Foodie's Nest

My go-to quinoa seasoning turns the classic whole grain into an irresistible, flavorful side. It’s made with a few pantry staples and is endlessly versatile! If you’ve ever thought quinoa was bland, think again! This is my go-to way to season it, and it’s absolutely irresistible when it comes to flavor. It’s the recipe that convinced my family to fall in love with quinoa!   With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn this humble grain into something crave-worthy. I’ll walk you through my classic seasoning method first, and then share some fun flavor variations you can try for other quinoa-based dishes . 5 Star Reader Review “Followed this recipe exactly and it turned out so yummy and tasty! I’m hooked now, thank you!” – Melissa T. My Favorite Seasoning Option  This whole grain has a naturally bitter and nutty flavor. With the right ingredients, though, you can easily flavor quinoa so that these bitter and nutty notes aren’t overpowering your pa...

Here’s what to do in the South of France ! I traveled to the town of Cassis France on vacation with family and had the time of my life. Here’s a download of everything we did, plus a bit about our stops in Paris and London. Alex and I we made the slightly crazy decision to take a trip to France with our kids (7 and 1 at the time) and wanted to find a beautiful beach town off the beaten path in the South of France. We became smitten with Cassis! Cassis is an incredibly unique town near Marseille. It has beautiful beaches and cute winding streets, and is right next to Calanques National Park, a breathtaking area with miniature fjords with turquoise waters. As you may know, we’re obsessed with the Mediterranean diet : and the French Riviera (aka the Mediterranean coastline in France) was just the place to experience it firsthand! I highly, highly recommend traveling to Cassis if you’re dreaming of the South of France! All the details what to do are below, as well as some not...

This cucumber salad with vinegar is an easy healthy side dish made with thinly sliced cucumbers and onions in a tangy brine: ready in minutes and even better the next day! Did you grow up with the tradition of eating cucumber salad? This cucumber salad with vinegar is everything summer (and I grew up eating it, so it brings on the nostalgia for me). It’s perfect for everything from summer potlucks to patio barbecues to picnics, and pairs perfectly with everything from salmon to a grilled burger . Here’s a spin on my family recipe: the thinly sliced cucumbers and onions are salty, tangy, and lightly sweet all at once, and totally addicting. This cucumber salad is vegan, plant-based, and gluten-free, so it works for lots of diets too! 5 Star Reader Review “This is an amazing salad! Since discovering, I’ve already made it twice!! I really liked that having the onions sliced so thin, they weren’t overpowering in the dish. My husband too enjoyed it!” -Anonymous Ingredie...

Here’s how to make grilled tofu ! It tastes irresistible when infused with smoky flavor and drenched in a sweet and savory marinade. Tofu is one of my favorite plant-based proteins, so when the season rolls around—I’m all about grilling it! My favorite grilled tofu recipe is so satisfying, charred to perfection and brushed with a sweet and savory marinade. Grilled meals can be harder when you’re eating plant-based: you can eat piles of  grilled vegetables but you need a protein to stay full! Grilled tofu is a great healthy  grilled dinner idea  that’s full of  plant-based protein . You might even convert meat eaters when they take a taste of this one—it’s absolutely delicious ! 5 Star Reader Review “So easy and delicious. I served it with grilled vegetables for a healthy meal. Next time, I may add some brown rice or couscous with the veggies. Leftover tofu will go into a salad and/or be eaten as a snack!” -Jan Ingredients For Grilled Tofu ...