Foodie's Nest

This classic wedge salad recipe features crisp iceberg lettuce, creamy homemade blue cheese dressing, and crispy breadcrumbs for the perfect easy side. It’s ready in just 15 minutes and works with almost any meal. Classic is classic for a reason, and honestly—a good old wedge salad does not disappoint. While I wasn’t a huge fan growing up, now as a cookbook author and food expert I can appreciate why this 100-year-old salad has never gone out of style. There’s something magical about the contrast of crisp, cold iceberg lettuce with rich, creamy blue cheese dressing and those tasty crunchy bits sprinkled over the top. I’ve served this classic wedge salad at dinner parties, family gatherings, and weeknight meals, and every time it gets rave reviews. (Although, it’s a little harder for kids to eat in a wedge: we chop it up for them for serving!) Ingredients in a classic wedge salad The first ever recipe for an iceberg lettuce wedge salad was printed in 1916 in a book by Marion H...

This crispy corn fritters recipe is delicious with fresh or canned corn and made in under 30 minutes! These savory fritters are perfect as appetizers or a quick dinner with creamy dipping sauces. I have a confession: I’m obsessed with any recipe with fritter in the title: aka, anything that requires frying batter into golden, crispy perfection! I’m more of a savory person than sweet, so one of my favorites of all are these corn fritters. They’re simple to whip up in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients, and the flavor is unreal! They come out crisp-edged and golden, with a savory sweet batter of cornmeal and spices and big sweet pops from the kernels. They’re great as party appetizers, but I love them most as a weeknight dinner paired with tomato basil salad or coleslaw . Of course, a dipping sauce is a must: my kids love dipping them in sour cream, salsa ranch dressing , or garlic aioli ! 5 star reader review “This corn fritters recipe was simple to follow. My family...

This easy marinated tofu recipe requires no cooking and delivers incredible umami flavor with low effort! Flavored with soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger, it’s perfect for meal prep and healthy weeknight dinners. I’ll admit it—I wasn’t always a tofu believer. But then I discovered this game-changing marinated tofu (and a few other easy tofu recipes) that completely transformed my relationship with this plant-based protein! This marinated tofu is packed with savory umami flavors from toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, plus green onions and sesame seeds for texture and freshness. The best part? You don’t even need to cook it! Just press, marinate, and enjoy. It’s become one of my favorite meal prep staples! Throw it in a bowl with rice , soba noodles , or quinoa and some fresh veggies, and you’ve got an instant healthy lunch or dinner! How to make this easy marinated tofu recipe Alex and I actually got the idea for this marinated tofu recipe from a dinner...