Foodie's Nest

This massaged kale salad is my go-to salad recipe: lemony greens, crunchy veggies, and a zingy Dijon mustard dressing. It’s ready in 15 minutes and meal-prep friendly! I’m the type of person who’s of the opinion that you can’t have too many kale salads (do you agree?). I’ve found a new variation on my classic kale salad that I think might be able to eat every day, especially topped with protein as a main dish meal! This massaged kale salad is so delicious: you quickly massage the kale leaves so they are tender and sweet, then top with all the crunchy veggies, a 3-ingredient Dijon dressing, and my favorite topping ever: crispy chickpeas ! They’re so much tastier than croutons and full of protein and fiber, too. Alex and I could not stop eating this after we took the photo. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking (as long as you make the chickpeas ahead) Good for meal prep : Massaged kale h...

This Pineapple Mint Slushie is the refreshing 3-ingredient summer drink you’ll be making on repeat this season! It’s got no added sugar, and it’s kid-friendly or great as a mocktail for adults. (I’m obsessed.) Here’s my genius solution to summer treat without extra sugar: this delicious Pineapple Mint Slushie! What I love about this one: it’s so seriously refreshing, fun to make with kids, and it’s  so  simple to whip up. Since it has only 3 ingredients, I don’t mind lugging out my blender. It’s a great way to use a ton of summer mint, if you have any growing! This drink is so versatile: it’s great for kids or as a mocktail for adults! If you’re going for mocktail, you could call it a Frozen Pineapple Mojito Mocktail if you wanted (it’s all in the branding, right?). Ingredients You’ll Need My daughter loves whipping up this recipe; the other day she begged us to do it to cool down after a hot playtime outside. I...

My homemade strawberry daiquiri recipe makes luscious flavor in just 5 minutes! Made with frozen strawberries and white rum, it’s a frozen cocktail that puts store-bought mixes to shame. Ever tried to make a strawberry daiquiri recipe at home? There’s no need to buy store-bought daiquiri mix. A homemade strawberry daiquiri with real frozen strawberries tastes infinitely better than a mix from the store! As a cocktail expert with over 300 cocktail recipes , I teamed up with my husband Alex to crack the code on the perfect strawberry daiquiri. After lots of recipe testing, we finally nailed it: it has perfectly balanced sweetness and is bursting with real strawberry flavor. All you need are a few ingredients, a blender, and 5 minutes to whip up this classic drink! 5 Star Reader Review “Divine daiquiri! I made it just as directed and it is fresh with well blended flavors. I will use this recipe for all future daiquiris.” -Pat “T...

Tequila is one of the best-selling spirits in America*, and for good reason! This Mexican agave liquor stars in iconic classics like the Margarita and Paloma , but it shines in so many more creative mixed drinks. As a certified mixologist who’s studied tequila cocktails and made more than I can count, I’m sharing my collection of my top 25 essential tequila drinks for and occasion! Why I Love Tequila Cocktails What makes so tequila special? After years of experimenting with this spirit, I’ve found this: tequila brings a uniquely complex flavor profile to drinks. The natural earthiness and sweetness of blue agave cannot be substituted by any other ingredient on earth (even 0 proof tequila!), and it pairs so well with citrus, spice, sweetness, and even bitter flavors. Over the years, my husband Alex and I have tested hundreds of tequila drink recipes in our home bar and refined each one to find the perfect balance of flavors. These 25 tequila cocktai...