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Creamed Corn is the perfect easy side dish recipe. It is easy enough for a weeknight meal, but delicious enough to grace your holiday table. I think one of the things that makes Thanksgiving special – besides the obvious coming together with your loved ones – is the vast selection of comfort foods. The weather…

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes look like you slaved over them, but truly they are an easy delectable side dish that will leave your guests in awe. Sweet potatoes are always a favorite of mine. I eat them all year long, but I especially love them around the holidays. Not only are they delicious on their own,…

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! I’m so excited to share this cornbread recipe with you guys! This recipe went through tons of rounds of testing until we had a winner that…

Cornbread Croutons are the perfect addition to any fall salad. Grab my amazing Cornbread recipe and save the leftovers for these amazing croutons. When you are someone who both loves croutons and cornbread, the natural thing to do is make Cornbread Croutons. Homemade croutons are incredibly easy to make and so much better than store…

Cranberry Oatmeal Bars are quickly going to become your favorite treat. These cookie bars are chewy, full of delicious flavor, and easy to make. I think that I could make several hundred iterations on my husband’s very favorite Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Its a recipe that just doesn’t quit, and works beautifully as a cookie bar…

Freezing cooked chicken to keep on hand is the perfect short cut for dinners during a busy weeknight! Learn how to freeze cooked chicken with these simple easy steps. Here at Simple Joy, I have so many recipes that use pre cooked chicken. Soups, casseroles, wraps and sandwiches that are delicious, but do require already…

This Pot Roast recipe comes with easy to follow directions and leaves you with the most tender roast, soft vegetables, and deep flavorful gravy. This recipe is comfort food at it’s finest. I am so excited to share this labor of love with you. This amazing Pot Roast recipe went through so many trials to…

These Mini Chicken Pot Pies are easy to whip up and make a great appetizer or fun dinner. Everyone will fall in love with these. My very first recipe to ever go viral was my Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Braid. I remember watching how many people were on my website and it going up and…

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…

These Chicken Stuffed Shells are filled to the brim with chicken, broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and then smothered in a rich garlic Alfredo sauce. If you love stuffed shells, you are going to love this twist on that classic recipe. The other day when I posted my Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce, I cautioned you…

Stabilized Whipped Cream is easy to throw together with just three ingredients. This recipe is perfect for topping cakes, piping, or using as a replacement for Cool Whip! When I first started blogging, I made a ton of recipes using Cool Whip. It was such a fast and easy way to make desserts. Over time…

Grill Seasoning is the perfect homemade spice mix to use in so many different ways. Use it as steak seasoning or throw it on vegetables! I have this great recipe for baked potato wedges that I love. It is amazing because it is only three ingredients – potatoes, olive oil, and grill seasoning. These potato…