inspiring cravings
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie – a healthy way to enjoy pumpkin spice without a sugar overload! This cold and creamy smoothie is nutritious, filling, and will help satisfy your craving for a slice of pumpkin pie! Are you guys tired of pumpkin spice everything yet? I’m sure not. In fact I’m […]
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 […]
Pumpkin Pie Crème Brûlée – change things up with a delicious spin on the classic pumpkin pie! Creamy pumpkin spice custard and a crunchy sugar crust make this the ultimate decadent dessert! It’s also a lot easier to make than you would think and is sure to impress dinner guests! […]
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 […]
Easy Spicy Kale Chips – these kale chips have a bit of heat and are perfectly crispy! This easy recipe is a wonderful low carb, healthy snack that is vegan too! So kale chips have been around for years now and I’ve only finally gotten around to making them. Ok, […]
Magical Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores Bars – these cookie bars contain tons of marshmallows that pull a magical disappearing act when you bake them, but are still full of the classic s’mores flavour. A perfect treat for your summer or fall celebrations! Can we just go ahead and call s’mores […]
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 […]
Honeydew, Fig, Prosciutto and Feta Salad with Mint Vinaigrette – a delicious summer salad with a lovely balance of sweet and salty. The minty vinaigrette pulls it all together with a refreshing zing! Best when melons are in season, it is a great addition to your summer alfresco meal. So […]
Savory Herb and Cheddar Squash Bread – this is the perfect way to use up all that summer squash! With cheddar, garlic, green onions and dill mixed into the batter this loaf is hard one to resist. I know, I know. It’s been forever and a day since I last […]
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.
