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One whole green zucchini sits on a cutting board next to a bowl of spiralized zucchini noodles or zoodles. Another bowl with green pesto sits waiting to be poured into the noodles.

Zoodles: 2 Ways to Jazz Up Zucchini Noodles

By Nealy Fischer . April 21, 2021

Can you keep a secret? One of my favorite ways to get my kids to eat vegetables is to be SNEAKY. Creativity is key…

If you like to entertain then I’ve got a super fun idea for your next gathering: A Japanese-themed dinner party. Offer a sushi bar and bento box meals!

DIY Bento Box: An Exciting Experience in a Meal

By Nealy Fischer . April 12, 2021

When you are ready to entertain again or if you’re always on the lookout for ways to shake up mealtimes at home I’ve got…

Nealy Fisher holds a skinny Mai Tai with a pineapple as garnish on top in front of the shore in Hawaii.

Tropical Mai Tai: Skinny Sips to Socialize Again With

By Nealy Fischer . April 5, 2021

The Mai Tai drink name comes from the Tahitian word maita’i which means “good.” This cocktail is so delicious it’ll leave you feeling more…

Spring Clean Up Your Life

By Nealy Fischer . March 29, 2021

Spring is just around the corner and most people use it as a season to clean and tidy up. While getting organized is beneficial,…

Everyone I talk to says they love Passover. Well, except for one annoying side effect: weight gain. Get my tips to survive without packing on pounds.

How To Survive Passover Without Gaining Weight

By Nealy Fischer . March 22, 2021

The eight days of Passover are a special time for most of us. Think: family bonding time, school vacation, and often a getaway of…

Green Blender Muffins, Green Muffins, muffins, st. patrick's snacks

Green Blender Muffins: A St. Patty’s Special

By Nealy Fischer . March 15, 2021

Go green and eat clean this St. Patrick’s Day with my gluten-free blender muffins! Now, I know the sound of spinach or kale in…

International Women's Day

Let Her Eat Cake: Guilt-free indulging

By Nealy Fischer . March 8, 2021

Today is International Women’s Day and to celebrate, I decided to give you insight into one of my favorite females and how she lives…

Middle Eastern Vegetable Soup with Freekeh

Winter-Warming Middle Eastern Vegetable Soup

By Nealy Fischer . March 2, 2021

This recipe has lots of vegetables but also packs a punch of flavor. It’s the perfect heart-warming comfort soup to make while it’s cold…

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa and Kale Salad with Apricots and Cherries

By Nealy Fischer . February 24, 2021

Quinoa is a staple for eating flexibility! Its chameleon-like quality lends it to get along with so many different flavors. It is both rich…

Skinny Margarita: Fiesta in a Glass

By Nealy Fischer . February 23, 2021

This is not a drill. I repeat: THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Today is National Margarita Day! Even though it’s still winter, this drink…

Frozen French 75: Sip with a Bang

By Nealy Fischer . February 16, 2021

The name French 75 comes from the French’s weapon of choice during WWI, the 75-millimeter Howitzer field gun. Today, the drink is mixed with…

Rings-a-Bell: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Cocktail

By Nealy Fischer . February 8, 2021

One of the most memorable things I did during quarantine in 2020 is seek out the best bartender in Tel Aviv. Since bars were closed…

Nealy Fischer

Nealy is the founder and director of The Flexible Chef. She inspires people to eat and to live well, and ultimately to crave a healthy lifestyle. Nealy has been a leader in the wellness industry for two decades and has founded projects including luxury yoga retreats, cooking programs, and women’s empowerment courses around the world.

