inspiring cravings
Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Clusters – An easy holiday recipe with only 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of work! With festive flavours, they are a perfect addition to your holiday baking! Hello my friends! I can’t believe it that here we are in December and the craziness that was 2020 is […]
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 […]
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. […]
Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Pancakes – decadent and festive, these pancakes are the perfect breakfast for your holiday mornings! Fluffy mocha pancakes topped with candy cane cheesecake frosting are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth and bring on the holiday cheer. It’s December 1st which means Christmas is only a little […]
Halloween Monster Mash Fudge – a fun and easy-to-make Halloween fudge made with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. This is a spooky and cute Halloween dessert that those of all ages will love to nibble on. Trick or Treat! Halloween is such a fun time of year! I just […]
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 […]
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 […]
Peppermint Mocha Pavlova – What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a beautiful and festive dessert? Chocolate mocha meringue is topped with plenty of whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a minty crunch. It’s like the seasonal coffee favourite in delicious dessert form! Do you ever […]
The Best Ever Rum Balls – these are the best way to bring some holiday cheer to your friends and family! Chocolatey and boozy, this no bake holiday favourite will be the perfect treat to have on hand for the holidays. Alright so, I don’t normally like to claim one […]
Hot Chocolate Cookies – These are like a cup of hot cocoa in cookie form! Rich chocolatey cookies topped with mini marshmallows will become a new holiday favourite. Oh my gosh you guys, I am so excited because Christmas baking season is FINALLY HERE! Let the holiday baking begin! All […]
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.
