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This Baked Brussels Sprouts Casserole is the perfect easy side dish! It is delicious enough for a holiday meal but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. If you think that you don’t like Brussels sprouts, I’m going to need you to stop what you are doing and make this fantastic cheese brussel sprout casserole. It is creamy and delicious, comes together with simple ingredients, and is absolutely amazing. This is a great way to add some vegetables to your dinner, but also makes a fantastic Thanksgiving side dish....

Croissant Bread Pudding is your new favorite recipe for brunch or dessert. This recipe works as a fancy breakfast or as a dessert, and everyone will fall in love with it. Bread Pudding is my absolute weakness. I am not someone who is a huge dessert person, and it’s easy for me to pick a plate of fries than a piece of chocolate cake. But Bread Pudding, oh my sweet Bread Pudding....

Garlic Bread is so quick to make at home, and comes together with just four ingredients. You will love this fantastic easy side with everything from spaghetti and meatballs to pizza . This super simple homemade garlic bread is made in under 10 minutes, and it only uses four ingredients. My kids are huge garlic bread fans, and they love this recipe. It is their favorite addition to pizza night....

Fajita Steak Kabobs make a simple and easy dinner recipe to throw on the grill! Made with my easy Fajita Seasoning recipe , you will want to eat these steak kabobs all summer long! I’m proud to be partnering withMeijerto bring you this amazing and easy grilling recipe! If you have been following me on Instagram , you may have seen in late March when I announced that I’m going to be a Meijer ambassador this year!...

Green Goddess Dressing is easy to make and adds a bright and fresh taste to any salad. Use this salad dressing recipe as a dip for veggies for a healthy, light snack! Homemade salad dressings are one of my favorite types of recipes to make for you. They are so easy to make at home, and often I have all the ingredients right in my pantry and refrigerator. When you make your own salad dressings, it is very easy to adjust the taste and seasonings – another big selling point for me....

This BBQ Sauce Recipe is easy to throw together and absolutely delicious! Fast to make and with ingredients you already have on hand, you are going to make this homemade barbecue sauce all the time. Since first sharing my BBQ Sauce recipe with you in 2019, it has gotten rave reviews. Just like me, my readers find this sauce not only incredibly easy to make, but absolutely delicious. In the last four years, I’ve added this sauce to so many different recipes (check out the list of recipes below), and without fail, it always becomes the star of the show....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mudslide-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 Mudslide Cocktail. Image shows man’s hand pouring cocktail shaker of mudslide ingredients into a martini glass with chocolate drizzle. Mudslide cocktail and bottle of Kahlua sitting in background. Text says “mudslide cocktail simplejoy.com” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mudslide-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 mudslide. Image shows martini glass of Mudslide topped with chocolate shavings. Glass of mudslide, bottle of bailey’s irish cream, and bottle of kahlua sitting in background....

This Nutella Fudge is a SUPER fast recipe that your friends and family will ask for again and again! I have a MAJOR mom brag moment coming. And if those make you want to barf a little, you can totally skip to the bottom for the fudge recipe. No hard feelings. But I have to say . . . this one is really sweet. So my oldest kiddo, Gavin, who will be 8 this December, recently decided all on his own that he wanted to do a fund raiser to gather blankets and food for the poor....

This Old Fashioned recipe is a classic you must try. A Wisconsin staple, an Old Fashioned Recipe is essential for any at home bar tender. My wonderful husband is one of six boys (God bless his mother), and now with each one of those boys having started their own families there are 15 grandkids! Every year we go away to celebrate Christmas at a waterpark resort. While we are there, my wonderful brother-in-law makes me the best Old Fashioned recipe....

This Olive Pizza Appetizer is such an easy and fantastic appetizer for a party or get together. It’s made with my pizza dough recipe that never fails. This appetizer recipe is an olive lover’s dream! If you like my Olive Cheeseball, you MUST make this olive pizza recipe. Happy Monday, friends! As I mentioned yesterday when I posted my DIY Bird Feeders (ps have you watched the cute video of Piper yet?...

This Philly Cheese Steak Casserole is such an easy delicious dinner! Full of the Philly Cheese Steak flavor you love, but baked up in a delicious noodle casserole! This super simple casserole recipe started off as a riff on some delicious Philly Cheese Steak pizza I ate at Chuck E. Cheese’s during my kid’s birthday party. Yup. For real. Since then it has become a crazy viral recipe. This really simple casserole that can be done in 40 minutes has been viewed millions of times and has so many five star reviews....