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Can you keep a secret? One of my favorite ways to Can you keep a secret? One of my favorite ways to get my kids to eat vegetables is to be SNEAKY. Creativity is key when it comes to serving up the nutritious stuff. I’ve mastered the art of sneaky with zucchini noodles (AKA zoodles)— especially since you can just tell them it’s green noodles! What’s great about the green veggie is that it also allows for major flexibility with adult dinners like spaghetti or scampi plates, since it makes a great replacement for noodles loaded with carbs and gluten. Switching to a gluten-free lifestyle — or simply cleaner eating — doesn’t have to mean traditional comfort foods are off-limits. You just have to get flexible! I filmed my two of my favorite ways to serve up zoodles — a raw adult version and a cooked kid-friendly version. Use these serving ideas to spark your own creative ideas! 🔗Link in bio for full recipe and video.
PESTO HALIBUT🌱⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This recipe for gre PESTO HALIBUT🌱⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This recipe for green pea pesto is dang near perfect 🌟 It goes great with just about any fish dish with the citrus pizzaz 🍋 and lush texture. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ If you’ve been following for a while you’ll know that I love making flexible dishes with multiple purposes to slash time and stress and create multipurpose dishes. So you can have more time for the things that matter. Keep a jar of pesto in the fridge all week and whip this up fast! ⁠⁠ 🔗 GET THIS WHOLE FOOD RECIPE ON MY BLOG *Link in Bio* #foodyouwant #fishrecipe
I went to a funeral of an old and beloved family f I went to a funeral of an old and beloved family friend yesterday. Along with the sadness of losing loved ones and the sadness for the people one leaves mourning you behind, funerals are emotional for all of us because we are faced with our own mortality. What will people say about your contribution to the world before you are buried in the ground. Nobody talked about how much money he made or what line of work he was in. They talked about his selfless service, his devotion to his loving wife, his unconditional adoration for his children, his contribution to community, his love of israel and his people. The wars he fought in and the lives he protected. And his humble acceptance of his lot in life, moving through his days with a smile and love of life. Today feels like a good reminder for all of us to dedicate ourselves to the important things and focus on a life full of charity and generosity and using our gifts and talents to better the peoples lives that we touch. How often do we get stuck with oughts and shoulds and how often do we lose sight of what really matters? Deep Friday thoughts....last night even through some tears we celebrated Israel’s 73rd birthday with passion (some bbq peeks in stories). Have a meaningful weekend! #fridayfeeling
One day I opened the fridge and used whatever left One day I opened the fridge and used whatever leftover veggies I had to make myself a one bowl salad. It was so good I made it the next day. And the next. I even starting making it for dinner and having the leftovers for breakfast. Then I served it at bbqs, brought it to potlucks and it became everyone’s favorite. I call it a cauliflower crunch salad and I’ve been saving it for the next cookbook that I’m not even sure I will write (should I? 😦) and so....I finally wrote down a recipe and filmed the process for you guys. No but really-it’s totally crave worthy. Cauliflower, fennel, kale arugula, pecans and more get tossed with a creamy decadent dressing. Stay tuned for the recipe and go experiment in your own kitchen. The fun happens when you let go of the rules and just play a little to create something unique. #saladdays #saladrecipe #cauliflowerrecipes
Yesterday I promised you my actual favorite Vietna Yesterday I promised you my actual favorite Vietnamese spring rolls ever ever ever! I learnt these from Miss v’s cooking school in Vietnam a few years ago (oh the days I could travel there!). I wish I had the time to make them for an outdoor gathering this week-but alas sometimes you gotta get flexible and pivot because it’s just too much. So...bookmark these for a day you have the time to cook a filling and roll. I’m gonna make a basic raw version instead which slashes prep time and is still fun because what I crave more than these currently is time so that’s the trade off. Gave y’all a recipe sneak peek from my cookbook in stories! 💡TIP: when meal planning always start off with how much time and effort you’re willing to dedicate, then, plan accordingly. #vietnamesefood #springrollrecipe
