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Dani Spies is a Health & Food Coach and Fitness Trainer who enjoys finding simple, d'lishes ways to incorporate nutritious ingredients into an everyday kitchen. More about Dani »

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Game-Day (or any day) Guacamole

Game-Day (or any day) Guacamole
I used to have a video post showing how I liked to make my Guacamole but it was one of the videos I lost in my big video crash!  So in the words of Snookie (from the Jersey Shore)...

Bacon Studded Potato Skins (an itsy-bit lighter!)

Bacon Studded Potato Skins (an itsy-bit lighter!)
Okay, okay I KNOW... a Potato Skin Stuffed with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon doesn't exactly scream, "Clean Eating" BUT let us remember that...

Broccoli and Chicken Quesadillas - Video

Broccoli and Chicken Quesadillas - Video
Pre-Baby = Dani makes fast, easy, nutritious meals.

Post-Baby = Dani makes faster, easier, nutritious meals.

And simply put, "Unless we're talking peanut butter and jelly...

BBQ Pork Strips

BBQ Pork Strips
Did anyone watch the Michael Jackson Tribute on Oprah last Wed.? 

There was a point in the interview when Oprah asked Michael to show her some dance moves and Michael said that, "he didn't make up or invent the moves BUT that he simply enhanced them".

When I heard Michael say that, I thought to myself...

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs - Video

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs - Video
Although this video was suppose to be posted BEFORE the Super Bowl, I figured, "Hey... better late then never, right?". Besides, you don't need a football game as an excuse to make these Spicy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (I promise)!

Cranberry Studded Bean Dip

Cranberry Studded Bean Dip
Rich, creamy and oh-so-satisfying, you would never know this tasty Bean Dip was packed with so much nutritious goodness!

Buffalo Chicken Butter Lettuce Cups - Video

Buffalo Chicken Butter Lettuce Cups - Video

With football season kicking off this weekend I wanted to give you guys a little game time meal that you could feel good about eating!  These Buffalo Chicken Butter Lettuce Cups are the perfect dish!

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus is very simple to make at home. This recipe only takes about five minutes to whip up and you can really taste the difference between home made and store bought.

Food For Thought »

Busted! Frustrated... so I ate.
Feb 24, 10 - 3 Comments
So annoying but what can I do? Observe, learn and move forward, right?
What Kind of Eater Are You??
Feb 1, 10 - 4 Comments
I have to be honest, I've always been a bit of a fast eater BUT
Ask Dani - How Do You Come Up With Ideas?
Jan 13, 10 - 1 Comments
Hi Dani, I've been reading your blog for about a year now and I've never