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Beef Tenderloin with Herb Butter is such a simple recipe to make and so perfect for special occasions. The Beef Tenderloin is perfectly moist and delicious and the addition of compound butter puts it over the top! While Beef Tenderloin can seem like an intimidating cut of beef to get right, it really is very…

These Crab Cakes will blow your mind! Unlike what you get at restaurants, these are packed to the brim with crab and have a great flavor. This is the perfect appetizer or dinner! One of my favorite things to get when I go out to eat is Crab Cakes. They are absolutely delicious and not…

Peppermint Fudge is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. This candy cane fudge is going to be the hit of every holiday dessert tray. I love an easy Fudge Recipe. And once you nail down that original recipe, there are so many great spins that you can do with it! This peppermint fudge is…

This simple Pear Salad is absolutely delicious. Delicious pears sit on a bed of spinach with goat cheese and it is all topped with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I love bringing salads to holiday parties. Before you call me a grinch, hear me out. Typically, holiday parties are fully of decadent and rich appetizers, drinks,…

Mulled Wine is going to be your favorite Christmas cocktail. This great drink is easy to make, and is perfect for serving a crowd. Nothing warms my heart quite like making delicious recipes for people to enjoy. (You know, hence the name of the blog, Simple Joy.) This joy gets amplified times a million when…

This Eggnog Latte recipe is like having Starbucks at home! Make your favorite Starbucks seasonal offering right in the comfort of your own home. You are going to want to make this all the time. Holiday coffee drinks are a favorite tradition, and they are incredibly easy to make at home. This eggnog latte comes…

These amazing no-bake Peanut Butter Balls involve only four ingredients. They have the perfect consistency and, with a taste like a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup, they are irresistible. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is irresistible. It is my ultimate weakness. From Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies to Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars, this…

Eggnog Cheesecake is a delightful twist on a holiday favorite! Light, creamy cheesecake filling with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors of eggnog in a rich crust. Holidays around here always include traditional flavors: peppermint, pumpkin, and eggnog! I loved eggnog as a kid, and while my family is pretty split on the drink, they adore…

These Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy with the perfect combination of spices. They are a must make holiday cookie that everyone will love. These amazing Molasses Cookies are crisp no the outside and delightfully soft and chewy on the inside. They have the perfect combination of spices. Not only that, but they come together…

Ricotta Cookies are light little clouds of cookies that are perfect and delicious. Coated in an amazing glaze, these cakey cookies will be a delight! I’m about to introduce you to your new favorite cookie recipe, so buckle up. When it comes to cookies, the Italians absolutely know what they are doing, and these fantastic…

Snickerdoodles are the perfect cookie recipe. This classic cookie is easy to make and even easier to eat! My family is completely obsessed with this recipe. This is such a simple cookie, but it provides such a unique taste. Along with that you get a slightly crisp exterior and a buttery soft center. This really…

Eggnog Muffins are the perfect Christmas morning treat. They are easy to make the night before and make a delicious treat during gift opening! These eggnog muffins have been part of our Christmas morning tradition for more than 10 years. Every Christmas Eve, I make a batch. Then Christmas morning when my kids are busy…