inspiring cravings
Spiced Butterscotch Cookies – super easy butterscotch cookies with a hint of spice! These delightful cookies are perfect for the holidays with their hint of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove. Here we are nearing the end of another year, and as usual I have a holiday recipe to share with […]
Orange Ginger Cookies – a zesty twist on a classic! These warmly spiced cookies include molasses, ginger and orange zest and are soft and chewy. Perfect for a Christmas cookie tray! Well, here are we on Christmas Eve, and I am only just now sharing another cookie recipe. These last […]
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 […]
Eggnog Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies – a scrumptious thumbprint cookie full of holiday flavour! Why just drink eggnog when you can eat in in cookie form too?! So… it’s that season. Flu season that is. Yup, I got hit with the flu and have been feeling unwell these past 3 days. […]
Candy Cane Oreo Cookies – The perfect festive treat for the holidays! This Christmas cookie recipe only has 5 ingredients: boxed cake mix, canola oil, eggs, Oreo cookies and candy canes. Christmas baking almost can’t get any easier than this! Hello first Christmas cookies of the year! Yes, it is […]
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 […]
Mini Butter Tart Cheesecakes – All of the goodness of the classic butter tart in creamy cheesecake form! Luscious vanilla cheesecake with a graham cracker crust is topped with decadent maple butter tart sauce, all served in individual portions, making these the perfect portable dessert for holiday entertaining. Christmas […]
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.
