Mint Chocolate Truffles are such an easy treat. Cure your chocolate cravings with this four-ingredient chocolate truffle. I have been craving chocolate like no other lately. And at all hours of the day. Sometimes when chocolate craving is this intense, the only thing to cure it is truly amazing chocolate. If you’ve never made chocolate truffles at home, they are such an amazing and easy treat. In this recipe we are adding in some mint extract because the combination of mint and chocolate is perfection....

Pie Homemade pies are a true treat. We have a variety of delicious pie recipes that are simple to make but sure to impress your guests with their flavor and lovely presentation. Pie The Perfect Peanut Butter Pie 08 hours 15 minutes Desserts Graham Cracker Crust 06 hours 00 minutes Desserts Amazing Caramel Apple Cheesecake 09 hours 05 minutes Desserts Banana Cream Pie 04 hours 15 minutes Pie Chess Pie 03 hours 35 minutes...

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cream-of-Broccoli-Soup-Pin-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Cream of Broccoli Soup. Image shows overhead of bowl of Cream of Broccoli Soup topped with croutons. Text says “Cream of Broccoli Soup simplejoy.com” - 1”> This cream of broccoli soup recipe is easy to make while being smooth and amazingly delicious, making it the ideal side dish. Vegetable soups have been such a craving for me lately. They are so perfect for winter when you need to round out your table with more sides but can’t put a ton of effort into a dish....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Sugar-Cookie-Cookie-Butter-Bars-Pin-7-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Cookie Butter Bars recipe. Text says, “the best Cookie Butter Bars simplejoy.com.” Image is photo of a stack of Cookie Butter Bars with a jar of cookie butter in the background. - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Sugar-Cookie-Cookie-Butter-Bars-Pin-3-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Cookie Butter Bars recipe. Image is photo of a stack of Cookie Butter Bars with a bite taken out of the top bar. Text says, “Cookie Butter Bars simplejoy....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Taco-Dip-Pin-9-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Taco Dip. Image is overhead photo of Taco Dip. Text says, “Super easy layered Taco Dip simplejoy.com.” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Taco-Dip-Pin-6-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Taco Dip recipe. Text says, “Perfect taco dip recipe simplejoy.com.” Image is overhead photo of Taco Dip. - 2”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Taco-Dip-Pin-2-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Taco Dip recipe. Image is overhead photo of Taco Dip. Text says, “The best Taco Dip simplejoy....

This Bailey’s Poke Cake is deliciously rich and mouthwateringly amazing. This is the perfect dessert for anytime that you need a special treat! If you love Baileys Irish Cream and you love chocolate cake, I must introduce you to your new favorite dessert. This fantastic treat marries the two together and is the most perfect treat. What is a Poke Cake A poke cake is made by poking holes in a freshly baked cake and pouring a liquid such as jello, sweetened condensed milk, or in this case, Baileys Irish Cream, over the cake into the holes....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Black-Beans-and-Rice-Pin-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Black Beans and Rice recipe. Image is overhead view of a skillet of Black Beans and Rice garnished with cilantro and lime wedges, tomatoes and wooden spoon beside. Text says, “Black Beans and Rice simplejoy.com.” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Black-Beans-and-Rice-Pin-3-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Black Beans and Rice recipe. Top image is close up of a bowl of Black Beans and Rice garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, and pico de gallo....

These Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownie Bombs are delicious bites of brownie surrounding cherries and then dipped in chocolate! These are the perfect treat to make and give! You could make these completely from scratch using this delicious mocha fudge brownie recipe and the best chocolate buttercream frosting . Or you can skip a few steps and use a box brownie mix and canned frosting. Either way it will be delicious and tasty!...

These Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies are ridiculously simple to make, but so moist and chewy. A perfect holiday treat! I had someone comment on a Facebook post for my perfect pumpkin pie the other day that they are “so sick” of pumpkin. Well congrats kiddos! Thanksgiving and Halloween are a thing of the past and now it’s time for all the things CHRISTMAS! Did you guys have a good holiday weekend?...

This easy Cream of Mushroom Chicken is made completely from scratch with instructions for a great short cut! The creamy sauce that smothers the chicken has is rich and deep, despite coming together in just over 30 minutes. The other day on Twitter someone was encouraging others to not look down on people for using jarred minced garlic. And I found it so refreshing. She pointed out that not everyone can afford fresh ingredients and some people physically can’t peel garlic....

