Hi, I'm Ashley! I created Wanderzest as a place to share traditional foods and fusion recipes inspired by different cultures. I hope you enjoy experiencing the world through food with me!

Happy Valentine's Day! So, what are your plans tonight? Are you going out for a fancy dinner? Or staying home for a nice night in? Jacob and I keep it real classy with a lovely little dinner of frozen ...

Stop thawing your frozen chicken breasts in the microwave! With your trusty Instant Pot, you can cook the chicken straight from the freezer in less than 30 minutes. In no time, you'll have tender, ...

If you're looking for the perfect finishing touch to your favorite desserts, this homemade salted caramel sauce is a must make! Rich, velvety, and with just a hint of salt, this sauce transforms any ...

Discover the ultimate Baked Chicken Satay recipe! Juicy, marinated chicken skewers are baked to perfection in the oven and served with a spicy, creamy peanut sauce. They are amazing served as an ...

This Easy Egg Fried Rice Recipe is perfect for repurposing leftover rice from last night's dinner! With just a handful of ingredients, you can have a delicious side dish, ready in only 20 minutes, ...

Recently, I have started to really embrace easy dinners. We're talking 30 minutes or less with minimal dirty dishes. I have a couple of fall back recipes that I like to make when I really don't have ...

Busy weeknights call for dinner recipes that are quick, simple, and still totally satisfying-like this 4-ingredient Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe! With just shredded chicken, a can of enchilada sauce, ...

I used to be quite skeptical of roasted garlic because I figured it was just as strong and punch as fresh garlic is. Boy, was I wrong! Roasting the garlic transforms those sharp cloves into something ...

This Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Elote) is made with fresh corn on the cob smothered with a creamy sauce and sprinkled with cheese, chili powder, and cilantro. It's quick and easy to make, and it ...

This Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce is such an unexpected twist on the classic holiday side! I love how it's the perfect combination of bright, sweet, and just a little bit spicy. It's definitely anything ...

It's time to ditch the stove! With this easy Instant Pot Rice Recipe, you can make perfectly fluffy white rice in less than 30 minutes-completely hands-off. It's the easiest way to whip up a quick ...