THE TFC BLOG

Farah Quinn is Indonesia’s foodie queen. And, as it turns out, she is also the sister-in-law of a close friend and an inspiring beautiful chef.  Through Farah I have been learning about the incredible light and good-for-you delights of Indonesian cuisine. With a few tweaks I’ve even made this raw and gluten-free salad kosher by eliminating the shrimp […]

Did you grow up eating tuna sandwiches? I did, and the memories of that creamy, salty taste wedged between two crusty slices of bread are so strong that some days I crave the familiarity of a good ol’ sandwich! Here I’m sharing my updated, “adult” version of the tuna sandwich. I like to serve a scoop on […]

This green pesto salad dressing is packed with herbs and greens so it is super good for you and delicious … my favorite combination. I love finding creative ways to sneak spinach into just about anything. This recipe doubles as a fantastic marinade for fish and vegetables. Chop, blend, eat! Green Pesto Salad Dressing Recipe […]

TOFU? Really? You might be rolling your eyes, but let me tell you this recipe may convert non-tofu eaters into tofu-cravers. Why? The tofu takes on the flavor of the marinade and when you crisp these little bites in the oven they get caramelized on the corners and taste divine. I like serving these as […]

They say you “don’t make friends with salad”. And brussels sprouts are certainly not a sure-fire way of making friends either. But trust me, these two signature ingredients will soon have you winning people over. This post was previously featured in Little Steps, the go-to guide for parents in Hong Kong, but I have since adapted the recipe slightly. If […]

I created this tabouleh by accident. I was chopping up herbs and veggies for an Israeli salad when I noticed I had some dehydrated crispy quinoa on the countertop. I threw some in and it added such a fun crunch and flavor that I kept making it over and over again.