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Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP is a Manhattan-based Personal Chef, Culinary Marketing Consultant, Professional Recipe Developer, Food Photographer and Writer specializing in simple Gluten-Free ‘Clean’ recipes for the home cook. Amie is the Editor-in-Chief of TheHealthyApple.com

Amie shares her passion for and approach to ‘Clean Eating’ by focusing on natural, whole foods and ingredients that are good for you and your body. Through The Healthy Apple, Amie provides balanced, accessible and engaging information on the most basic components of good health. Amie struggled with chronic leg swelling, stomach problems and colitis; even venturing out to Mayo Clinic in 2010 to hear there was nothing wrong with her. Amie decided she had to take this into her own hands and sought alternative options. After spending several years dealing with severe digestive issues, while pursuing a career in marketing and advertising, Amie’s health continued to deteriorate so she quit her job and decided to dedicate her time to healing herself. Using acupuncture, yoga, meditation, herbal medicine and fresh, organic 100% whole, unprocessed foods, Amie healed and remains 100% symptom free nearly six years later.

Amie works with many healthy food and lifestyle companies as a brand ambassador as well as working hands-on with individuals and groups as a Personal Chef, Food Allergy Concierge and Healthy Family Pantry Stylist to guide them through their transition into a healthier lifestyle.

Amie’s passion for healthy, Clean food is contagious and she’s eager to show others that fresh food can keep your taste buds yearning for more.

Blog Entries by Amie Valpone

Gluten-Free Goat Cheese & Lemon Parsley Pasta

(0) Comments | Posted May 7, 2013 | 9:00 AM

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Gluten-Free Goat Cheese & Lemon Parsley Pasta

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Serves 2

Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free pasta
2 Tbsp. goat cheese
1 medium vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
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White Balsamic Grilled Vidalia Onions

(0) Comments | Posted May 3, 2013 | 11:22 AM

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Summer is almost here...and you know what that means. It's Vidalia onion season. Time to get those onions while they're in prime season right now. This recipe goes perfect with my Crispy Quinoa Bites.

Enjoy!

White Balsamic Grilled Vidalia Onions

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free,...

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Why I Cook: Cooking With Food Allergies

(1) Comments | Posted May 1, 2013 | 11:34 AM

I recently was offered the opportunity to document my life and how I live with food allergies and intolerances from Liza de Guia, who is an incredibly talented film producer.

For all of you out there with food allergies, intolerances, auto-immune diseases or any other health issues, I get it....

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Homemade Pepper Sauce Potato Chips

(2) Comments | Posted April 1, 2013 | 11:10 AM

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Here's an easy recipe that's perfect for those spring and summer BBQs coming your way! Toss that bag of processed potato chips and make your own 'hot' ones with my favorite new pepper sauce, a bit of olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

Homemade...

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Almond Quinoa Parfait

(0) Comments | Posted March 20, 2013 | 10:13 AM

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Looking for a quick n' easy gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast that's high in protein and healthy? Look no further! Here's my simple Almond Quinoa Parfait that can double as a dessert if you have leftover quinoa. It's a great way to get...

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Easy Vegan (Dairy-Free) Nachos

(2) Comments | Posted January 24, 2013 | 3:28 PM

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Here's an easy recipe to whip up just in time for the Super Bowl. It's gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free. Dig in!

Easy Vegan Nachos

Ingredients

1 bag corn tortilla chips
1 bag vegan Mexican cheese shreds
1 cup medium salsa
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Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts

(3) Comments | Posted January 15, 2013 | 2:10 PM

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Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

Serves 4

Ingredients

12 large Brussels sprouts
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. sea salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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Chocolate-Covered Candy Cane Dipped Pears

(4) Comments | Posted January 1, 2013 | 6:34 PM

Here's a quick n' easy recipe that you can whip up in a few minutes with your leftover holiday candy canes!

