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 […]
Broiled Rum Spice Grapefruit – rum poured over grapefruit halves, which are sprinkled with a spiced sugar mixture before broiling. Break through the caramelized topping to enjoy the tart-sweetness of the grapefruit! Delicious as breakfast or dessert. It is a pretty great coincidence that citrus season just happens to fall […]
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake – a deliciously spiced coffee cake recipe with a cinnamon streusel topping. With sour cream and pumpkin puree it is moist, slightly dense and perfect for fall. Pair it with a cup of fresh coffee for a heavenly breakfast. That’s right, I’m back with another pumpkin […]
Baked Brie with Balsamic Cherries, Pistachios & Cinnamon Honey – elegant, simple and an absolute crowd pleaser, this baked brie is topped with balsamic soaked cherries, pistachios and a drizzle of cinnamon honey. Served right out of the oven it’s gooey, cheesy and loaded with flavour, making it the ultimate […]
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats – these oats are delicious and super easy to make, taste like dessert and make for an excellent grab and go breakfast for those busy weekday mornings! I’m sorry its been a while since my last post! Not that its a great excuse, but I’ve had […]
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.
