Foodie's Nest

This easy bean dip comes together in 5 minutes with just canned beans, salsa, and cheese. It’s fastest party snack and also works as a simple side dish for tacos. This recipe happened by accident. That’s where many great recipes come from, right? My most recent accident results in my famous 5-minute bean dip recipe! It’s not superlative when I say it might be the very easiest recipe we’ve ever created. Beans, salsa, and cheese come together into the creamiest, gooiest piping hot mess. Dunk in crunchy chips and it tastes remarkably like the queso from your favorite Mexican joint. A 3 ingredient recipe , the flavor is more irresistibly complex than you’d imagine. But to really understand the magic here: you’ve got to taste it. 5 Star Reader Reviews “I have made this twice now and loved it. I used pinto beans because barlotti beans were hard to find. Topped it with green onions and tomatoes. My friends loved it! Thanks!!...

There are a few options if you can’t find this specialty Mexican cheese! Here’s the best cotija cheese substitute to use in all your recipes. Can’t find cotija cheese? We’ve got your back! Cotija cheese is a Mexican cow’s milk cheese: it’s white with a dry texture and salty flavor. You can buy it fresh or aged, but it’s usually easiest to find fresh at the grocery. It’s often called for in Mexican-style recipes like tacos , enchiladas , and nachos . This cheese can be tough to find at the grocery, so here’s the best cotija cheese substitute! Best Substitute For Cotija Cheese 1. Feta cheese The best fresh cotija cheese substitute? Feta cheese. Feta has a similar crumbly texture and salty flavor to cotija cheese, and is usually easier to find at the store. Of course if you can find cotija, it has a unique flavor that’s worth seeking out. 2. Queso fresco Another cotija cheese substitute? Queso fresco, if y...

My favorite healthy banana bread uses olive oil instead of butter, some whole wheat flour, and less sugar than the standard loaf. It’s moist and lightly sweet: great for snacks! As a Mediterranean diet expert and author of a new cookbook on the subject, I’ve realized a lot of banana bread is really just an excuse for cake. Most banana bread recipes have a stick of butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar, but I wondered: could I apply the Mediterranean mindset to a banana bread? I cut the sugar to only ⅓ cup and replaced butter with olive oil. Amazingly, it worked! This healthy banana bread is tender, moist, gently sweet, and what I bake now when I see bananas on my counter turning black. I had a bunch of recipe testers help me by trying this one in their homes, and the verdict? Delicious . 5 Star Reader Reviews “This recipe was a total win in our house! Entire loaf disappeared within minutes of being set on the counter in front of 5 kiddos for...

This air fryer chicken breast comes out juicy every time with a savory spice rub and one easy trick. It’s my go-to easy dinner idea for busy weeknights! OK, I don’t like the word “life changing” but this is one chicken recipe that actually is : it’s literally that easy and delicious! This air fryer chicken breast has become my go-to easy dinner at least once a week. It comes out tender and flavorful, and it is beyond simple. And all this is coming from a previous air fryer skeptic (me!). Why You’ll Love This Recipe After experimenting with many chicken breast recipes over the years, I can say this air fryer method is pretty foolproof. Alex and I have found the perfect blend of spices that packs in flavor. (My Air Fryer Chicken Thighs is my other go-to.) It’s become such a staple in our meal rotation to serve with cilantro lime rice , tacos , or to top salads and grain bowls throughout the week. I love it especi...