Today I had a chat with the loveliest woman who wa Today I had a chat with the loveliest woman who was unhappy with some of of her unhealthy habits. We chatted through some of her struggles and some tools to help her design a lifestyle and eating habits that supported her dream. One of the takeaways that I thought I’d share with you is the idea of identifying unhealthy habits that you went to change (ex-eating chips while watching tv every night) and instead of using willpower to stop eating chips and just longing for them, replacing the chips with something else that is “better for u”. Like cut up veggies and dips or even veggie chips instead. Or perhaps replacing that snack with a lemon ginger tea and realizing you might not be hungry it just might be a habit to break. Anyways...always an interesting convo about taking little steps over time that make a big difference and ultimately shape your life. So curious what your challenges are. Tell me as I work on shaping some new offerings! Ah and PS-these spring rolls are just julienned veggies rolled in rice paper but one of my favorite spring rolls are in my cookbook-I’ll share the pic tomorrow and give you a recipe sneak peek! Happy Tuesday ❤️ #healthyhabitspayoff #changeyourworld
I’ve been waiting for the right time to share th I’ve been waiting for the right time to share this idea with you and now that we are seeing glimmers of hope as the world opens up I thought I’d tempt you with some Japanese flavors to dream up your next travel adventure. Or not. Or just make this at home and pretend you’re in Kyoto? Pre pandemic we used to spend a lot of time in Japan. Oh. How I miss you. I got these I totally adorbs bento boxes on Amazon of all places (link in stories to find them!). Watch my super quick video as I show you how to assemble these at home and a really fun miso seared salmon idea. Links in bio and stories! What’dya think? #bentoboxlunch #japanesefood
I’ve been on an uncomplicated streak lately. I l I’ve been on an uncomplicated streak lately. I love serving interesting, satisfying, sneakily healthy and finger licking foods to my crew and guests but I just won’t spend all day in the kitchen these days. So there are really two choices when meal planning: 1. Plan ahead to spread the work over time so for example: shop one day, chop and marinate veggies the next day, roast the following day. 2. Just don’t make complicated things that take more than 30 minutes to get on the table! These veggie kebabs are the perfect ex of a dish I really wanna serve because they are so much yummier and more fun (but are more involved) than a platter of roasted veggies (take 30 min!). I’m making these for a bbq on Thursday. Here’s an ex of how I’d make these stress free- ✨Today ill make sure I add kebab sticks and the marinade ingredients to my shopping list so I don’t have to make a special trip. ✨Tomorow I’ll make the marinade and use some for a salad dressing for dinner. ✨Wednesday I’ll skewer and marinate ✨Thursday I’ll roast. So basically each day I do around 30 minutes total of kitchen prep leading up the bbq so that Thursday is relaxed. Does this make sense? Some of my friends tell me they just can’t get organized in advance. But it’s a methodology and almost works like adopting a new habit or a new skill. It’s hard at first but then later becomes habitual, comfortable, useful. So curious your thoughts on this! Oh I also at forgot, recipe is my cookbook! But I’ll give y’all a sneak peek at recipe in stories. #stressfreeliving #stressfreecooking
Those of you who know will attest to the fact that Those of you who know will attest to the fact that I always have something I'm working on...my passions consume me and I'm deeply driven to create in this lifetime. ⁠ ⁠ Are you a creator? A visionary? Do you dream up big ideas and get riveted, in an instant, almost compulsively to chase those dreams? Do you sometimes get exhausted from the work and effort you pour into projects and end up depleted? I know you. I've been there. ⁠ ⁠ My coach @rabbijacobrupp reminded me of something deeply profound yesterday that I thought that you, a visionary, may relate to. Its advice I've given others time and time again but its always harder to hear things/see things in yourself. ⁠ ⁠ He reminded me that I'm already perfect. That you are too. Slow down on taking action prematurely. Don't just be impulsive and follow your passions. Make a plan. Be patient and deliberate. Wait for the right time. To create a tapestry you need to be patient for all the art pieces to form. Ensure that your vision and your dream aligns with the reality of your life. ⁠ ⁠ I love this. I'm working on some exciting things. But I'm waiting. I'm sitting, in the clarity and in the dark, the beauty of order and chaos fluctuating-thanks @jordan.bb.peterson for that. ⁠ ⁠ Feeling rather philosophical on this beautiful Friday afternoon...any of this relate?⁠ ⁠ ⁠
