Creamy, pepper-seasoned gravy is a staple in southern comfort foods like biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak. This diabetes-friendly version uses a vegetable oil-based margarine to reduce the saturated fat that's usually found in traditional gravy. Serve this with Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken and Southern Collard Greens for the ultimate southern comfort meal!
Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to cut out starchy foods completely. You can still enjoy them in the right portion sizes! This recipe for mashed potatoes skips the butter and cream and uses healthier ingredients to make a dish that is still tasty and full of flavor.
Cold soups are a wonderful way to begin a light meal. This emerald colored soup pairs nicely with a grain or pasta salad. The enticing ginger flavor will set your taste buds on fire for the next course.
Take advantage of seasonal fresh berries in the spring and summer! You could make this parfait with a variety of berries like raspberries, blackberries and strawberries as well. You could also use frozen berries or other fruit.
This fruity treat is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Cooking the raspberries and strawberry jam caramelizes the natural sugars to create a rich, sweet flavor. Plain yogurt adds tartness and creaminess. Light, flaky phyllo shells turn this simple recipe into a decadent treat for one, or to share! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Designed for One!
Cauliflower like you’ve never had it before! This recipe makes a great Thanksgiving Day side dish. It’s better for you than those cheesy potatoes or traditional green bean casserole – with just as much flavor!
If you’d like, you can add a slice of reduced-fat Swiss cheese to these burgers. Cheese will add extra calories and fat, but not too many carbs. For a lower carb version, serve the burger in a lettuce wrap instead of a bun.
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