inspiring cravings
Blueberry Brie Bacon Burger – A delicious gourmet burger you will fall in love with! A homemade burger patty is stuffed and topped with creamy brie cheese, which nicely compliments the sweet and tangy blueberry barbecue sauce. The burger is finished off with crispy bacon for a nice crunch plus […]
Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce – Authentic Mexican flavour is easy to whip up at home! Ditch the canned stuff for this easy, delicious and flavourful sauce – you’ll never want to go back to store bought again! Made with a few pantry staples and done in twenty minutes. Mexican food has been one […]
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 […]
Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup – a flavourful, nutritious and comforting meal, perfect for chilly days or when you are feeling unwell. Bone broth helps increase the nutritional benefits of this soup. This one pot meal is ready in under 30 minutes and is a great way to use up leftover […]
Smokey Sweet Potato & Apple Soup – Creamy, smokey and a little sweet, this simple and nourishing soup is made easily in the slow cooker. It makes for a wonderful fall or winter meal to cozy up with! It feels as though my city is in a never ending period […]
Blood Orange & Beet Salad – a bright and fresh salad with roasted beets, blood orange segments, feta and a homemade blood orange mint vinaigrette. A wonderful winter citrus salad for dinner parties or healthy lunches! Lately, my eating habits have consisted mainly of carbs. Pizza, pasta, more pizza, more […]
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Muffins – fluffy muffins packed full of chopped dark chocolate and sweet juicy raspberries. A wonderful treat for any time, but especially for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day! Winter is hard. I am so over this freezing cold weather and having to basically just hibernate indoors. […]
One Skillet Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken – creamy, zesty and peppery, this chicken dinner recipe is perfect for an easy-to-make romantic dinner or weeknight meal. Perfect served over mashed potatoes or rice with steamed vegetables on the side! Let me start out with a warning: this chicken is addictive! You […]
Honey Buffalo Chicken Fingers with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce – sweet and spicy, these chicken tenders will be devoured in no time! Baked in the oven, they have a perfectly crisp outside and tender, juice inside all while being a bit healthier for you. An easy homemade blue cheese dipping […]
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.
