Bake up a batch of these patriotic cookies, and your family are going to love them! These cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery. They’re made with red white and blue M&M’s and sprinkles, so you get cookie, chocolate, and sparkle in every bite. For more 4th of July themed desserts, try my Red White and Blue Layer Cake or my 4th of July Cupcakes. They’re delicious! Key Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make patriotic M&M cookies: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below....

Have you tried these Chocolate Almond Barks or Halloween Barks? Why make these Red Blue White Chocolate Bark? So Simple and Easy! Ready in under 15 minutes. Delicious as Christmas Bark or Patriotic bark Kids friendly recipe to make over half time They are fantastic no-bake desserts as well as edible gifts that you can pack in cellophane bags and hand over after the party. White Chocolate - Use White Chocolate chips or candy melts....

We are having the BEST of the British Summer now. Long Bright Days and your energy is multiplied into manifolds. All we would love to do is to maximise the weather and spend a lot of time outdoors. Thinking about travelling to another part of the world ( including home town ) leaving this gorgeous weather back is actually like crime. Lots of Sunshine, lots of fresh air and lots of happiness happens when you have bright days:) This weather is addictive and our garden has got a makeover now....

A few years ago, some of our neighbors vacationed in Jamaica. Not only did they come back tanned and relaxed, they came back with some amazing recipes for rum punch. We were lucky enough that they shared this one with us! This delicious and easy rum punch is made with four different kinds of rum and four different kinds of juice. The end result is a delicious punch that you will love all summer long....

Rum and coconut pair so well together and just to make the drink look more festive, I rimmed the glass with shredded coconut. Reminds me a little of fresh snow. I also grated fresh nutmeg on the top for extra flavor and to make the drink even prettier. We all know that Santa deserves milk and cookies at all of his stops, but don’t you think he would be extra pleased with this treat?...

Charlotte and I were in the car earlier today when she came up with one of her random 5-year-old comments: “Jesus had pom-poms, Mama.” “Uh, what?” I’m trying to picture it. Jesus is totally rooting for us, right? Maybe this is wisdom from the mouths of babes. “Yeah, the people laid pom-poms down for him.” OHHHH. Palm fronds. Do you guys follow Humans of New York on Facebook? I’m literally coming up for air after getting sucked down the rabbit hole for like the last hour and half....

Cuisine: IndianEASE: EasyServe with : Raita & PapadPros: Whole meal in one pot, perfect for lunch or dinner A delicious one pot wonder that has a delicious blend of succulent shrimp, fragrant spices, and fluffy rice. Sometimes you just need a fast but delicious meal without fuss, without several pots, something that will impress but with least amount of work possible. This is that dish. You can make it quite easily - in your trusty instant pot or on stove top....

Don’t want to wait all day? Make this chicken taco soup in your pressure cooker with my Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup! Hello friends! I’m so excited to bring you this updated Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe! This recipe is hugely popular on my blog. Every time I share it on social media, people flock to it and tell me how it is a staple in their house. With how easy it is to make and how healthy it is, I can totally see why....

I love adding Greek yogurt into my smoothies to add natural protein which also makes the smoothie richer and more satisfying. I don’t always have time after my workout to prepare anything substantial to eat (which is important). I’m usually trying to get myself showered and out the door for errands or appointments. I need something I can eat while I get going. I just add all my ingredients to my high powered blender and I’m ready to go in minutes along with my smoothie....

Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork Loin When buying meat for this recipe, note that pork tenderloin and pork loin are two different cuts of pig. Pork loin is a bigger cut of meat and is often used by the butcher to cut pork steaks. Alternatively, pork tenderloin is a smaller, thinner, and more tender cut of pork which makes for a delicious dinner when stuffed. If you are looking for a delicious pork loin recipe, try this Pork Roast Recipe....

You all know my obsession with all things taco. I’m not shy about the fact that chips, salsa, tacos, and margaritas are my love language. But, I do try to be a responsible adult every once and a while. This amazing and easy sweet potato recipe is the perfect way for me to get my taco fix and also be a responsible healthy adult. You would be surprised by how well taco meat, taco toppings, and sweet potatoes go together....

Picnics have always been a favourite summer thing for me. Something about packing a lunch, a blanket and a good book, and heading out to a lovely park brings a big smile on my face. Hubby and I spend most of our summer idling away at a park with friends and family over good food and conversation. Opening up a basket of goodies, like these Tandoori Chicken Wings for everyone to share, brings about love and a feeling of togetherness....

Thankfully, the block doesn’t extend to cooking otherwise I would really be in a fix now..though it would help me fit into my vacation clothes which I horde in anticipation of a holiday all year long.The only issue being, when the holiday actually comes along I always end up wanting to buy new clothes cause you know -vacation. Anyhow I don’t want to overwhelm you with my vacation qualms.Here is a Thai inspired Coconut Curry Noodles cause yayie!...

I don’t know who first came up with the idea to wrap bacon around water chestnuts and call it an appetizer, but I think that we can all agree that they are a genius! This bacon wrapped water chestnuts recipe reminds me of another common dish, bacon-wrapped scallops. But the great thing about this bacon-y recipe is that water chestnuts are less expensive than scallops, and will appeal to a wider range of people, especially those who aren’t fans of seafood....

They’re baked with a deliciously seasoned buttery topping until golden brown and crispy, and everyone loves them! BBQ Chicken Sliders make the perfect party food, appetizer, or easy weeknight dinner! They are especially delicious when you’re looking for a new way to cook chicken that’s different than your ordinary meals. These pulled chicken sliders turn boring chicken breasts into sandwiches that will remind you of your favorite BBQ spot. Sweet, smoky, barbecue-sauced shredded chicken is easy to make in a skillet, and then all you need to do is assemble the sliders on Hawaiian rolls, bake, and top with a simple homemade coleslaw....

As we come back to soup season again for another year, I wanted to share with you an old classic on Simple Joy that we have updated with new photos. This amazing creamy Tomato Bisque recipe comes together in 30 minutes and is absolutely delicious. The flavors of tomato, basil, and cream meld together perfectly to make a soup that tastes like you are at a fancy cafe in the comfort of your own home....

Hey everyone! Happy New Year! Here’s how we celebrated: EPIC LIP SYNC BATTLE. I totally won! It was a close call though. My mother-in-law did a killer rendition of “Barracuda,” and my father-in-law came out in a Batman suit and flawlessly sang all the words to the theme song (“da-na-na-na-na-na-BATMAN!). Eric totally killed it with Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood–YES HE DID THE RAP. It was so awesome and I would show you the video of it but I think there would be…well, bad blood....

I am typically the cook on Thanksgiving day, so on the day after Thanksgiving, all I really want to do is put my feet up and relax. Leftover turkey soup lets me do just that! Soup is an easy meal to make, and doesn’t take very long at all. Sometimes I can even get my husband to make this soup so I can really enjoy some relaxation. Need a different leftover turkey idea?...

So yesterday I lit my oven on fire. I had two things going on: It was 10 o’clock at night and I was using the stove to test out the white queso dip used for today’s chili nachos one more time. Either I was trying to perfect the recipe, or I just really needed some chips and dip on a random Monday night, I’ll let you decide. QUESO IS LIFE « that’s my new mantra....

Learn how to make these Quick & Easy Courgette fritters with step by step instructions. VEGAN COURGETTE FRITTERS Now that the weather is warm in UK { not Hot }, we love to indulge in summer produce. There are tons of Mango recipes on this blog but not a single Zucchini/ Courgette recipe as the main ingredient. Can you believe it. Talk about summer vegetables, I think it’s high time we have this vegan courgette fritters on your list....