easy to make and perfect with my homemade pesto sauce. You are going to love this great twist on pizza. Pizza night is a favorite in our house. We could have pizza once a week and never tire of it. While our favorite way to do it is to make many…

Homemade Tomato Soup is such a classic recipe and you are bound to love this version. Made with easy to find ingredients, but deep in flavor, this is a winner! There are few things that are more comforting than a bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. But next time the craving hits,…

Walking Taco Casserole takes your favorite picnic food and turns it into a delicious casserole that is perfect for a family dinner. In our house, taco night could be every night and we would be very happy. If your family is like that, you will love this delicious spin on walking tacos. In this recipe…

My Seafood Chowder Recipe is such a delicious and hearty soup that is so easy to make. My no-fail instructions will make you look like a cooking star. I could live on soup. A good soup that is full of veggies and protein, can be a meal all on its own, and this Seafood Chowder,…

Chili Dogs are such a great way to feed a crowd! Made with a homemade chili sauce, these are a winner. These chili dogs are an older recipe that I have revamped. In this amazing redo of them, I have a homemade chili sauce that we top the hotdog with. Everything is baked up in…

Lasagna Soup is an easy recipe that you are absolutely going to fall in love with. It has all the delicious flavors of lasagna but in a super easy-to-make soup. My mom made the best lasagna growing up. She would often make it for holidays, so it is so near and dear to my heart.…

This is the best corn salsa recipe! Easy to make and with simple ingredients, you will love this with chips or to top your tacos. This is a must for all of your taco nights. This corn salsa recipe is one of my personal favorite recipes. I have made a meal out of it more…

This Meat Lovers Pizza is amazing. Your family will love this simple from scratch pizza. My family loves pizza night. They especially love pizza night in the summer because we make my mom’s famous pizza dough and then we make individual pizzas on the grill. It’s such a fun and easy dinner! But when entertaining…

Roasted root vegetables make a perfect easy side dish. With just a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you get a flavorful filling side dish recipe! I am a huge fan of one-pot meals. They make dinner time so much easier because, in general, I try to create recipes that have all the major…

This Caramel Apple Dip is made with just five easy to find ingredients. It is simple to make and absolutely irresistible! Cut-up apples with caramel dip is an absolute favorite in my house. In fact, I wish I could show you a video of my family absolutely devouring this bowl right after the pictures were…

This Baked Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food. Rigatoni, sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and seasonings combine perfectly in this delicious baked pasta recipe. This delicious baked pasta recipe has been on Simple Joy for years. In fact, it is one of the favorite recipes of one of my favorite friends. She loves how easily it comes…