Guess Who’s Gunna Be Featured on the Front of Cheerios Boxes?

Yep, You Guessed it…Me…. I am one of the winners for the Expressions of Hunger Video Contest who will be featured on the front of  Cheerios Boxes, sold exclusively at nationwide ShopRite stores this Fall 2010! The Expressions of Hunger Video Contest focused on sharing emotions, thoughts and feelings through music, poetry, performance, art and … Continued

Gluten-Free Sherried Turkey Pretzel Balls

Last night, I picked up ground turkey from the gourmet market on my corner and I couldn’t resist creating a tasty dinner with it…I debated a turkey loaf, turkey mini loaves and turkey balls.  Well, the balls won out and they were amazing. I crushed a handful of gluten-free pretzels for a unique texture to … Continued

‘Chicky’ Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Here’s a great recipe for some guilt-less chicken fingers for all of you chicks watching your figures! Gluten-free, dairy-free baked chicken fingers with a homemade honey mustard. If you make this recipe, rate it below + post a picture of it on social media + tag @AmieValpone. We love connecting with all of you on Facebook // Pinterest //  … Continued

Harvest Pumpkin Tofu Frittata

I was bit by the frittata bug last week and made this for a quick and easy breakfast dish, which then turned into a few meals throughout the week.  Aside from this tasty breakfast, I created an afternoon frittata lunch over arugula, pistacios and fresh figs and  a hearty supper earlier this week atop  al … Continued

Healthy Coconut 'Fried' Rice

Here is a delicious gluten and dairy free recipe that I cooked up last night for myself.  The powerful flavors of the saffron and coconut make this a tasty meal for any season. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 egg white 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt 1 Tbsp. oil 1 sweet onion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. minced … Continued

Healthy 'Fried' Green Tomatoes

Do you remember this movie? What a great film this was….after watching it as a child, I wanted to make fried green tomatoes everyday!  Now that I’m a bit older and wiser, I’ve shaped up my recipe and re-vamped it to coincide with my healthy lifestyle. Ingredients 6 large green tomatoes, cut into 1/4” slices … Continued

Spaghetti n' Oatmeal Balls

These balls are a nice alternative to your classic meatballs…they’re packed with heart healthy rolled oats and pair well alongside pasta for a delicious meal. Ingredients 1/2 cup Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt 1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan cheese 1 egg white 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries Nu-Salt/Pepper to taste 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar Olive oil cooking spray 1/2 … Continued