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This Italian Pasta Salad is zesty, flavorful, and feeds a crowd. Simple to make, this pasta salad recipe is the perfect picnic or potluck dish. This Italian Pasta Salad just screams summertime to me. The hearty salad is ideal for a backyard barbecue, church potluck, or family reunion. It’s so easy to make and really simple to double or triple depending on how many mouths you’re feeding. Zesty Italian dressing pairs perfectly with tender pasta, crisp veggies, chunks of cheese, and pepperoni....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Key-Lime-Martini-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 Key Lime Martini recipe. Image shows two Key Lime Martinis garnished with slice of lime. Additional lime slices beside. Text says, “Key Lime Martini simplejoy.com.” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Key-Lime-Martini-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 Key Lime Martini recipe. Text says, “the best Key Lime Martini simplejoy.com.” Image shows a Key Lime Martini garnished with lime slice. Additional lime slices beside. - 2”> This Key Lime Martini is like dessert in a glass!...

Whether you are hosting or headed to a party, these last minute appetizers will be a life-saver. All of these appetizers require 10 minutes of prep or less. They all use just a handful of ingredients. But most importantly, they are all absolutely delicious. These will all be huge crowd pleasers!

This Marsala Chicken Noodle Casserole is the best combination of two of the most comforting dinners! If you need more chicken pasta recipes, look no further. This combination of my Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe and my Chicken Noodle Casserole is sure to win over the hearts of even your most picky eaters! Thank you so much, Lisa! This recipe is AMAZING!! We could not stop shoveling this meal into our faces!...

These Peanut Butter Pretzel Pumpkins are stuffed with peanut butter and dressed up as pumpkins just in time for Halloween! It’s fall! Halloween is coming! And one of the things that means is candy! Another thing it means is pumpkins. And better yet, when those two things combine. These little candy-coated pumpkins filled with pretzels and peanut butter are a perfect Halloween treat. And if you like Take Five Bars, you will love these....

This easy Pumpkin Frosting Recipe has such a perfect pumpkin flavor, and would be amazing on a million different things! This Pumpkin Frosting is incredibly popular because it is the perfect creamy frosting texture while having the best pumpkin spice flavor. It is perfect on chocolate cupcakes, but if you decided to just eat it with a spoon I would totally understand. Pumpkin Frosting Ingredients This recipe comes together quickly with so many ingredients that are already in your pantry....

Pumpkin Puree is easy to make, and I’m giving you three different methods for making it. Use this to replace store-bought pumpkin in all of your favorite pumpkin recipes . Make this recipe in the oven (see the instructions at the bottom of the post), in an Instant Pot , or in a slow cooker . Each time I have shared a pumpkin recipe this fall, I get a comment from a reader telling me that they aren’t able to find canned pumpkin anywhere....

These Pumpkin Snickerdoodles give you all the delicious taste of a snickerdoodle with perfect pumpkin flavor for fall. I think if it was socially acceptable, I would give you pumpkin and apple recipes all year long. Pumpkin and pumpkin spice just make everything better. Including snickerdoodle cookies! These cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. They have the perfect pumpkin spice flavor. Bringing Pumpkin Flavor to Snickerdoodles The key to this recipe is to keep that tang that cream of tartar brings to snickerdoodle while also bringing in that classic pumpkin spice flavor....

If you love good, chilled Japanese sake, you will love this Saketini recipe! It is the perfect cocktail to serve at your next happy hour. Plus, it has a fun name. Go ahead, say it out loud– Saketini ! See? This simple Saketini combines the famous Japanese alcohol, sake, with gin and vermouth from a classic martini. (Try this classic Dirty Martini Recipe ) The result is a sophisticated, delicious cocktail that you’ll want to make time and time again....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Brussel-Sprout-Salad-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 Brussels Sprout Salad. Text says “the best Brussels Sprout Salad simplejoy.com” Image shows overhead of bowl of Brussels Sprout Salad topped with shredded parmesan cheese. - 1”> This shaved Brussels sprout salad is such an easy side dish recipe. Easy enough for weeknight dinners, but fancy enough for holidays, this will become a family favorite. Like so many people, I wasn’t a fan of Brussels sprouts when I was a kid....