These Root Beer Float No Bake Cheesecake Bars are so easy to throw together, and full of creamy delicious root beer flavor! Did I mention to you guys that Piper got ear tubes a little over a month ago? Seriously, my life is a tornado and I can’t remember what pieces of furniture land on the blog and what doesn’t. So . . . after about 3.4 billion ear infection, little Pips got ear tubes at the beginning of June....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shrimp-and-Corn-Chowder-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 Shrimp and Corn Chowder recipe. Text says, “Amazing Shrimp and Corn Chowder simplejoy.com” Image is overhead photo of a bowl of Shrimp and Corn Chowder with a spoon for eating. - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shrimp-and-Corn-Chowder-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 Shrimp and Corn Chowder recipe. Image is overhead photo of a pot of Shrimp and Corn Chowder. Text says, “Shrimp and Corn Chowder simplejoy.com” - 2”>...

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Eggnog-Latte-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 Eggnog Latte recipe. Text says, “The best Eggnog Latte simplejoy.com.” Image shows a mug of Eggnog Latte garnished with whipped cream. - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Eggnog-Latte-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 Eggnog Latte recipe. Photo is side view of mug of Eggnog Latte garnished with whipped cream. Cinnamon sticks beside. Text says, “Eggnog Latte simplejoy.com” - 2”> This Eggnog Latte recipe is like having Starbucks at home!...

These Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers are FOUR easy ingredients! Such a perfect easy, and light cocktail! I’m so excited to be partnering with Cascade Ice to bring you this easy cocktail! Can I confess something you guys? And you know I will. Instagram Facebook Youtube Newsletter Ingredients 1 cup white wine I used a Crisp White Spritzer, chilled 1/2 cup Strawberry Lemonade Cascade Ice strawberries sliced lemon sliced Instructions Combine the ingredients and serve did you make this Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer Facebook Twitter Pinterest Youtube Newsletter Instagram Facebook Youtube Newsletter Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer Ingredients 1 cup white wine I used a Crisp White Spritzer, chilled 1/2 cup Strawberry Lemonade Cascade Ice strawberries sliced lemon sliced Instructions Combine the ingredients and serve...

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Taco-Pinwheels-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 of an overhead of a plate of pinwheels recipes, says: “taco pinwheels simplejoy.com” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Taco-Pinwheels-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 of taco pinwheels, says: “super easy taco pinwheels, simplejoy.com” - 2”> This simple Taco Pinwheel Recipe is going to be your new go-to appetizer. An easy party snack with tons of great flavor and you make them ahead of time! One of my very favorite food groups is appetizers....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Taco-Pizza-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 with picture of slice of taco pizza on top and the whole pizza on the bottom, says: “the best taco pizza, simplejoy.com” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Taco-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 of taco pizza recipe, says: “the best taco pizza recipe, simplejoy.com” - 2”> 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!...

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Margarita-Recipe-Pin-4-150x150.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 Margarita recipe. Top image shows Margarita with lime wedges. Bottom image shows cocktail shaker with Margarita recipe being poured into tumbler with ice. Text says, “super easy Margarita recipe simplejoy.com” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Margarita-Recipe-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 Margarita recipe. Text says, “the best Margarita recipe simplejoy.com” Image shows Margarita with lime wedges - 2”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Margarita-Recipe-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 Margarita recipe....

This Turkey Noodle Soup takes all the delicious flavors of fall and turns them into a warm comforting soup. The perfect use for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey . I am such an avid soup lover. I have so many soups on my blog because I think that they are such a great and simple way to feed my family all the major food groups for dinner. This Turkey Noodle Soup recipe is no exception....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Turkey-Soup-Recipe-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 Turkey Soup recipe. Bowl of Turkey Soup with spoon. Text says, “Turkey Soup simplejoy.com” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Turkey-Soup-Recipe-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 Turkey Soup recipe. Image is close up photo of a ladle of Turkey Soup. Text says, “delicious Turkey Soup simplejoy.com” - 2”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Turkey-Soup-Recipe-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 Turkey Soup recipe. Top image shows bowl of Turkey Soup. Bottom image is overhead photo of a pot of Turkey Soup with a ladle....