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Spiced Butterscotch Cookies – super easy butterscotch cookies with a hint of spice! These delightful cookies are perfect for the holidays with their hint of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove. Here we are nearing the end of another year, and as usual I have a holiday recipe to share with […]
Orange Ginger Cookies – a zesty twist on a classic! These warmly spiced cookies include molasses, ginger and orange zest and are soft and chewy. Perfect for a Christmas cookie tray! Well, here are we on Christmas Eve, and I am only just now sharing another cookie recipe. These last […]
Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Clusters – An easy holiday recipe with only 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of work! With festive flavours, they are a perfect addition to your holiday baking! Hello my friends! I can’t believe it that here we are in December and the craziness that was 2020 is […]
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 […]
Mini Peppermint Mocha Cheesecakes – celebrate the season with a festive bite sized holiday treat that is perfect for entertaining! Creamy peppermint cheesecake with a mocha crust is topped with decadent chocolate mocha ganache and crushed candy canes. Happy December! With November come and gone, and now a few days […]
Cranberry Curd – a rich dessert spread for the holidays! Cranberry curd is tart yet sweet and is delicious when spread on scones or toast, drizzled over pancakes or waffles, baked in a tart, stirred into yogurt and so much more! It also makes a wonderful hostess gift for the […]
Earl Grey Chiffon Cake with Lavender Meringue Icing – a light and airy delight of a cake! Earl grey and lavender are a beautiful pairing that is perfect for the tea lover! This makes a lovely cake for spring celebrations such as Easter, Mother’s Day, bridal showers, or birthdays. Two […]
Lucky Charms Marshmallow Squares – A kid friendly gooey marshmallow treat that is quick and easy to make. They’re magically delicious and perfect for St Patrick’s Day celebrations! What was your favourite cereal as a child? Perhaps it is still a favourite even today!. I honestly can’t recall what I […]
Candy Cane Oreo Cookies – The perfect festive treat for the holidays! This Christmas cookie recipe only has 5 ingredients: boxed cake mix, canola oil, eggs, Oreo cookies and candy canes. Christmas baking almost can’t get any easier than this! Hello first Christmas cookies of the year! Yes, it is […]
Halloween Monster Mash Fudge – a fun and easy-to-make Halloween fudge made with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. This is a spooky and cute Halloween dessert that those of all ages will love to nibble on. Trick or Treat! Halloween is such a fun time of year! I just […]
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.