I sipped my first Mai Tai in Hawaii last month and I sipped my first Mai Tai in Hawaii last month and have since dreamt of getting you a flexible recipe that removes the fillers and the sugars and makes the beach ahhhh’s more accessible. You’re welcome. Recipe link in bio! #maitai #cocktailrecipes #beachcocktails
Anyone else starting to sniff summertime? It is su Anyone else starting to sniff summertime? It is such a weird time...in Israel, life has relatively normalized (I even leave the house without a mask by mistake which shocks me)...interesting how as humans we adapt to all new situations so flexibly. ⁠ ⁠ There is freedom in the air and its starting to happen around the world....how is it in your neck of the woods?⁠ ⁠ The media continues to use scare tactics and warnings about normalizing life but dare I suggest that you live (responsibly) in the moment? Anything can change but for now, lets roll with it, shall we?
NO... NOT PIZZA PIE, PIZZA QUICHE 🍕🥧🍳⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ In the world of "comfort foods" what could be better than pizza for breakfast?! 😲 According to my kids, not much! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This quick and easy pizza quiche recipe makes even the biggest pizza lovers ohh and ahh! Made with chopped up and sautéed veggies, eggs, marinara sauce, and some cheese, you really can’t go wrong. Not only will it satisfy your craving for the popular Italian meal, since it’s a lightened up version, it won’t leave you feeling all heavy and bloated afterward.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ INGREDIENTS : ⁠⁠ 2 cups sautéed chopped veggies⁠⁠ 3 eggs⁠⁠ 1/2-1 cup pizza sauce (depending on how saucy you like it)⁠⁠ 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese⁠⁠ 1/2 cup parmesan cheese⁠⁠ Salt, to taste⁠⁠ Pepper, to taste⁠⁠ Olive oil, to grease pan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🔗 : LINK IN BIO⁠⁠
It’s been a busy Passover week. Kids at home. Pe It’s been a busy Passover week. Kids at home. People to feed. Company to host. A house to clean. Piles of laundry. Yet life is full and good! My sanity is my space, even if I have to sneak it at the wee hours before the kids get up. As long as I can get time to think and breathe and practice and workout for ME I can be available for everyone else. After 19 years of being a mom I can say this with absolute conviction: find ways to nurture yourself amidst the responsibilities and you will be whole for the people you care for. Love you guys 💕 #yogaeverydamnday #momlife #momtruth
I love getting creative on Passover and indulging I love getting creative on Passover and indulging in things that make you says what!???? That’s a Passover cake? Today I’m inspired by @pamelasalzman outrageous lemon yogurt cheesecake from her first cookbook and decided to make my cheesecake in mini form. Perfect for an indulgent weekend bite. This year I found graham crackers kosher for Passover but you could also do an almond crust like this: 3/4 almond flour 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup gluten free matza meal or flour 8 tbsp butter, melted Pinch of salt Zest from 1/2 lemon My year round cheesecake recipe is totally off the charts delicious and every bite is worth the cheat! Link to recipe in stories or just search ‘cheesecake’ at theflexiblechef.com #cheesecakecups #passoverdesserts #glutenfreebaking
Spring is in the air and that means lightened up m Spring is in the air and that means lightened up mealtime! If you’re celebrating Passover, consider extending some of the limits on grains and wheat into spring and see how you feel. Last year I shared the concept of a flexible Passover diet in my blog (u can find it in stories!) - By focusing on lean proteins and produce (with a sprinkling of the rest in moderation!) we have found a way to eat that makes us feel our best. Have you found your sweet spot? What challenges do you have maintaining your ideal weight/ideal health/ideal energy levels? For years I struggled with my body and with food. I tried every diet in the world and remained unhappy with myself...freedom eventually came with a settling, aging and finally unlocking my own secret sauce for feeling my absolute best, cooking and eating great food-You can too!!! Have you already? Share! ⬇️ #balanceddiet #healthymeals
Gorgeous simple place cards PART 1!. My talented s Gorgeous simple place cards PART 1!. My talented sister in law and calligrapher @malkaklein came for dinner and showed me how to make these showstopping scroll placecards perfect for the holidays! Stay tuned for part 2 as the weather cut out our Wi-Fi! #placecards #tablesetting #holidaydecor #dinnertabledecor
