Gluten-Free, Paleo Homemade Cranberry Granola {And Why All Calories Are NOT Created Equal}

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So, we all know that not all calories are created equal and if health was simply a matter of consuming the magic number’s worth of calories, there would be no need for healthy food information, right? It’s about nutrition, people. It’s not about your 100 calorie pack of Oreos (that I hope none of you … Continued

Gluten-Free Olive Oil Grapefruit Cake

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I know what your thinking…’Amie, you’re crazy for baking a cake when it was 98 degrees here in Manhattan all week’…But, I just had to … I had a yearnin’ for some bakin’ and when I get the yearnin’ … I make it happen. I took a nice stroll over to the newest Whole Foods … Continued

Thanks to POM Wonderful…’Taste of The Nation NYC’…Here I Come…

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Thanks to POM Wonderful, I will be attending the Share our Strength’s Taste of the Nation event here in Manhattan on Monday, May the 17th and I can hardly wait! Speaking of POM Wonderful, last night I created a POM extravaganza in my kitchen…Ever heard of POM Pine Nut Banana Bread, POM Macadamia Nut Brownies or … Continued

My Secret Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

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I recently had the pleasure to sit down with Tully, a gluten-free baker here in Manhattan. Like me, Tully is gluten-intolerant. Tully graduated from Le Courdon Bleu school in Texas and enjoys creating her own mix of gluten free baked goods.  What is your favorite gluten-free dessert? A Chocolate soufflé. What is your favorite gluten-free … Continued

Dairy-Free Almond n’ Cashew Cheese

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Last night I was in the mood to create a comfort meal of macaroni and cheese.  I cooked up a delicious pot of gluten-free pasta and opted to create my very own dairy-free Almond and Cashew Cheese.  It tasted fabulous atop my macaroni and I will surely be creating this ‘cheese’ again soon to accompany … Continued

Chipotle Bean Burgers n' Carrot Slaw

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These are not your everyday burgers…my unique combination of crunchy slaw atop avocado and bean patties (with a touch of sweetness and a kick of spice) will have your taste buds dancing! Ingredients 1 can black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1/2 can kidney beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1 avocado, peeled, cored and mashed … Continued

Almond-Banana Smoothies

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These Almond-Banana Smoothies pack a nice dose of protein from the Greek yogurt and almond milk as well as a load of potassium from the bananas!  They’re a perfect way to cool off a hot summer day; I enjoy these chilly treats with my breakfast or as an afternoon treat.   Ingredients 2 large bananas … Continued

Nifty Nut Butter Wrap

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This is one of my clients’ favorite Go-To Snacks!  Bananas are not just a good source of B vitamins, they are low in sodium and contain Vitamin C and A as well as high levels of Iron and Potassium.  The natural fiber in bananas also contributes to numerous health benefits.  For instance, bananas contain Trypophan, … Continued