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Easy Egg Salad Recipe

Egg Salad is such a comfort food classic. This recipe is simple, but full of the delicious flavor that you love, making the perfect egg salad sandwich. Sometimes we are looking for an easy dinner that we can make at the very last minute. Honestly, we are always looking for that. This easy Egg Salad recipe is the perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket for the days when you have no idea what to feed your family....

Family Guess Who

This Family Guess Who Game is easy to put together and so fun to play! I’m so happy to be partnering with McDonald’s to talk about this and Happy Family Moments! As always, all opinions are my own. You guys, it has been COLD in the Midwest! And my family is for sure getting a case of cabin fever. It is so much easier to have nice family time together in the summer, don’t you think?...

Fresh Bruschetta Pizza

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bruschetta-Pizza-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 Bruschetta Pizza recipe. Text says, “the best Bruschetta Pizza simplejoy.com.” Image is overhead view of Bruschetta Pizza that has been sliced, with tomatoes, basil leaves, and glasses of red wine beside. - 1”> Bruschetta Pizza is such a simple but amazing recipe. Fresh ingredients combine in the best way to turn your favorite bruschetta appetizer into a pizza. Nothing screams summer to me quite like fresh tomatoes and basil....

Haystacks Recipe

Haystack Cookies are such a fun easy no bake treat. Grab the kids to make this haystacks recipe, they will love it! One of our favorite holiday traditions is our family baking day. Each December we take a Saturday and spend the day listening to Christmas music and making sweet treats. Then we box them up and drop them off with neighbors and friends. I like to think that it teaches my kids a little about baking and a lot about doing kind things for others....

Homemade Condensed Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup is an easy homemade swap for a grocery staple. Use this to replace the can when you want a from scratch dinner! This is perfect in my Cream of Mushroom Chicken . I had an interesting conversation with some close friends about making dinner recently. They are all working moms and my go-tos for bouncing ideas off. They are beautifully kind and honest, and I’m damn lucky to have them....

Homemade Cornbread

This Cornbread recipe is absolute perfection! It has the best taste of corn while still being slightly sweet and moist. Best of all, it is very easy to make! When I finally had the winning recipe, my oldest tried it and yelled, “This is it mom! This is amazing!! I love cornbread so much.” You will love this easy cornbread recipe. It has simple to follow instructions, and basic ingredients that keep in your pantry and refrigerator....

Hummus Charcuterie Board

This Hummus Charcuterie Board is easy to throw together with three great spins on hummus. It’s something your party guests will keep coming back to! Should we start talking about holiday entertaining?! I love making recipes for you around this time of year that are perfect for sharing with people you love. It’s kind of my jam. One easy addition to holiday entertaining is charcuterie boards. They are kind of hot right now and for good reason....

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

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Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Fudge

This Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Fudge is your favorite liquor and chocolate COMBINED! Make this easy homemade fudge recipe with condensed milk in five minutes! It’s so fast and delicious. You won’t be able to eat just one piece. For even more great easy fudge recipes make sure you look at these 25 easy fudge recipes . One of my most popular recipes this time of year is my Bailey’s Fudge ....

More Than 20 Fall Recipes

These great recipes are made with your favorite fall flavors like apples, pumpkins, and cranberries. You will love these desserts, drinks, and savory recipes all fall long. These recipes are simple to make and use all of your favorite fall-harvested items. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Fall-Recipes-Main-Image-683x1024.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 fall recipes roundup. Text says, “More than 20 fall recipes main desserts, side dishes, desserts, & drinks simple joy” 6 images showing fall recipes....

Must Make Magic Cookie Bars

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S’mores Peanut Butter Cup Mini Pies

These S’mores Peanut Butter Cup Mini Pies are the deliciousness of a s’mores, smacked with a peanut butter cup, and stuffed inside a pie. I dare you to only eat one! Please tell me I’m not the only parent that this happens to. So you’re sitting there contemplating trading your child for a goat and all the sudden they do something that makes your heart grow by 8 sizes, all Grinch style!...

Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna is a delicious way to make a low carb dinner. In this version we are also making it vegetarian while still loading it with incredible flavor. With our tried ant true method, you won’t end up with watery zucchini lasagna! One request I’ve been getting from readers lately is for more vegetarian recipes. I grew up vegetarian, so I have a wealth of recipes that will be headed your way here and there....

30 Minute Chicken Dinners

Winner winner: 30 Minute Chicken Dinners! These simple, delicious recipes come together in 30 minutes or less and your whole family is sure to love them. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/30-Minute-Chicken-Recipes-Main-683x1024.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“collage of chicken dinner recipes, says “the best 30 minute chicken recipes, simple joy” - 1”> There just isn’t anything better than a delicious 30 minute chicken dinner recipe. They are our go to during busy weeks. There is nothing boring about these chicken dinner recipes....

Amazing Caramel Apple Cheesecake

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Baked Turkey Meatballs

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Bbq Chicken Pizza

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Blt Dip (hot Blt Dip)

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BLT-Dip-Pin-3-1-150x150.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 blt dip, says " the best blt dip, simplejoy.com” - 2”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BLT-Dip-Pin-2-1-150x150.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 overhead of blt dip, says “the best blt dip recipe, simplejoy.com” - 3”> BLT Dip is an easy to make crowd pleaser. Make this last minute dip any time you are entertaining and watch it disappear! Love this but want a cold version? Try this BLT Dip recipe ....

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Cajun Ranch Dressing

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