THE TFC BLOG

If you ask me, the only thing better than a delicious chocolate chip cookie is a chocolate chip cookie homemade ice cream sandwich! This treat is so easy to make and you can customize it to your dietary and taste preferences. I like to use homemade gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, but if you’re in a pinch […]

I used to be a perfectionist both in and out of the kitchen. I followed strict diets and recipes so that I shaped my body and life ‘just right.’ Over the last 25 years, I’ve experimented with every fad diet in the world — from the carrot diet to the cracker diet, and everything in […]

I’m officially back to reality after 8 weeks in Montana. My family has settled into our Hong Kong home and I’m once again dealing with the hustle of daily life — maintaining a healthy household, building The Flexible Chef and juggling commitments. So many things pull at so many of us for attention. Tell me you can […]

ORIGINAL COPY: I have a slight obsession with butter lettuce. The leaves are just the right size and shape to be perfectly stuffed with a bite of anything — just like my Chicken Lettuce Cups with Mango Salsa and Cilantro Pesto! This dish is gorgeous in so many ways. The boneless chicken thighs are succulent […]

I stopped eating gluten 10 years ago. Those were the days before apples were labeled gluten-free and before you could get bagels, pasta, bread, cookies, and virtually all junk food sans gluten. Back then, eating gluten-free was a challenge because we had such few choices when dining out. On the flipside, fewer options made life […]

I should have named this kid-friendly salad the “happy mom salad.” I did cartwheels when my kids tried this and gobbled up their vegetables. The dressing is slightly sweet and perfectly suited for a kid’s palate. The thick sauce is bright orange in color, creamy, and bursting with flavor. I keep this, and my cashew dressing, […]

Tacos used to be off limits for me because of their highly processed bases and sauces. That is, until now. What have I been missing all this time? This recipe started as a spin on my Beef Lettuce Cups and turned into a medley of taco-spiced beef-and-vegetables-meets-summer-taco in a flash of creativity. I nibbled on this invention […]

Hummus is a staple in our fridge at home. We use it as a dip, a spread, a dressing, and more. I never buy hummus since it’s so easy to make. Also, since I discovered the effect that good sun-dried tomatoes have on the classic dish, acting as a delightful flavor enhancer, this recipe has […]

Are you pressed for time in the mornings? Great meals don’t have to be complicated or involve a lot of prep.  Sometimes there’s nothing better than upgrading store bought ingredients and assembling them with flair and love. Enter my healthy yogurt and granola breakfast parfait. To save time, prepare it before you go to bed […]