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Dani Spies is a Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor, Fitness Trainer and Mom who is passionate about finding simple ways to make real, whole, nutrtious foods a part of an everyday kitchen. More about Dani »

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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...

Filed under Appetizers, Chicken, Dinner, High Protein, Lunch, Mexican, QuickBites - January 28, 2010 - 5 comments - Watch the video »

Clean and Simple Breakfast Tacos

Clean and Simple Breakfast Tacos
As you know by now, I am a huge fan of Mexican food so starting the day off with Breakfast Tacos is a sure way to put a smile on my face (and that's with out the margarita;).

Filed under Breakfast, Eggs, High Protein, Mexican, Wheat-Free - October 18, 2008 - 9 comments - Watch the video »

Mexican Cabbage Soup

Mexican Cabbage Soup

Okay, so soup was not on my cabbage agenda this week. 

I was planning braised red cabbage with apples and goat cheese served with some type of protein; possibly experimenting with chicken or pork moo shu, and/or whipping up an asian style cabbage salad. 

What changed things you ask?

Filed under Chicken, Dinner, Low Carb, Lunch, Mexican, Soup & Chili, Wheat-Free - March 17, 2008 - 9 comments - Watch the video »

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada's

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada's
Are you looking for a warm, nutritious, comforting meal that will knock your socks off??  Well, my friends... look no further because this is the one!

I saw this recipe over at Karina's Kitchen (a gluten-free blog), and loved it so much I made it twice in one week. Yep.  Twice.

Filed under Beans, Dinner, Mexican, Vegetarian, Wheat-Free - January 22, 2008 - 18 comments - Watch the video »

So, So Simple Shrimp Tacos

So, So Simple Shrimp Tacos

As much as I would love to post a recipe that would hit the spot on a crisp Autumn day, it just ain't happenin'.  "Why?", you ask.  Simply because I've yet to have a crisp Autumn day.  Here in SoCal. we're still warm... not hot... but definitely warm.  We're talking mid-seventies. 

Filed under Dinner, High Protein, Mexican, Seafood, Super Simple, Wheat-Free - October 29, 2007 - 17 comments - Watch the video »