THE TFC BLOG

If you’ve never tossed crispy halloumi into a Baby Gem salad, this recipe is for you! Halloumi is one of those magical ingredients that turns an ordinary salad into something unforgettable. This cheese doesn’t melt like other cheeses,  instead, it sizzles up into golden, caramelized perfection on the outside while staying perfectly chewy on the […]

Picnics are a super fun way to spend the afternoon — just pick a beautiful location, throw down a blanket, and munch away with family or friends. Here are a few healthified and fuss-free picnic ideas for your next outdoor feast! Watermelon Salad With Feta and Basil Is there anything better than biting into a […]

This is one of those toss-everything-in-the-blender dressings I whip up on repeat. It’s tangy, bright, and gives any bowl of greens an instant upgrade. I love making just enough to last a few days – so it stays fresh and exciting. You’ll get a subtle oniony base, a hint of mustard, and a lemony kick […]

These Preserved Lemons are hands-down one of my kitchen staples. They add a burst of salty, citrusy brightness to just about everything – think dips, dressings, sauces, grilled veggies, fish, chicken… the list goes on. Once you start using them, you’ll always want a jar in your fridge. And good news? They’re super easy to […]

Hello Passover! And just like that, it’s the holiday where we abstain from bread and grains and eat protein, veggies, and matzo instead! Matzo recipes abound, and they are usually the kind of recipe that you follow once a year and basically never again, but what I’m about to share will change that. This is […]

The eight days of Passover are a special time for most of us. Think: family bonding time, school vacation, and often a getaway of some sort. If you’re spending the holiday at home, there’s cleaning, prepping, cooking, cooking, and more cooking. And, like all good Jewish things, the holiday is centered around one thing: food.  […]

With Passover right around the corner, my family and I are gearing up to fill our plates with an abundance of fresh vegetables, lean proteins, nuts, and other grain-free goodies. Just in case you’re not familiar, Passover is one of the biggest festivals in the Jewish calendar. It lasts eight days and, during that time, […]

Time is precious. We can’t get it back and we can’t magically create more of it. So, as we all juggle work deadlines, appointments, family activities, and household demands, we’ve gotta figure out how to be as efficient as possible. That way, when the day is over, we can feel accomplished. And, more importantly, we […]

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 bread may sound odd, but I’m sneaky and get all excited when my kids eat greens and don’t even know it. The kale and spinach go completely undetected and these yummies […]