semi-final events
Pomona, CA - Ended
Dallas, TX - Ended
Atlanta, GA - Ended
Philadelphia, PA - Ended
final event
New York, NY - Ended
Pomona, CA

POMONA, CA

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

LA County Fair "Fairplex"

Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

State Fair of Texas

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Taste of Atlanta

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Peddler's Village Apple Festival

POMONA: The LA County Fair

Photos and videos from the Pomona cook-off 10/1-10/2

The Pomona cook-off was a lot of fun, with people coming from far and wide to share their healthy recipes. Check out the photos and videos from the event below!

Melanie Bailey prepares her Farmers' Market Stew.

Melinda Weiss' Sweety and Earthy Chicken Pasta.

Melinda and her healthy dish!

Pomona's Badge of Honor.

Our judges and friends: James Christian (former NBA star); Rebecca Marshall (Actress) and friend; Chef La La (Celebrity Chef); Clemente Gonzalez (Regional Director, Aetna).

A fruit and vegetable curry with tempeh.

Cyndee Kim's Veggie Rice Noodles.

Our judges tasting Cyndee's dish.

Taste AND presentation went into our judges' scoring.

Our host grills The CIA on some healthy cooking tips.

The CIA's delectable demonstration: carpaccio.

Mary Edwards' winning plate: the tasty and nutritious Salmon Pozole.

Edna Davis' Sweet and Spicy Italian Sausage Soup.

Michaela Rosenthal puts some seasonal flare into her presentation of her Glazed Salmon.

Orange-Pomegranate Glazed Salmon with Nutty Wheat-Berry Salad.

Mary Edwards proud to be Pomona's winner.

George Levinthal showing his Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast with Couscous.

Heather Walker ready to present her Pulled Jerk Chicken with Mango Chutney and Coconut Brown Rice.

The Pulled Jerk Chicken.

Our contestants put just as much thought into the presentation as the nutrition and taste.

Wayne Hellinger with his "Healthified" Caesar Salad.

Diana Collins showing her Salmon Chipotle Burger.

Creativity within a Sweet and Spicy Italian Soup.

Helena Easterday holding her Southwest Toasted Salad.

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DALLAS: State Fair of Texas

 

The Dallas cook-off was a lot of fun, with people coming from far and wide to share their healthy recipes. Check out the photos and videos from the event below!

Amy Hirasaki presents her Asian Ground Turkey.

Rachel Dvoretzky prepping her Lentil Everything Soup.

Shannon Brophy's Chicken Fajitas with Chile Peppers and Tomatillas.

Christina Wennstrom mixes her ingredients for Baked Chicken Djon Burgers.

Gilbert De La Paz preparing his Eggplant Cannelloni.

Hanh Pham carefully slicing her ingredients.

Jane Anderson previewing her Red Potato Turkey Stew.

Lindsey Cook's winning Quinoa Stuffed Bell Pepper.

Lindsey in action.

Hanh Pham's healthy Goi Salad.

Hanh presenting her Goi Salad.

Tamensia Nealy's Chicken Spaghetti with fresh vegetables.

Our CIA chef preparring a cooking demo.

The CIA's delicious scallops and grits.

Lindsey Cook topping her Bell Peppers.

Christina Wennstrom's decorated Baked Chicken Djon Burger with Apricot Peach Chutney.

Lindsey Cook and Christina Wennstrom with supporting fan.

Lindsey Cook accepting the winning plaque for Dallas.

Yolanda Banks preparing her Thai Basil Black Cod.

Some of our contestants fresh ingrediants: Bok Choy.

Nibedita Das' Coconut Curry Cod over Basmati Rice.

Judging of the Coconut Curry Cod.

Yolanda using her fresh ingredients.

The Aetna Healthy Food Fight swag.

Yolanda's final product: Thai Basil Black Cod.

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Atlanta: Taste of Atlanta

 

The Atlanta cook-off was a lot of fun, with people coming from far and wide to share their healthy recipes. Check out the photos and videos from the event below!

Katherine Keidel, presenting her Mexican Casserole.

Anna Morel, previewing her dish.

Healthy Food Fight swag.

Jeffrey Miller, mixing his dish together.

Chanda Patterson-thirkield with our MC, Jeff.

Stuffed Peppers and Quinoa were popular this year.

Dee Guelcher, approving her ranking.

Winners of our trivia questions and a Bobby Flay cookbook.

Our brand ambassador spreading the health with Healthy Food Fight bottles.

Jim Paterson, holding his Honey Balsamic Chicken.

Our CIA representatives for Atlanta.

Katherine Keidel's Mexican Casserole.

A healthy take on lasagna.

Robert Terei, happy to be competing.

Amanda Duke and our MC, Jeff.

Amanda Duke's Chili-Lime Shrimp Pasta.

