Poke cakes like this Banana Pudding Poke Cake are so fun and easy to make! All you need do is bake a cake in a pan, poke holes in it, and pour in your filling (in this case, instant banana pudding). The pudding seeps into the holes in the cake, making it moist and rich, and extra flavorful. Then we’ll top it with sliced ripe bananas, whipped cream, and crushed Nilla wafers, just like you’d find in a classic banana pudding dessert....

The salad I brought her had also been photographed (coming soon!). She’s coming out with an ebook soon, “The Dangers of Having a Food Blogger Friend and Other Tips For Dealing With Super Awkward People.” I’ll let you know when it’s up for sale. I swear guys I just get classier by the minute. Welcome to your next 45 minute no-brainer meal. Only 15 minutes of prep time, by the way, and that’s if you’re slow....

Made with layers of biscuit filling, light airy Chocolatey mousse, and topped with whipped cream, edible gold dust & Guylian chocolate Sea Shells for the ultimate finishing touch - this decadent dessert is too good to miss. Take a look at this Quick & Easy, Fuss-free DESSERT recipe with step by step method. This post was created in collaboration with Guylian chocolate. ABOUT THIS EASY PEASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DESSERT This delicious No-Cook Chocolate dessert is loaded with the right amount of indulgence and you are sure to reach out for more....

Frozen yogurt bark is a fun and simple snack that you can enjoy in many different ways. It’s made with yogurt, which is really good for you because it has things like calcium and good bacteria that help keep your tummy happy. Then it’s topped with delicious ingredients like fresh or frozen fruit, granola, seeds, or crushed nuts. Ingredients and Substitutions Yogurt: For the creamiest and yummiest frozen yogurt bark, it’s best to use full-fat yogurt....

I can never stress enough how quick and simple meals – like this Egg and Potato Curry are extremely important in my home. Though we love our slow-cooking delicacies over the weekends, we often sit down to dinner during the week with little less than a desire for good food – with no energy whatsoever to deal with its creation. Call me crazy but even scramble eggs like this Masala Egg Bhurji can be made to look elegant and fill your heart and tummy after a long tiring day....

After posting my 30 Minute Pea Soup last week, I got an email from someone named Gary (hi Gary!) asking me to take him off my email list. “I like recipes with meat not with out meat.” Fair enough. So I sent him some of my top recipes with meat in them (like this Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork, Beef Barley Soup, and Asian Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Glaze) and explained that I like meat too....

Calling all chicken-wing fans! I have a new chicken wing recipe to share, and you are going to love how easy it is to bake these game day favorites. Traditionally, I have made chicken wings by frying them to get them crispy and tender. I also love making wings in the air fryer, especially when I’m making a small batch of them. Now, there is a new chicken wing cooking option, because I’ve perfected my method for getting super crispy baked chicken wings!...

The drinks above left to right are Apple Sidecar Cocktail, Pimm’s Winter Cup, Halloween Scorpion Venom Punch and Christmas Cosmopolitan. A delicious and unique collection of drinks to get you through fall and winter. Fall and Christmas Mocktails and Cocktails Fall and Winter Hot Drinks

You guys, for some reason I’m kind of obsessing over printable options for Valentine’s Day. Why you ask? Lord only knows. Possibly because I was so in love with my Mustache Valentines and Frog Valentines last year. I stopped at Target the other day and I bought like 82 things that could be turned into Valentines for a classroom. Because, you know, options. I’m also being ridiculously perfectionist about it....

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 cooked chicken. Freezing cooked chicken is a great solution so you always have it on hand. I especially love to purchase rotisserie chickens when they are on sale for freezing. This way I can pull the chicken out whenever I need a cup or two for recipes....

My mom admitted to me last week that it was only within the past couple years that she learned what a screenshot was. My brother Nate mentioned in passing that he took a screenshot of something, and she thought, “That is such a great idea!” So she got on her computer, found something she wanted to save…then pulled out her phone and took a picture of it. It reminds me of the time when I was in college using a public computer at the library....

These cookies are wonderful for the holidays, and much easier to make than you might think! Add this easy recipe for Gingerbread Whoopie Pies to your holiday baking list this year! When it comes to Christmas baking, gingerbread is one flavor that I always like to include in my baking plans. I’ve made gingerbread cake, gingerbread cut-out cookies, and even gingerbread granola in the past, but this year, I’m making these amazing Gingerbread Whoopie Pies!...

Lately, I’ve been very busy as I’m moving really soon and I’m trying to work on so many projects at the same time, so I’ve been feeling very tired. I go to bed really late, and wake up very early in the morning but only with a huge mug of coffee. Believe it or not, one mug of coffee hasn’t been enough for me to really wake up. I figured that I need to go to bed earlier, and start eating healthier food as when I’m in a rush I can just pick up anything to eat or can even stay the whole day without a proper meal....

So do you guys want to hear something awesome? I found out recently that people can leave me a message when they unsubscribe from my blog. Most people don’t say anything of course, but last week I got this gem: “I receive these emails to my work account because I hate my job and your recipes provide a nice distraction now and then. Luckily, I’m leaving my boring job and so I’m unsubscribing so that they don’t know that I did no work....

New Mexico has some of the most delicious Southwestern cuisine. They are known for their enchiladas, tamales, and huevos rancheros, just to name a few. But, we also have to thank them for Hatch green chiles, which are grown in the Hatch Valley. What are hatch chiles? If you’ve wondered what those long, pale green peppers are that show up in grocery stores every August to September, these are them!...

Well, except for when a strong craving of Nachos suddenly hits! That’s when Hubby Dear takes over, and rightly so. You see, he has this gift when it comes to making THE best, cheesy, finger-licking Nachos. Anyone and everyone who’s ever had a bite of Hubby Dear’s Special Nachos swears by it! Friends and family request it anytime we get together and Baby Dear and I demand it for dinner 2-3 times a month....

Originating from the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, this dish is similar to Israeli Shakshuka and Italian eggs in purgatory with a variation of spices. Huevos a la Flamenca (Gypsy Eggs) are baked in a cazuela (terracotta dish) and even though it is not a breakfast recipe, has all the ingredients of a delicious breakfast or brunch, which makes it an all day dish and this is why I like it....

I love spritz cocktails. They have the crisp taste of champagne or Prosecco, but also additional delicious flavors. They are light and refreshing, and so delicious! This Hugo Spritz is no exception. You will love this delicious summer cocktail. Sparkling Wine vs. Prosecco The type of sparkling wine you use is totally up to you. I would recommend something on the drier side since you are also using a sweet liqueur in this cocktail....

There so many different ways to cook potatoes in the Instant Pot, but this recipe is definitely my favorite! Instant Pot Potatoes Recipes I love such recipes where very minimal effort is required, and you end up with a great tasting dish really quickly. I make these Instant Pot roasted potatoes all the time. Actually, they’re not exactly roasted potatoes, they’re more like soft and buttery potatoes, that are so flavorful and delicious!...

Learn how to make this fresh and flavorsome side dish in your Instant Pot step by step. { Video Tutorial included } CILANTRO LIME RICE RECIPE I am a huge fan of Chipotle. This rice recipe is a copycat version of their popular Chipotle cilantro lime rice. If you love Chipotle rice, you will love this quick and easy Instant Pot recipe that you can make at home. Have you also tried this Instant Pot Mexican Rice recipe and this Instant Pot Mushroom rice?...