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin is an easy and delicious full meal. Made with a simple but flavorful sauce, you will love this pork tenderloin made in the crock pot. If you are looking for a delicious dinner to bring the family around the table, this pork tenderloin recipe should be next up in your menu rotation. We whisk together a simple sauce and combine it with pork and vegetables in the slow cooker....

This Spanish Fish is a delicious and easy dinner that comes together in 30 minutes! Flaky white fish and simple spices make this dish a family favorite! This Spanish Fish recipe is an old recipe from the blog that I updated the photos on. It is a recipe just barely adapted from Eating Well, and one of my favorites because there is so little hands-on time. Honestly, if you wanted to, you could make this a one pot meal by just prepping the ingredients in an oven safe skillet and adding the fish and last bit of wine to the skillet before tossing it all in the oven....

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta is a delicious creamy pasta dish that is ready in about 30 minutes. This pasta recipe is fast enough for a weeknight dinner, but fancy enough to entertain with. I am always on the hunt for more pasta recipes. They speak to my soul. When they are a 30 minute dinner recipe , they are even better. In this creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta we are using the same method we use in my Tuscan Chicken Pasta and my Cajun Chicken Alfredo ....

Turkey Broth is simple to make, freezes really well, and is great to replace chicken stock in all of your favorite recipes. Turkey broth is such an easy way to use the remnants of your Thanksgiving Turkey . In fact, I had all of the ingredients to make this recipe on hand after making my turkey. This recipe is the perfect thing to replace chicken stock in all of your favorite soups....

30 Minute Dinners A delicious home cooked dinner does not have to take hours to make. I have lots of dinner recipes that are done in 30 minutes or less. Pasta Creamy Shrimp Pasta 30 minutes Pasta Easy Pasta Carbonara 20 minutes Chicken Buffalo Chicken Salad 10 minutes Pasta Creamy Crab Pasta 20 minutes Kid Friendly Baked Turkey Meatballs 30 minutes Beef Simple Beef Stroganoff Recipe 25 minutes Beef Easy Beef and Broccoli (25 Minutes) 23 minutes...

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Berry-Cheesecake-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 Berry Cheesecake recipe. Image is overhead view of Berry Cheesecake on a platter with strawberries and blueberries. Text says, “Berry Cheesecake simplejoy.com.” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Berry-Cheesecake-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 Berry Cheesecake recipe. Top image is side view of a slice of Berry Cheesecake with a bite taken out of it next to strawberries and blueberries. Bottom image is overhead view of Berry Cheesecake that is half sliced....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Breakfast-Sliders-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 Breakfast Sliders recipe. Image shows Breakfast Slider being lifted out of baking dish. Text says, “Breakfast Sliders simplejoy.com” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Breakfast-Sliders-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 Breakfast Sliders recipe. Text says, “the best Breakfast Sliders simplejoy.com. Image is side view of Breakfast Slider. - 2”> This Breakfast Sliders recipe is going to become your family’s favorite breakfast! Layer upon layer of delicious flavors come together perfectly....

My Chicken Enchilada recipe combines simple ingredients to make a comforting dish that you will fall in love with. Our enchiladas are completely from scratch, able to be frozen, and are the perfect dinner recipe. I am over the moon in love with the flavors of enchiladas. At the heart of those flavors is Enchilada Sauce . The combination of a few simple ingredients and spices brings this homemade sauce together quickly while blowing your mind....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chocolate-Cream-Cheese-Frosting-Pin-3-150x150.webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Image shows side view of beaters covered with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, chocolate chips beside. Text says, “the best Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting simplejoy.com” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chocolate-Cream-Cheese-Frosting-Pin-2-150x150.webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pinterest graphic for Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Text says, “the best Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting simplejoy.com.” Image shows a jar of Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, chocolate chips beside....

<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Crab-Rangoon-Dip-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 crab rangoon dip recipe. Top image shows person’s hand dipping pita chip in crab rangoon dip garnished with chopped green onions. Bottom image shows overhead view of a baking dish of crab rangoon dip with pita chips in and around. Text says, “super easy crab rangoon dip simplejoy.com.” - 1”> <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Crab-Rangoon-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 crab rangoon dip recipe. Text says, “the best crab rangoon dip simplejoy....