Too young to participate, but old enough to love healthy cooking.

Robert Terei's Crispy Fiesta Chicken.

Amanda Kuhlman's Bacony Corn Polenta Chowder.

Our CIA chef offering some healthy cooking tips.

Merry Graham's Black Bean and Sweet Potato Porridge Patties.

Lisa Huff, presenting her Sweet & Spicy Peach Chicken Skewers and Bulgur Salad.

Debi Wood, proud to present her Chicken and Avocado Pistachio Pesto with Flair.

Our contestants showing some love and support for each other.

Atlanta's winner, Merry Graham, accepting her winning plaque.

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Philadelphia:
Peddler's Village Apple Festival

 

The Philadelphia cook-off was a lot of fun, with people coming from far and wide to share their healthy recipes. Check out the photos and videos from the event below!

Check out Pat Hansen’s Fiesta Turkey — olé!

The competition heats up with Linn Trimbell’s Scallop and Shrimp Delight.

The judges checking out the aroma of one of our recipes.

Susan Cope displays her Baked Eggplant Parmesan.

Alene Granger is ready to bring her tilapia to our judges!

Salmon and Crab Delight.

Ann Richardson serves her Salmon and Crab Delight with a smile.

Alene Granger preparing her tilapia.

John Rizzo checks on his Spicy Asian Chicken Soup.

Donna Walter gives us a look at her Mediterranean Turkey Burgers.

Jill Gilber with her Seafood Whole Wheat Couscous Paella.

Jill’s paella looks even more delicious close-up!

Virginia Dodge’s Ship Wreck Stew is looking yummy!

Melissa Davis working on her Cran-Nut Salad with Rosemary Chicken.

The competition continues!

Ship Wreck Stew.

David Bersch sautés some ingredients for his Spiced Pork Tenderloin dish.

Josh Schiffbauer with a healthy take on pizza.

Proof that healthy food can look delicious.

Heart Healthy Microwave Fish.

Dawn Moore prepares her dish for the judges.

Rob Tu stays focused on his food.

Pete Lombardi takes advantage of herbs and spices in his Southwestern Chicken Stew.

Tasty Stuffed Zucchini.

Our Philadelphia finalist, Rob Tu!

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Final Event: New York, NY

The cook-offs were a lot of fun, with people coming from far and wide to share their healthy recipes. The final cook-off took place on December 2, where the four finalists competed before Bobby Flay and other VIP judges. The winner of the final cook-off received a grand prize of $10,000 worth of groceries donated by recipe.com. Check out the photos and videos from the event below!

The finale was held at ABC Studios in Times Square!

The view from a cooking station.

Finalist Rob Tu getting ready to cook.

Healthy ingredients!

Merry Graham getting her station ready for plating.

Rob Tu makes sure he has all the equipment he needs.

The ABC SuperSign in Times Square spreading the message of healthy eating!

Merry Graham begins to cook.

Finalist Mary Edwards with a big smile!

The cooking stations are ready to go.

Fresh, healthy ingredients…the best kind!

Finalist Mary Edwards being announced to the crowd.

Finalist Lindsey Cook being introduced.

Finalist Rob Tu being welcomed by our host.

Rob Tu is ready for the final cook-off!

Chopping mushrooms.

Merry Graham stirring up her porridge.

Lindsey Cook making her Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper dish.

Mary Edwards chops veggies like a pro!

Fresh ingredients like salmon make healthy eating delicious.

Lindsey Cook having some fun!

Merry Graham merrily makes her Black Bean and Sweet Potato Porridge Patties.

The Aetna Healthy Food Fight cutout, hanging by our street team.

The Aetna Healthy Food Fight truck rolls into NYC.

Guests were given samples of each dish to taste!

Lindsey Cook preparing her Stuffed Bell Peppers for judging.

Judge Bobby Flay chats with finalist Mary Edwards.

Merry Graham, working hard!

Rob Tu gets a hand with his salmon.

Our judges, doing what they do best.

What’s the score?!

Merry Graham’s Black Bean and Sweet Potato Porridge Patties with Jicama Pico de Gallo.

Lindsey Cook, cooking with a smile.

Lindsey Cook brings her dish to the judges.

Lindsey Cook’s delicious Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper dish.

Mary Edwards’ Salmon Pozole.

Countdown!

Rob Tu getting ready to serve his Pan-Seared Salmon.

Rob Tu brings his dish to the judges.

Rob’s pan-seared salmon with vegetable couscous, mango salsa, and tomato salad ready for the Judges, looks delicious!

Proud of Rob!

Beautiful presentation.

The coveted trophy!

The winner of The Aetna Healthy Food Fight, Merry Graham!

Our winner, Merry Graham with Celebrity Judge Bobby Flay.

Promoting healthy eating!

Bobby signs a copy of his book for our winner, Merry Graham.

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