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My Tequila Sunrise is the perfect ratio of orange juice, grenadine, and tequila. You will love this simple and delicious classic cocktail. If it’s been a bit since you were able to escape to a tropical destination, let’s do something small that can bring the tropical destination to you. I think we should pass on…

Mini Calzones are the perfect easy lunch or dinner for the kiddos. Made with four simple ingredients, or made totally from scratch, these are perfect for busy families! This recipe (which barely counts as a recipe) was something I made a million years ago when my kiddos were very little littles. Made with four simple…

This BLT Pizza is going to become the new family favorite. It is easy to make, and with my no fail pizza dough, it is absolutely delicious in every way. If you have never felt confident making pizza at home, this is the recipe for you. It starts with my homemade pizza dough, which comes…

This Pork Roast recipe only takes about five minutes to prep, and is delicious, moist, and perfect. This pork recipe is great for a family dinner, but would absolutely work for entertaining. I’m so excited to be giving you this recipe today. Not only is this Pork Loin Roast absolutely delicious, but it is incredibly…

Roasted Chickpeas are such an easy delicious snack. This recipe is the perfect healthy afternoon snack that will keep you full until dinner. I have a pretty major obsession with chickpeas. I ate them all the time in salads while I was nursing my babies. They have the perfect balance of flavor and I love…

White Chicken Chili is the perfect comforting soup recipe. This soup is made completely from scratch and is sure to become a family favorite. As someone who could could eat soup seven nights a week in winter, my soup standards are very high. I want it to be more than a bowl of soup. I…

Sex on the Beach is the perfect tropical cocktail. Made with simple ingredients, you will love this delicious drink! This delicious cocktail doesn’t have to just be for when you are on vacation. Even if you don’t have a stocked at home bar, this is a great and easy recipe to make. Serve it for…

Instant Pot Pinto Beans come together in a snap and are a fantastic vegan dinner or easy side dish. Blend them and use them as the perfect burrito filler! Since publishing my Crockpot Pinto Beans last year, they have become super popular. Despite being a vegan recipe, they are perfect for meat eaters to use…

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are easy to make and easier to eat. The perfect amount of pumpkin and spices pair beautifully with chocolate chips for a moist amazing muffin. Pumpkin recipes are some of my favorite to create. I think it is because the start of fall makes me a little giddy. It quickly…

Simple Syrup is essential for any home bar. With just two ingredients, it is so easy to make and with my instructions, you can make it in so many different flavors! Simple syrup is a key ingredient in so many great cocktails and recipes. The combination of water and granulated sugar over heat makes the…

Apple Pie Filling is the perfect recipe for the apples you got from apple picking! This makes great apple pies, but can be used in dozens of recipes. Every fall our family goes apple picking, so we have a wealth of apple recipes here on Simple Joy. Lately, we have been getting requests an easy…

This Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce isn’t just easy to make. It is also absolutely delicious, and makes your house smell amazing. I remember going to my grandparents’ house and walking in to the amazing smell of a simmering sauce. It was made with tomatoes they had grown in their garden and was bubbling away most the…