Dani Spies

What can I say, I've been making so many different types of Egg "Pizza's" lately, I just couldn't help but share another Egg "Pizza" flavor combination! 

Never underestimate an egg.  Really.  They are so darn versatile!  I've become a big fan of eggs for dinner so when I was at my Yoga class last week and my favorite yoga teacher (Amy) in the whole world told me that she made my Leek and Potato Tortilla with the addition of smoked salmon I was not only flattered but I couldn't wait to get into the kitchen and give it a try!

Like all QuickBites, this is a seriously simple recipe that comes together very quickly! 

I wanted to shoot a video using leafy greens in one of the simplest ways I know how (which is a quick saute).  This recipe is the perfect demonstartion of how easy it can be to get power foods on the table in about twenty minutes!

Whew.  Other than packing my cooler, I haven't had a chance to do much cooking this week. I seriously need to get on top of those leafy greens!  Any chance you guys have come up with some good leafy green recipes;)?

Anyhow, this is a recipe that I made a few weeks ago but never had the chance to post.  It it was the first time I ever tried Opah and truth be told I didn't even do the cooking.

Here is the fish that I served with my Napa Cabbage and Watercress Salad last week. 

I really liked the combination because while the fish was warm and spicy the salad was cool and crunchy!

Four words:  SO GOOD, SO EASY!

I'm telling you guys, if you are looking for quick, healthy, weeknight food you HAVE TO add some fish to the menu.  I topped some wild salmon with a teaspoon of olive oil, dill, and salt and pepper and twelve minutes later, it was done!  DONE!

Can you believe February is just about over?!  Wow. Wow. Wow.  What can I say, time really does fly by when you're having fun!

So this will probably be my last Quinoa recipe of the month and I am hoping that you guys have at least given it a try by now.  I mean jeez, I've been eating this stuff all month and I haven't gotten sick of it yet... that's how good it is!  Not to mention, I haven't even made a dent in the quinoa recipes I would like to try!

White fish (like Sole and Flounder) is one of the quickest dinners you can make.  You just sprinkle on a little seasoning, throw it under the broiler, and voila'... 3 minutes later dinner is served. 

I made this in a pinch the other night and served it with some Minty Pea Quinoa and steamed asparagus.  So simple, so yummy and so nutritious!

A friend of mine gave me the "South Beach Diet" Cookbook a few years back.  She wasn't that into it and thought I might get some use out of it... she was right!

Okay guys, here's the deal; I love you... I really do.  And I love eating.  I also love healthy food, cooking, and talking.  And although, I don't love, love, love writing I can deal with it in order to share with you all of the things I really do love.

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. 

So as you may have noticed, food makes me really excited, and the truth is that if you are reading this right now, it probably makes you really excited too. 

So let me tell you why this recipe is so darn exciting!! 

With Memorial Day right around the corner, it's just about time to break out those grills (or grill pans).  These Ahi Tuna Burgers are the perfect way to kick off your summer

Try enjoying these burgers with my Peanut Slaw!

Dark greens are hands down one of the most nutrient packed ingredients you can add to you're meal (not to mention they're absolutely delicious)!

For this QuickBite, I cook up a simple piece of cod fish to top off a big pile of kale sautéed with raisins and pine nuts. 

I'm a huge fan of dark greens...afterall, they are considered a power food, so what's not to love?

If you aren't familiar with the variety of dark, leafy, greens that are out there, this QuickBite is a great way to introduce them into your kitchen.  This recipe calls for Dandelion greens, but you could easily substitute kale, swisschard, or even spinach.

This dish is another one of those SO GOOD, SO EASY meals!  And I am not kidding when I say easy!

My Cumin Catfish with Orange & Avocado Salsa only requires a handful of easy to find ingredients and comes together very quickly...give it a try and let me know what you think!

Oh, how I LOVE the combination of salmon and dill!!  They are a match made in heaven, which is why I suppose it's a classic flavor combination!

Shrimp Scampi is a perfect example of a recipe that seems like it would be tricky to make, but in fact it's just the opposite.  It's so quick and simple!