Dani Spies

I did a month of quinoa on my blog last month and my favorite use for it was to throw a handful of it into brothy soups...even chili...to give them a little added texture, thickening, and nutrition. I also had a Black Bean and Quinoa salad with a Mexican flair that was really good. I'll look forward to your posts for even more ways to use it. Thanks,

I like to mix quinoa in when I make rice, because my family doesn't even try things like quinoa and cous cous, because they're afraid it will taste too "wheaty". After I started mixing it in, they realized it tastes fine, and is super good for them.

Great video! It was pretty informative. I have really been enjoying quinoa lately.

I love to make cold salads with quinoa. One of my favorites is a mexican salad mixed with quinoa, all kinds of great veggies, and a spicy dressing.

I have been incorporating barley into my rice dishes, but think I'll try Quinoa too.

My favorite way to use quinoa right now is as a gluten free replacement for bulgar in tabouleh. I also love your recipe for Spring in' Quinoa. I've made it many times.

Dani, thanks for introducing me to Quinoa! I was inspired by your recipes and created my own dish. :)

I'm giving this a try tonight with dinner, I can't wait to taste Quinoa for the first time. Considering it's nutritional punch I hope I like it! Plus that was a very informative video, thanks.

Is there any difference between the varieties other than colour?

Thanks so much for all the nutritional information - I was so excited to learn that Quinoa is a complete protein on top of all the other nutrients it provides.

There is a great vegan restaurant here in Fort Worth that uses quinoa in everything. My favorite is as a filler for a mega borrito filled with quinoa, black beans, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla....YUM. Great video and suggestions! Love you!