Foodie's Nest

These marinated olives are an easy appetizer with huge flavor: garlicky, lemony, herby, and perfect for cheese boards or parties. A simple, make-ahead recipe! Here’s a favorite party trick of mine that makes a tasty and healthy appetizer in just 5 minutes of hands on time: marinated olives! This dish will make an olive lover out of anyone. Using the right olives here results in smooth, rich flavor: not briny or overly salty. The garlic, lemon and herbs make a symphony of flavor! Every time I make these and set them out on the table, people go crazy for them! They’re also great for an appetizer dinner at home: bread, cheese, marinated olives and wine. Here are a few tricks to the tastiest homemade marinated olives you’ll find (in my humble opinion). 5 Star Reader Review “These are incredible! I bought a large jar of Castelvetrano olives and was looking for something interesting to do with them. I can’t wait to share them with others....

This fresh and healthy avocado tuna salad swaps the classic mayo for nutrient-rich avocado! It’s a fresh, no-cook lunch or fast dinner that comes together in 10 minutes. Here’s a healthy lunch or dinner idea to spice up your routine: avocado tuna salad! This spin swaps out the classic mayonnaise for nutrient-rich avocado. The flavor is so fresh and delicious, you may give up the mayo version altogether. I might like this even better than a classic tuna salad (except my creamy recipe is really delicious so it’s a hard call). It takes only a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes to put together. It’s easy to forget about tuna salad, but this one is now solidly part of my healthy meal repertoire! 5 Star Reader Reviews “I used an avocado that wasn’t ripe enough to mash, but it was still amazing! I doubled the recipe and it turned out delicious and filling for both my sister and me. I would 10/10 recommend.” -Katie “Th...

My creamy vegan potato salad is the best classic summer side dish. With homemade cashew cream, celery, and crunchy dill pickles, no one will guess it’s mayo-free and vegan! Looking for a great summer side dish? Try my very best vegan potato salad with no mayo! It’s classic and creamy, just like the classic potato salad your Grandma makes, or that one at the deli counter. Except this one is made of plant based whole foods and it tastes even better than the classic. And get this: no one will know it’s vegan! I’ve tested this on friends and family over the years, and no one can stop eating it. In fact, I think it’s my favorite potato salad recipe to date! 5 Star Reader Reviews “This is my favorite vegan potato recipe. TY! I added chopped radishes. Delicious! I don’t even like potato salad with eggs in it now after having this!” -Connie “This is delish! I make many of your recipes. Love the mustard in this, cas...