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

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Turkey and Avocado Super Sandwich

Turkey and Avocado Super Sandwich

What makes this Turkey and Avocado Sandwich so super you ask?!  Well other than the fact that it is absolutely d'lishes and super nutritious, it only takes about four minutes to make and requires only three ingredients... pretty super, huh?!

I mean, tell me you don't wanna just take a bite of this thing!?

Winter Kale Pasta w/ Turkey Sausage - Video

Winter Kale Pasta w/ Turkey Sausage - Video

It's cold and rainy here in So.Cal, so I was in the need of some comfort food.  I wanted to use up some Kale and so here's what I came up with...  Let me know what ya think!

Moist and Tender Extra-Lean Turkey Meatballs

Moist and Tender Extra-Lean Turkey Meatballs

This is an updated version of my Spinach and Turkey Meatballs (which by the way is demonstarted in a video so if you're interseted, click the link).

In my original recipe I use half light and half dark meat turkey but this time I wanted to make the meatballs using 99% lean turkey meat.  My fear was that the extra lean turkey meat can often have the tendency of drying out, so the challenge was to find a way to keep these babies moist and tender.

And guys, I am proud to say, "Mission Accomplished"!

Turkey Quesadilla - VIDEO

Turkey Quesadilla - VIDEO

I'm headed out of town and won't be making any Post-Thanksgiving leftover meals this year so I pulled this one from the archives. It's a yummy way to create a completely different meal using your Turkey Day leftovers!

I like topping it with some left over Cranberry Sauce!

Quinoa Stuffed Turkey Breast - VIDEO

Quinoa Stuffed Turkey Breast - VIDEO

Only one week til' Thanksgivin and then the Holdiay Season really kicks in (I love the holidays)!

I wanted to make a video showing an alternative dish for Thanksgiving dinner, so I chose a Stuffed Turkey Breast.  (If you want to see how to make a traditional holiday turkey, you can watch me make one here).

Kalyn's Zucchini & Sausage Kebabs - VIDEO

Kalyn's Zucchini & Sausage Kebabs - VIDEO
Is it just me, or does Summer making cooking oh so easy?!  Salads, salsas, and grilled foods are some of the easiest and tastiest ways to "cook" you're way through summer. 

This recipe was inspired by a blog that I often read, Kalyn's Kitchen. 

Spinach and Turkey Meatballs - Video

Spinach and Turkey Meatballs - Video

Sometimes nothing hits the spot like a big bowl of good old fashion Spaghetti and Meatballs! For this QuickBite I take an old time favorite and add a twist.

Mini Turkey Meatloaf - Video

Mini Turkey Meatloaf - Video

In my mind, I always think of March as the beginning of spring, but in reality it's more like the end of winter. After all, you know what they say, "March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb."

So with that being said, I decided to make some cold weather comfort food... good old American meatloaf. The only difference is, I make them into mini's so you can get them on the table in half the time!

20 Minute Turkey Chili - VIDEO

20 Minute Turkey Chili - VIDEO
When I lived back in Jersey, my friends and I would rent a house in Vermont every New Year's. We would spend the whole week skiing, playing games, singing, and of course... cooking! 

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