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This no-cook dessert is a great substitute for pumpkin pie—and it’s only 100 calories! For a quick, healthy, delicious, pumpkin dessert, look no further—this pudding parfait is amazing and ready in minutes. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

Apple juice, mustard, and shallot create a flavorful and slightly sweet marinade for these pork chops. Great on the grill, or you could cook the chops on the stovetop or in the oven. Pair with a simple side salad, or a seasonal vegetable side, like this Braised Cabbage and Apples.

Fragrant coffee and spices infuse the steak with a unique smoky, spicy flavor. Use half the steak for dinner tonight, and save the other half to make Beef Fajitas later in the week. While the steak is resting, add a little more oil to the pan that you cooked the steak in, and use it to sauté sweet potatoes or other vegetables like bell pepper, squash, or green beans. Your side dish will pick up flavor from the pan, and you'll only have one pan to wash! Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer.

Did you know that you can cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker? This easy method results in tender, juicy chicken that cooks all day on its own. It's perfect for hot summer months when you don't want to have your oven on for hours cooking a whole chicken. Just start the chicken in the morning and by dinner time, you have a delicious chicken ready to go! And, you can make a simple pan gravy with the juices left in the slow cooker. Save leftover chicken for quick and easy lunches or dinners later in the week— check out this collection of easy leftover chicken recipes for ideas. And, save the

Enjoy the flavors of the all-American dessert, apple pie, in a healthy, balanced breakfast parfait. These parfaits are made with sautéed apples, sprinkled with delicious fall flavors, and topped with a crunchy oat blend. Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

This low-carb appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Stuffed mushroom recipes are typically loaded with calories, but the turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese in this recipe help save calories while still providing bold flavor. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

Huevos ahogados or drowned eggs are a classic Mexican breakfast dish. You can make them in a tomato-based sauce or a salsa verde, like this one. The eggs are poached in the sauce and are served with corn tortillas. Receta en Español aqui

Ratatouille is a classic vegetable dish from the Provence region of France. Our Creole-inspired version includes red kidney beans and whole-grain penne to add protein and fiber. Buy the Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cookbook, 2nd edition, here.

Zesty chimichurri sauce made from parsley, cilantro, vinegar, and lime top the mild cod. This diabetes-friendly protein dish comes together quickly and is easy to make by baking it in the oven. Try making cilantro lime quinoa for a tasty side starch to pair with it.

A favorite of French cuisine, tarragon adds a fragrant, licorice-like flavor to chicken. If tarragon isn't your thing, try this recipe with another herb like basil, cilantro, or dill. You can also sub dried herbs for fresh: sub 1 teaspoon dried herb for each tablespoon of fresh herb. You can buy thin-cut chicken breast cutlets in the store, or buy whole chicken breast and cut them in half to make cutlets that are about 1/2-inch thick. Pair this chicken with Easy Half-Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower for a diabetes-friendly meal with less carbs, but all the comfort! Double Up: Cook double the