Are you a bunless burger fan? Since I went gluten Are you a bunless burger fan? Since I went gluten free 14 yrs ago I stopped the breaded meat sandwich altogether-def like my meat and veggies to shine! Truth is once you nix the bun you kinda don’t miss it because of how unstuffed you feel without the bread. We def do the gf bun here and there but....not needed! Perfect timing with Passover-aka the breadless holiday approaching! Here’s a fun idea for your next burger meal! 🍔Make you usual patties (shape more flat than rounded!). These are turkey veggie burgers-I also have a sneakily good for you burger recipe in my cookbook link in stories! 🍔 Place one burger on plate. Fill with your fave fixings! Condiments-tomato-lettuce-onion-pickles etc 🍔Top with second burger! Yeah, I eat with a fork but you can totally dig in dirty! 🍔Serve with someonething crunchy-side salad or colorful veggie chips! #passoverrecipes #burgerrecipe #grainfreeliving
So many of us are meeting here for the first time! So many of us are meeting here for the first time! So great to be connected. Here’s a little about me. ⁠ ✦ I have been married for 22 years and we have 4 kids ages 19, 17, 13 and 8! ✦We split our time between Israel, US and HK although covid has played with that plan so this year we've remained...flexible!⁠ ✦I've been a leader in the health and wellness industry for over two decades teaching yoga, running large scale wellness events and am a TV and media personality. ⁠ ✦I wrote a best-selling cookbook last year called Food You Want For The Life you Crave, available wherever books are sold!⁠ ✦I run a lifestyle brand and blog-The Flexible Chef-where I share recipes, healthy life hacks and more. Come visit me there! Link in BIO. ⁠ And some other random fun tidbits:⁠ ⁠ ★My kids eat salad-but they didn't always used to!⁠ ★My labradoodle zoe ate last nights salmon dinner (good thing the kids like salad!)⁠ ★I go upside down every day for 5 minutes (but can't keep up with my 8 year old's gymnasts tricks)⁠ ★For years I worked out daily because I hated my body, now I work out because I love my body. ⁠ ★I hated it so much I went on every diet on the planet. Tried it all out so you don't have to!⁠ ★Now, I advocate a more "fad-free" approach to living. ⁠ ★I wake up 4-5am but I sometimes fall asleep at 8pm!⁠ ★I drink coffee and wine and sometimes sneak candy with my kids and I eat this new cauliflower crunch salad every single day for breakfast! ⁠ ★We keep kosher and we are gluten free (at the least I think my older kids still are?...)⁠ ★I'm learning to control the things I can and let go of the one's I can't! 😘. Yup, I'm a recovering perfectionist.⁠ ★I chase sunsets and sunshine and am obsessed with creating magic moments. Tell me about you👇🏼#theflexiblelife⁠
This morning I found myself knee deep in piles of This morning I found myself knee deep in piles of STUFF! Passover cleaning is insane people. In case you’re not familiar, you can’t use any of your usual things from pans and dishes to cutlery, containers, appliances and food! So it’s a total kitchen makeover I’ll be updating some tips and tricks in stories because even if you don’t clean for Passover it’s a great opportunity to spring clean. You should see the piles of garbage... Anyhow I’m taking a break to workout and clear my mind...I start early to avoid stress and this morning-after clocking two hours of prep before 7am! This pic was from a few weeks ago and I love looking back at peaceful moments. It’s actually possible to close your eyes and go wherever you need to be. (Ps because of COVID and last min plans and flight cancellations we found ourselves in Hawaii with almost no summer clothing so this is me meditating in a dress🤷‍♀️). Easy tips for self care during crazy days: 🧘‍♀️for every 2 hours of intense work take 15 min off 🧘‍♀️walk-meditate-push-ups-stretch ⬆️ 🧘‍♀️take a bath! 🧘‍♀️put on face mask-let seep while cleaning 🧘‍♀️blast music and have fun while working How do you steal a minute for self care? ❤️
🍀Happy St. Patty's day! I’ve been saving this 🍀Happy St. Patty's day! I’ve been saving this🍌BLENDER Gluten Free Banana Muffin recipe for you using SPINACH!🍃 (shhhh...) 👉Head over to my blog to print the recipe! 📌Recipe: * 2 cups gluten free flour * 1/2 cup almond flour * 2 teaspoons baking powder * ½ teaspoon baking soda * ½ teaspoon salt * 2 large eggs * ¾ cup sugar * ¾ cup milk (regular, coconut, almond or your fave!) * ¼ cup canola or coconut oil or butter * 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract * 1 cup kale or spinach * 2 ripe bananas * The teeniest touch of green food coloring for POP! Blend it up, bake 350F, 12-14 minutes, makes around 25 Happy St. Patty's Day! Thanks @sugarfacebakes for this gorgeous snap!
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