This Desert Wasteland Whiskey Cocktail is the perfect flavors of orange and whisky! So delicious, you’ll want to make it all the time! Want another great whiskey drink? Make my classic Whiskey Sour! Desert Wasteland Whiskey Cocktail isn’t really a name that just rolls off your tongue, is it? So obviously this drink has a small story behind it. Okay, story is a stretch, lol. A few years ago, my childhood best friend, my sister from another mister, the one who knows where all the bodies are buried, moved to the Southwest....

French Toast is a go to breakfast in our house, and with this amazing recipe you can’t go wrong. The simplest ingredients combine with a fool proof method to make the best French toast. French Toast is a favorite in our house. My kids could eat it every single morning and not tire of it. The batter for this recipe is a thing of perfection. It is the best combination of sweet, vanilla, and cinnamon in an egg batter form that makes the the pieces of toast moist and delicious....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Caramel-Sauce-Pin-3-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for caramel sauce recipe. Top image shows a jar of caramel sauce. Bottom image shows a bowl of ice cream with caramel sauce drizzled on top. Text says, “super easy caramel sauce simplejoy.com.” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Caramel-Sauce-Pin-2-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for caramel sauce recipe. Text says, “the best caramel sauce simplejoy.com.” Image shows a jar of caramel sauce with a spoon scooping some out....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Spaghetti-Sauce-Pin-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Spaghetti Sauce recipe. Image shows a jar of Spaghetti Sauce with a lid. Text says, “homemade Spaghetti Sauce simplejoy.com.” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Spaghetti-Sauce-Pin-5-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Spaghetti Sauce recipe. Top image shows a plate of spaghetti with Spaghetti Sauce, shredded parmesan cheese, and basil as garnish. Bottom image is overhead view of a pot of Spaghetti Sauce with bowl of spaghetti beside....

If you are looking for a cocktail to warm you from the inside out, look no further than the Hot Toddy. This delicious and extremely simple cocktail, is perfect for winter, when your throat has a tickle, or when you need to snuggle up by the fire. As the temperature drops, nothing warms you up like a hot cocktail. Apple cider and mulled wine are two hot commodities of the cooler season, and Hot Toddies have earned their place right up there with the best of them....

This Iced Coffee Cocktail is a the perfect easy summer afternoon treat! Made with just a few ingredients, you will want to sip on it always. Welp. My kids officially aren’t going back to school this spring. I may need a minute to process that. I keep telling myself to take this one day at a time. To be patient, both with myself and with others. To look find the positive moments in each day....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Instant-Pot-Chicken-and-Rice-Pin-3-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“pinterest graphic of instant pot chicken and rice, says: “instant pot chicken & rice simplejoy.com” - 2”> My Instant Pot chicken and rice makes such a delicious and easy dinner recipe. A totally from scratch recipe with added instructions to cut corners and make it a little easier for your busy weeknights! As you know, easy dinners are a must in my house. We have three really busy kids, who have packed calendars....

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are a simple and easy way to make creamy mashed potatoes without a lot of hands on time. Can I tell you a really sweet story? My mom is the person who really made me fall in love with cooking. I spent so much time watching her sweat over homemade meals for us. She cared so much about what she fed us. Pretty much everything was from scratch....

This Jalapeño Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe has the delicious smoky flavor of jalapeños in vodka and is a must make for any brunch! This Jalapeno Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe is one of my favorite brunch cocktails! Totally spicy, flavored with vodka infused peppers and lots of tangy flavors that make this cocktail one to remember! I love serving this gorgeous Bloody Mary recipe on a patio during the summertime. Brunch is a perfect meal for relaxing with friends, eating good food and enjoying an absolutely scrumptious Bloody Mary!...

This Lighter Shamrock Shake is a much lighter way to enjoy this fun treat! If you love a Shamrock Shake but don’t love all the calories it brings to your life, meet this easy alternative. In it, we are swapping the ice cream out for bananas. We still get that rich and creamy mint taste but with the benefit of nutritious bananas rather than ice cream. How to Make a Lighter Shamrock Shake This is a brief overview of how to make this delicious recipe....