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 candy canes

  • 1 cup Enjoy Life Foods Semi-Sweet Mega Chunks (dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) chocolate

  • 4 large pears

Directions

  1. Line...
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Gluten-Free Holiday Apple Crisp

(1) Comments | Posted December 11, 2012 | 11:57 AM

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Looking for a quick 'n easy dessert to serve this holiday? Here's a simple gluten-free and vegan apple crisp that can be made in under 30 minutes and it's made with a fun (and healthy) gluten-free granola -- which I have a hard time...

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Gluten-Free Vegan Sugar Cookies

(8) Comments | Posted November 30, 2012 | 11:22 AM

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Looking for a sweet treat for your holiday party? How about a simple sugar cookie recipe? But this time around I've switched up the ingredients and created a gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free and vegan cookie! What's not to love about that?

The sweet combination...

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Gluten-Free Pecan Pumpkin Bread

(0) Comments | Posted November 17, 2012 | 7:24 PM

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Gluten-Free Pecan Pumpkin Bread

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan

Ingredients

1/2 cup Earth Balance Vegan Butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups canned pumpkin puree
1 Tbsp. Simply Organic Vanilla Extract

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Gluten-Free and Vegan Lemon Swiss Chard Penne

(0) Comments | Posted October 29, 2012 | 2:45 PM

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Gluten-Free and Vegan Lemon Swiss Chard Penne

Ingredients

1 cup gluten-free penne pasta
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 head Swiss chard, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 scallions, thinly...

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Sweet Honey Raspberry Salad

(0) Comments | Posted October 15, 2012 | 5:37 PM

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Sweet Honey Raspberry Salad

Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free

Ingredients

4 red potatoes
1 cup fresh raspberries
4 cups loosely packed mixed leafy greens
1/2 cup snap peas
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. melted coconut...

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Roasted Coconut Harissa Eggplant

(0) Comments | Posted September 26, 2012 | 7:11 PM

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Here's a tasty roasted eggplant recipe that's perfect for the Autumn season: Japanese eggplant is topped with spicy harissa sauce, sweet coconut oil and fresh orange zest for the perfect appetizer or snack.

Coconut Harissa Eggplant

Ingredients
1 Japanese Eggplant, sliced in half...

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Gluten-Free Apple Lime Crisp

(0) Comments | Posted September 13, 2012 | 3:06 PM

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Here's a fun Autumn treat you can easily whip up with a bunch of fresh apples.
I have a sugar-free version of Gluten-Free Apple Orange Pistachio Crisp here.

Gluten-Free Apple Lime Crisp

Ingredients
2 Tbsp. honey
...

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Labor Day Summer Teff Salad With Chia Dressing

(0) Comments | Posted August 28, 2012 | 4:50 PM

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When I make this, one of my all-time favorite salads, I like to keep things simple. I start by making a batch of gluten-free teff and tossing it with fresh vegetables and orange juice. If you can't find crispy white frisee lettuce, you can...

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Flourless Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bites

(0) Comments | Posted August 14, 2012 | 1:40 PM

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Take the flavor of dark chocolate to the max with this healthy flour-less chocolate pistachio cupcake recipe. These tiny bites are delicious -- they're dairy-free and gluten-free and perfect for an allergy-friendly birthday party or an evening treat. There's no need for icing on...

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Grilled Cherry Guacamole

(0) Comments | Posted August 10, 2012 | 1:12 PM

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Fresh cherries are the perfect add-in for your summertime guacamole because of their texture and ability to soak up the flavors of the avocado leaving you with a sweet taste in each bite.

Grilled Cherry Guacamole

Vegan and Gluten-Free

Ingredients

2 avocados, peeled,...

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Green Tea Raspberry Basil Popsicles

(0) Comments | Posted August 7, 2012 | 9:32 AM

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Once you've discovered how easy it is to make popsicles using fresh fruit and basil in this dessert, you'll want to make them all the time! This version is created with fresh raspberries, but you can choose any favorite fruit that's in season. If...

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Yellow Watermelon Fruit Salad

(0) Comments | Posted August 1, 2012 | 5:08 PM

Sweet and tangy, this simple dish comes together in a flash. Don't make the salad ahead -- the watermelon will release too much water.

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Yellow Watermelon Fruit Salad
Gluten-Free and Vegan
Ingredients

2 cups yellow watermelon, cut into...

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