inspiring cravings
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 […]
Bacon Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes – a delicious take on a favourite side dish! Bacon and blue cheese amp up the classic mashed potatoes with tons of flavour. Creamy, quick and easy to make this mashed potato recipe will become a new family favourite! We’ve settled into winter here in […]
Thanksgiving Leftovers Poutine – the most delicious thing you can do with some of those Thanksgiving turkey dinner leftovers! Sweet potato fries are loaded up with leftover turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, cheese curds and some chives for a heavenly meal you’ll want to save those leftovers for! Anyone that knows […]
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries and Pecans – Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes are roasted together with cranberries, pecans, and a maple balsamic glaze, getting crispy and carmelized. This makes for a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish or for other holidays and celebrations throughout the fall and […]
Mojito Sugar Cookies – the classic cocktail in cookie form! Made with fresh mint, lime zest and rum, these sugar cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, with a delicious taste of the tropics. As September begins the days grow shorter, the weather starts to cool and I start to feel […]
Rainier Cherry Crostini with Whipped Ricotta, Prosciutto and Mint – sweet, juicy cherries are perfectly paired with creamy whipped ricotta, salty prosciutto and garnished with mint for a delicious summer appetizer! A beautiful, delicious and easy appetizer to serve al fresco! Pair with a glass of rosé for ultimate enjoyment. […]
Squash Blossom & Garlic Scape Pasta – a light summer pasta, with squash blossoms, garlic scapes, cherry tomatoes, zuchinni and browned butter. This quick and easy recipe made with delicious seasonal summer produce is perfect for weeknights and enjoying al fresco! It’s that time of year where more locally grown […]
Fiddlehead Pizza with Pancetta, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese – an easy to make pizza, perfect for spring! Fresh foraged fiddleheads, salty pancetta, mushrooms, and tangy goat cheese make every bite a delicious way to celebrate spring! Fiddleheads are a delicious way to celebrate spring, wouldn’t you say? This cute little […]
Easy Beef Enchiladas – saucy, cheesy, easy enchiladas! These beef enchiladas are a delicious and filling meal full of Mexican flavour. They will become a new family favourite! About a month ago I posted a recipe for homemade enchilada sauce where I promised a soon to be posted recipe for […]
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.
