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JoyFoodSunshine: Easy Family Recipes

Hi, I'm Laura. I am a former chemistry teacher turned mom of 6! On my site you will find simple recipes that turn out perfectly every time - because delicious food doesn't have to be complicated. I believe that memories made in the kitchen last a lifetime!

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🍰 😊 From-Scratch Cake Recipes!

Hey there Reader -- Do you mostly use store-bought mixes to bake cakes? Do you wish you had go-to cake recipes that turn out just as good (or better) than boxed varieties? Well, I'm here to help! I have worked hard to create the best cake recipes - NO mixes required. Ditch the chemical-laden boxes and make these cake recipes instead! ❤️ 🎂 My Favorite Cake Recipes Best Chocolate Cake Best Chocolate Cake Recipe Homemade Yellow Cake Best Yellow Cake Carrot Cake Carrot Cake Recipe Angel Food Cake...

Hello Reader -- It's the weekend and you deserve to "treat yo self" to some delicious brunch fare. Plus, brunch really is a great way to celebrate special occasions like Easter, Mother's Day, etc. because you only have to cook once and it covers two meals - a total win! 🥞 Favorite Brunch Recipes Ready to have your mind blown?! Make these today! Best Cinnamon Rolls With this recipe, you can make the best cinnamon rolls in the entire world. I promise, they are even better than Cinnabon! I mean,...

Hey Reader -- Since I was born and raised in Chicagoland, I am passionate about great pizza. Fun fact: My very first job at age 14 was working at a local pizza restaurant. If you don’t live in the pizza capital of the US, it can be difficult to find a restaurant that makes a great pie. So, I have created the best recipes for pizza dough and pizza sauce, as well as many of our favorite pizza recipes. The dough is E-A-S-Y to make and doesn't require any rising. And the sauce comes together in 5...

Hi again Reader -- If you’re like me, you want to bake delicious desserts without spendings hours trying to find unique ingredients, letting dough chill, etc. Well, you are in the right place. I have spent 15 years creating the absolute best, bakery-quality desserts that are easy and irresistibly delicious. Because if I’ve learned one thing, it’s that life is short and there’s always room for dessert. ❤️ My Favorite Classic Dessert Recipes Check out my most favorite dessert recipes that you...

Well Reader -- It's still February! Do you ever feel like the winter drags on? By the end of February I am just done with the cold weather. However, I do love soups. And there's nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day! So, check out our favorite soup recipes that will warm you up from the inside out! 🥣 Our Favorite Soup Recipes These soup recipes are easy to make, flavorful and delicious! Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Best Potato Soup (Ever)! Vegetable Soup Slow...

Hey there Reader -- I read this quote, "Baking is love made edible" and I couldn't agree more. And what spreads more love than cupcakes? Single-serving cakes piled high with frosting and lightly dusted with sprinkles. Pure dessert perfection. And if you're prone to reach for a box mixed to make these delectable treats - stop and try these from-scratch cupcake recipes instead! 🧁 From-Scratch Cupcake Recipes Once you go homemade, you'll never go back. Chocolate Cupcakes Chocolate Cupcakes...

chocolate cake

Hey there Reader -- Do you mostly use store-bought mixes to bake cakes? Do you wish you had go-to cake recipes that turn out just as good (or better) than boxed varieties? Well, I'm here to help! I have worked hard to create the best cake recipes - NO mixes required. Ditch the chemical-laden boxes and make these recipes instead! ❤️ 🎂 My Favorite Cake Recipes Best Chocolate Cake Best Chocolate Cake EVER Homemade Yellow Cake Best Yellow Cake Carrot Cake Carrot Cake Recipe Angel Food Cake Angel...

Hello Reader -- It's the weekend and you deserve to "treat yo self" to some delicious brunch fare. I imagine one day my children will sleep past 7:30 (right?) and we will be able to wake up slowly and enjoy a large, leisurely brunch. Plus, brunch really is a great way to celebrate special occasions like Easter, Mother's Day, etc. because you only have to cook once and it covers two meals - a total win! 🥞 Favorite Brunch Recipes Ready to have your mind blown?! Make these today! Best Cinnamon...

pizza dough

Hey Reader -- Since I was born and raised in Chicagoland, I am passionate about great pizza. Fun fact: My very first job at age 14 was working at a local pizza restaurant. If you don’t live in the pizza capital of the US, it can be difficult to find a restaurant that makes a great pie. So, I have created the best recipes for pizza dough and pizza sauce. The dough is E-A-S-Y to make and doesn't require any rising. And the sauce comes together in 5 minutes. 🍕 Pizza Recipes Make homemade pizza...

Life is short. There's always room for dessert!

Hi again Reader -- If you’re like me, you want to bake delicious desserts without spendings hours trying to find unique ingredients, letting dough chill, etc. Well, you are in the right place. I have spent 15 years creating the absolute best, bakery-quality desserts that are easy and irresistibly delicious. Because if I’ve learned one thing, it’s that life is short and there’s always room for dessert. ❤️ My Favorite Classic Dessert Recipes Check out my most favorite dessert recipes that you...