inspiring cravings
Eggnog French Toast – a festive breakfast dish that’s absolutely perfect for the holiday season! This crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to prepare, and made with eggnog and simple pantry ingredients! It’s hard to believe we are almost at the end of another year. It’s also hard to believe it’s been […]
Broiled Rum Spice Grapefruit – rum poured over grapefruit halves, which are sprinkled with a spiced sugar mixture before broiling. Break through the caramelized topping to enjoy the tart-sweetness of the grapefruit! Delicious as breakfast or dessert. It is a pretty great coincidence that citrus season just happens to fall […]
Gingerbread Pear French Toast Casserole – a delicious holiday morning casserole that is prepped the night before! All the delicious flavours of gingerbread with chopped pear for freshness, which compliments the spices well. Holiday breakfasts are so easy with this french toast casserole! Wow, December sure is flying by! With […]
Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Pancakes – decadent and festive, these pancakes are the perfect breakfast for your holiday mornings! Fluffy mocha pancakes topped with candy cane cheesecake frosting are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth and bring on the holiday cheer. It’s December 1st which means Christmas is only a little […]
Apple Cheddar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich – sharp cheddar, crispy bacon and apple slices served on a croissant brushed with thyme infused butter. These sweet and savory flavours are a mouthwatering and decadent way to begin your day! Life has been a whirlwind lately. While it has been crazy busy between […]
Blueberry Peach Coconut Baked Oatmeal – this delicious baked oatmeal is an easy make-ahead breakfast, perfect for busy mornings. You can bake it in advance and then reheat servings as needed. The blueberries, peaches and coconut give a lovely freshness to this comforting healthy breakfast! Well, here we are at […]
Pomegranate, Walnut and Whipped Ricotta Toast – Take toast from boring to fancy with this quick recipe! Smooth and creamy whipped ricotta is spread on toast,topped with pomegranate seeds and walnuts and finished with a pinch of chili flakes and a drizzle of honey. This is a lovely winter breakfast […]
Veggie and Goat Cheese Frittata – a simple and delicious dish for breakfast or brunch! This frittata is loaded with vegetables and goat cheese, making it a hearty yet healthy option for both weekdays and weekends! Who is already looking forward to the weekend? I know I am! I’m not […]
Pineapple Peach Smoothie Bowl – This is a healthy and delicious way to bring tropical vibes to your breakfast bowl! Customize the toppings on this refreshing smoothie bowl and you have the ultimate breakfast or snack ready in mere minutes! Happy New Year! Hello 2018, it’s nice to make your […]
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie – a healthy way to enjoy pumpkin spice without a sugar overload! This cold and creamy smoothie is nutritious, filling, and will help satisfy your craving for a slice of pumpkin pie! Are you guys tired of pumpkin spice everything yet? I’m sure not. In fact I’m […]
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.
