inspiring cravings
Baked Brie with Balsamic Cherries, Pistachios & Cinnamon Honey – elegant, simple and an absolute crowd pleaser, this baked brie is topped with balsamic soaked cherries, pistachios and a drizzle of cinnamon honey. Served right out of the oven it’s gooey, cheesy and loaded with flavour, making it the ultimate […]
Peppermint Mocha Pavlova – What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a beautiful and festive dessert? Chocolate mocha meringue is topped with plenty of whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a minty crunch. It’s like the seasonal coffee favourite in delicious dessert form! Do you ever […]
Mini Butter Tart Cheesecakes – All of the goodness of the classic butter tart in creamy cheesecake form! Luscious vanilla cheesecake with a graham cracker crust is topped with decadent maple butter tart sauce, all served in individual portions, making these the perfect portable dessert for holiday entertaining. Christmas […]
Roasted Grape & Goat Cheese Crostini – balsamic roasted grapes paired with creamy herbed goat cheese and honey make for a beautiful winter party appetizer! These elegant bites pack a ton of flavour, are simple to pull together and pair wonderfully with a glass of your favourite wine. How is […]
The Best Ever Rum Balls – these are the best way to bring some holiday cheer to your friends and family! Chocolatey and boozy, this no bake holiday favourite will be the perfect treat to have on hand for the holidays. Alright so, I don’t normally like to claim one […]
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels – a tasty make ahead holiday appetizer! Creamy feta filling with sweet dried cranberries are the perfect salty sweet combo that are sure to be a hit at your next party! ‘Tis the season for lots and lots of tasty food! Whether it be cookies, cheesy appetizers […]
Hi, I'm Vanessa and welcome to Zest & Simmer. Here I hope to inspire cravings by sharing the recipes of food I like to eat.
