Hummus/Chummus can be the start of an amazing meal. And a great version is just a couple of minutes away… During photoshoots and meetings we discuss different things we’re cooking or doing and that usually becomes the content we write for BCP. If we need it now, it’s possible it will help someone else. During…
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How To Use All The Falafel Balls in Your Freezer
Too many bags of frozen falafel balls? Change it up! Here in NJ, we’re still getting government subsidized meal boxes. And it seems that every week, there’s a bag of falafel balls in ours. When the collection started getting out of hand, I decided something had to happen. Problem is, while we love falafel, we…
Move Over Avocado Toast. Tomato and Ricotta Cheese Toast Is Perfect for Your Picnic
It’s super simple to prepare, tastes gourmet, and unlike avocado, you can take it along and it won’t go brown. The base of your toasts should be some good quality fresh bread (the parbaked French baguettes from the freezer section are also good). View the full summer worthy picnic in this post. Since the ingredients…
Join Between Carpools On This Summer Worthy Picnic
We’re packing some games, some refreshing food, and of course, our Luxe dishes. Use code BCP15 off your order at LuxeParty.com! It’s about the midpoint of summer (depending on how you’re counting) and we’re reminding you to create some memories and change things up sometimes. And the simplest way to do that? The picnic. Whether…
Another Winner Salad: Crunchy, Nutty Farro Salad
Farro is one of those ingredients that once you add once, you’ll keep adding to your salads. Besides for being a filling, delightful grain, farro is also a source of protein and fiber, making this bowl one that’s full of nutrients (and enjoyment). This is the perfect salad to add to any meal, and the…
Grilled Halloumi Cheese Is Great, But This Cheese Is Better
Take the work out of grilling or flavoring your cheese! This cheese from Kosher Pastures is good to go and makes it easy to serve fresh, cheesy dishes this Shavuos. There’s lots of heavy dishes on Shavuos, but we liked how this cheese is special enough to let bring the special factor to those simple…
How to Cook Pasta in Your Betty Crocker
This little appliance does way more than we thought. We fell in love with the Betty Crocker pizza maker a bit after Shaindy shared why she thinks the Betty Crocker is the best small appliance. We first assumed that it’s simply the perfect traveling appliance. But once we began pulling it out day after day at…
The No-Cook Falafel Solution: Make a Falafel Smash Sandwich
In the mood of falafel but don’t want to actually cook? This healthy sandwich is the solution. No forming balls, no frying. Just flavor. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and you have lunch. Once mixture is coarsely mashed, mix in cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions This mixture is also a great “mock tuna” –…
How to Fill Up Those Lunch Boxes
If you are bored of preparing lunch, chances are that your child is bored too. Interesting lunches don’t have to be more work. Here are some ideas! I still remember having a conversation with Esti Waldman about our toddlers’ lunch, years ago. Those toddlers are turning 10 this winter. Those lunch boxes we used back…
To-Go Lunch and Snack Ideas
Need to pack lunches for work and don’t know where to start? These wholesome lunch and snack ideas are enjoyable, filling, and feel-good. Snack Veggies & Pretzels with Chummus & Olive Spread This is an easy snack idea that anyone in the family would love having around when they need a midday pick-me-up. You can…