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happy food makes happy people

Welcome to Joy to the Food - we’re so glad you’re here! At Joy to the Food we believe food should make you happy, not stressed. On our website, you will find adaptable recipes and helpful resources to bring joy to the kitchen, not panic!

It's fall y'all!

Now that it's flannel season, its time to bring out the pumpkin and warm drinks and head to the apple orchard! But first, try one of our favorite fall recipes below or skip to all our recipes HERE!

  • Pouring syrup on top of a stack of sweet potato waffles.
    Sweet Potato Waffles
  • A latte in a glue coffee mug with cinnamon sticks inside.
    Vegan Copycat Caribou Pumpkin White Mocha
  • A shallow bowl of rigatoni carbonara with grated cheese on top.
    Rigatoni Carbonara Made Easy
  • Bisquick covered apple cobbler in a dutch oven.
    Easy Bisquick Apple Cobbler in Dutch Oven

reader favorites

Check out some of our readers most loved recipes!

  • An egg bake in a white casserole dish with bacon and chives on top.
    Bacon Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (High Protein Starbucks Copycat)
  • Egg white wraps in a stack with eggs and flour in the background
    Egg White Wraps
  • White fish coated in breadcrumbs with chopped parsley on top.
    Parmesan Crusted Baked Walleye
  • Chicken breasts in a red pesto sauce.
    Chicken With Red Pesto Sauce

latest and greatest

With new recipes and resources every week, be sure to check here for the newest excitement!

  • Bison tacos on a wood board with green sauce and radishes.
    Ground Bison Taco Recipe - 20 Minute Healthy Dinner!
  • Protein cinnamon rolls next to other cinnamon rolls on parchment paper.
    Gooey Protein Cinnamon Rolls (20 grams per roll!)
  • Brussels sprout salad on a plate with lemons in the back.
    20-Minute Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprout Salad
  • Caramelized bananas on top of oatmeal with a purple background.
    10-Minute Fancy Oatmeal With Caramelized Bananas

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joyful resources

The kitchen doesn't have to be stressful! Check out our resource posts to keep the kitchen filled with joy and fun!

  • Overhead view of cheesy gratin potatoes in a casserole dish.
    What to Serve With Au Gratin Potatoes - 23 Scrumptious Ideas!
  • salmon patties on a tray with white sauce and lemons.
    19 Sides to Serve With Salmon Patties
  • Pouring oat milk into a glass mug of coffee.
    Oat Milk in Coffee - Everything You Need to Know
  • Taking a scoop of coffee grounds out of a glass jar.
    How Many Scoops of Coffee Per Cup? With Calculator!

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30-minute meals

Dinner on the table in 30 minutes? Yes, please!

  • Red pesto pasta salad with basil, tomatoes, and pine nuts.
    Red Pesto Pasta Salad With Tomatoes Three Ways
  • Panko crusted chicken breast cut into pieces with ranch on top.
    Panko Crusted Chicken With Ranch
  • 15 Minute Sweet Potato Porridge
  • Pan fried walleye and french fries on a tray.
    Honey Mustard Pan Fried Walleye

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one pan wonders

No one needs more dishes and that's where these recipes come in! They can all be made or mixed in one container.

  • Purple smoothie with bananas and granola on top.
    5-Ingredient Purple Smoothie Bowl
  • A loaf of banana bread with slices cut out.
    Banana Bread Without Butter - Easy & Delicious!
  • Banana muffin on a plate.
    Banana Muffin For One
  • A white bowl full of green grapes.
    Easy Frozen Wine Grapes

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hassle-free recipes

These recipes are our go-to for when we need something easy and delicious. There are snacks, desserts, and whole meals for every occasion that all require minimal effort to throw together.

  • Side view of red pesto in a glass jar.
    Red Pesto Recipe
  • A sweet potato topped with an egg, black beans, chorizo, and cilantro.
    Breakfast Baked Potato - 2 Ways!
  • Overhead image of salmon on a plate with rice, cucumbers, carrots, and mango sauce.
    Simple Salmon with Mango Sauce
  • A plate of gnocchi and peas close up.
    Lemon Gnocchi (One Pot!)

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About Dan & Mika

Hi! We are Dan and Mika, the creators behind Joy to the Food. We are all about bringing joy to daily life through good food and fun recipes. On our site, we strive to give you all the knowledge to make the perfect recipe that brings joy to the kitchen, not stress!

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About Us

Welcome to Joy to the Food! We're Dan, Mika, and our pups Nala and Fig. We're all about bringing joy to daily life through good food and fun recipes. On our site, we strive to give you all the knowledge to make the perfect recipe that brings joy to the kitchen, not stress!

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summer favorites

  • Overhead image of salmon on a plate with rice, cucumbers, carrots, and mango sauce.
    Simple Salmon with Mango Sauce
  • A piece of black raspberry pie with vanilla ice cream on top.
    Easy Black Raspberry Pie
  • Turkey avocado sandwich cut open to see the inside.
    Turkey Avocado Sandwich
  • A square cake topped with red frosting, red crunch, and strawberry slices.
    Gluten-Free Strawberry Crunch Cake

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There are a LOT of expenses involved in running a food blog. If you love our recipes, you can help support what we do in several ways!

  • Leave a star rating & review on the recipes you love.
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Any form of support is SO deeply appreciated and helps us keep providing free recipes!  - Dan & Mika


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