inspiring cravings
Blackberry Basil Brie Prosciutto Grilled Cheese – Taking the classic up a notch! Fresh blackberries smashed with basil, creamy brie and salty prosciutto come together for a fabulous sweet & savory grilled cheese sandwich. Alright, let’s get one thing straight. Fruit + cheese will forever be an amazing combination. Especially […]
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream – beat the heat this summer with this dairy free, coconut cream based ice cream. Made with fresh fruit, this decadent ice cream has the flavours of summer. Ice cream is a necessity in summer, wouldn’t you say? Winnipeg has been going through a major […]
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 […]
Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread – mix things up with this super moist and tasty banana bread that is loaded with maraschino cherries and chocolate chips! So delicious, you will have trouble stopping at one slice! You know when you have a craving that just won’t go away? That’s been me […]
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 […]
Earl Grey Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream – A tea lovers delight! These unique, light and flavourful cupcake are made with earl grey tea leaves and topped with a beautiful lemon buttercream. This is a delectable dessert for springtime celebrations such as Mother’s Day, bridal showers, birthdays or afternoon tea. Happy […]
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 […]
Mini Egg Brownie Bites – Loaded with Mini Eggs, everyones favourite Easter candy, these chocolatey brownie bites are super cute and are a perfect yummy springtime or Easter treat! Brownie edge lovers will especially adore these! This recipe is simple to whip up and will be a dessert everyone demands […]
Beet, Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette – a loaded up salad made with fresh spinach, roasted sweet potato and beets, pomegranate and a lovely citrus dressing! The flavours of this healthy and delicious salad work well at any time of the year and can make 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.
