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08.07.2022
Chicken Pesto Pasta
This Chicken Pesto Pasta is only six ingredients and is done in 25 minutes! The perfect easy weeknight meal the whole family will love. In our life, fast dinners are an absolute must. We have so many nights when we are trying to just throw together dinner the best we can in the midsts of…
08.06.2022
Bang Bang Shrimp
This Bang Bang Shrimp is going to rock your world. Panko fried shrimp combined with perfect bang bang sauce will make you never want take out again. If you have ever been Bonefish Grill, you know how amazing and unique their Bang Bang Shrimp is. It is crazy good. I have great news for you…
08.04.2022
Creamy Instant Pot Spaghetti
This Creamy Instant Pot Spaghetti is a super easy dinner recipe done in a pressure cooker in about 30 minutes! My kids love this recipe, and will even gobble up cold left overs. This Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe has been on Simple Joy for some time and has gotten great reviews. It is very easy…
07.24.2022
Crockpot Lasagna
Crockpot Lasagna is a delicious slow cooker meal with the best sauce ever. Make this recipe and come home to an amazing and comforting dinner. I’m not sure if there is anything that says comfort food to me in the same way lasagna does. Noodles, delicious sauce, and cheese come together in a magical way…
07.14.2022
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream. They are just like old fashioned peanut butter cookies, but with the amazing addition of chocolate! With a crisp exterior and buttery inside, you won’t be able to stop at just one. One of my greatest weaknesses is peanut butter and chocolate together. Give me…
07.12.2022
Strawberry Salad Dressing
This Strawberry Salad Dressing is made from very easy to find ingredients and is perfect for all your summer salads! Strawberry Salad Dressing is easy to make and is the perfect addition to so many different salads. I love this on my Strawberry Bacon Salad, but it would be perfect over so many different combinations…
07.05.2022
Lemon Cupcakes
Lemon Cupcakes are the ultimate dessert for lemon lovers. These easy to make treats are bursting with lemon flavor, with the most perfect lemon buttercream frosting. There is something about lemon desserts that makes me feel like I’m eating sunshine. They are the ultimate pick me up treat, full of bright bursting flavors. That is…
07.03.2022
Coleslaw Recipe
This Coleslaw is going to be your new go to. Not only is it easy to make, but it has that classic taste that is exactly what you want in a good coleslaw recipe. One of my husband’s all time favorite things is coleslaw from KFC. I have been bound and determined for years to…
06.28.2022
Cherry Limeade
This Cherry Limeade is delicious, refreshing, and so easy to make! It is the perfect kid-friendly drink on a hot day. While most Cherry Limeades bring in maraschino cherry juice, we opt for the real thing in this absolutely delicious drink. There is something so refreshing about a big glass of lemonade on a hot…
06.26.2022
Strawberry Salad
This Strawberry Salad is easy to throw together but packed with tons of amazing flavor! It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but delicious enough to serve company! One of my post popular summer recipes is my Strawberry Salad Dressing. And this salad is the perfect companion for that amazing salad dressing. The saltiness of…
06.25.2022
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts are so fast to make, done in about 15 minutes, and they come out perfectly juicy every time. One of my new favorite easy lunches is this air fryer chicken breast recipe. It comes together in just 20 minutes, and the chicken is moist and flavorful. I love that chicken breasts…
06.20.2022
Fast Asian Cucumber Salad (No Salting Cucumbers)
This easy Asian Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for so many recipes. Crunchy cucumbers combine with a savory Asian inspired dressing and spicy peppers, for the perfect combo. Make it to go with a chicken and rice dish, or for the next time you bring home sushi. The other day, I got a…












