THE TFC BLOG

In my book, FOOD YOU WANT For The Life You Crave, I pair every recipe with Flips (AKA tips to customize and completely transform each dish). So, when NBC’s TODAY Show asked me to be apart of their Make-Ahead Monday series, I knew it was a match made in heaven! TODAY’s Make-Ahead Monday shows viewers […]

It’s summer vacation! Now is your chance to pour yourself a drink, pick up a good book, and kick up your feet to chill for an afternoon of enjoyment. Every year, I share a new summer reading list. Here are my top picks this year! Summer Reading FOOD YOU WANT For The Life You Crave […]

When it comes to summertime party food, it’s all about simple, quick, and delicious. Because, let’s get real, do you really want to spend your day slaving away in the kitchen when you can be out soaking up the sun? Yeah, me either! That’s why I’m a huge fan of do-it-yourself spreads — ones where […]

July 4th is right around the corner and that means one thing: It’s time to start planning the menu. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or attending an outdoor bash, here are some dishes that definitely deserve a spot on your holiday menu. All of these recipes are straight out of my cookbook, FOOD YOU WANT […]

If you ask your kids what they want for dinner tonight, what would they say? Really think about it. Would they jump up and down for hot dogs? How about chicken nuggets? Mac and cheese? Fish sticks? There are a lot of different “kid foods” they may crave, but I bet none of them resemble […]

How many times have you leafed through a cookbook and encountered hard-to-find ingredients? This is pretty much the norm – and not the exception – these days. I don’t usually have the time to visit several specialty shops to look for unique ingredients and I’d assume you don’t either. Instead, I take a more flexible approach […]

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we hear from the time we’re little and continue to ask ourselves as we mature. For me, my #1 career goal has always been to be a mom. With four kids at home, I’ve also had a winding journey from a fitness […]

“Kids, marriage, career, travel, and me-time … How do you balance it all?” This is a question I get asked regularly. In fact, if you’ve tuned into any of my recent TV or podcast interviews then chances are you’ve heard me talk about it. My answer? Well, it may not be what you expect. Balancing It All? […]

I must admit, I’m not a big smoothie drinker. I prefer my calories in solid form. But, if you’re looking for an easy, on-the-go way to pack more fruits and veggies into your busy day then you may want to bust out the blender. In my house, I shoot for a thicker consistency so my […]