inspiring cravings
Thai Green Curry Meatballs with Zoodles – A hearty yet healthy dish! These meatballs are flavourful and paired with creamy Thai green curry sauce are an interesting way to switch up dinner from the regular spaghetti and meatballs. Happy Friday, folks! Congrats – you made it to the weekend. My […]
Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa Tacos – Taco Tuesday just got better! This recipe for beef barbacoa has tons of flavour and makes those weeknight dinners simple through cooking with the Instant Pot. Not only is this easy to make, it’s perfect for leftovers and you can use the beef in […]
Sweet Potato Nacho Poutine – a spicy and unique twist on the classic Canadian dish! Sweet potato fries, spicy gravy and cheese curds are all tossed together and topped with your favourite nacho toppings. A super flavourful dish that can be enjoyed as a main meal or appetizer. Let me […]
Beet Calzone with Bacon, Goat Cheese and Dill – a unique take on the calzone! Loaded with beets, bacon, mozzarella, goat cheese and dill this easy dinner is one that will not disappoint. So let me start off by first saying this was a tough one to photograph. It doesn’t […]
One Pot Taco Ranch Chicken Soup – spicy and creamy soup made using only one pot and full of fiesta flavours! Minimal fuss and it takes only 30 minutes to make. Completely satisfying and comforting, especially with your favourite garnishes added, you won’t be able to get enough of it! […]
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese – two delicious comfort foods become one with this One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese! This super easy, one-pot meal is a quick, hearty and comforting meal that everyone in the family will love! I’m all about the easy and quick meals lately. I’ve […]
Turkey, Cranberry & Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – this grilled cheese is the delicious answer of what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers! Full of Thanksgiving flavors and plenty of brie cheese, you may just end up loving your leftovers more than ever! Recipe, post and photos updated October 13, 2019 […]
Chanterelle Mushroom Pasta – wild chanterelle mushrooms turn a simple pasta dish into something more elegant. The light butter sauce with garlic and sage pairs well with these golden beauties and allows their flavour to shine! Hey guys, how’re ya doing? Can you believe it is pretty much fall now […]
Rustic Beet and Gorgonzola Galette – this easy vegetarian galette combines layers of beets with bold gorgonzola on a flaky pie crust. A beautiful dish for any day of the week! Hope you’ve all been having a wonderful weekend! I’ve got something fun for you to make today and head […]
Chili Lime Coconut Balsamic Shrimp – The flavors of sweet coconut, zesty lime, a hint of chili, and cilantro create a marinade that will delight everyone at your table! This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy summer dish, or for those cold days you wish you were in […]
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.
