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Tips for Shopping at International Markets
Do you enjoy trying foods from around the world? While trying new cuisine at a restaurant is a fun culinary adventure, have you thought about trying international recipes in your own kitchen? It can be like traveling without the jet lag. If you want to branch out from your usual ingredients and explore the tastes of a new culture, try these tips for what to look for when shopping at your local international market.
California Date and Acorn Squash Salad
The sweetness of the California Dates pairs beautifully with the spiciness of the arugula and the Indian spice blend, garam masala, adds depth of flavor to this enticing side dish. Keeping the skin on the acorn squash adds texture and fiber to the dish as well. Feel free to swap out the acorn squash with other winter varieties, such as delicata squash.
Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Lean meats like this roast beef can make a great holiday entrée that the whole family will love.
Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
This easy entree gets tons of flavor (without a lot of added salt) from a simple herb-mustard rub. Cut leftovers into thin slices and refrigerate for sandwiches later in the week!
Roasted Stuffed Artichokes
Artichokes are a staple spring veggie. Venture out this season and try these stuffed ’chokes for a healthy side. If you can only find baby (or small) artichokes, use 4 instead of 2 and follow the same procedure.
What’s in Season: Bell Peppers
The bell pepper, while usually used in cooking like a vegetable, is actually considered a berry, with the most common colors being green, yellow, red, and orange. In season July through September, bell peppers make a delicious addition to summer salads, pizza, and pasta dishes. Add peppers to your weekly grocery list and incorporate them into many different meals! They also pack a big nutrition punch and are a good source of vitamins and fiber.
Perfect Meals by the Plate
Cookbooks and websites are great sources for finding recipes, but sometimes you need help putting together a whole meal! The Diabetes Plate Method is a simple way to build healthy, balanced meals with no carb-counting or measuring needed. Here we have 6 simple, balanced meals, featuring recipes from Diabetes Food Hub to help you plan meals this week.
Breakfast Egg and Ham Burrito
If you are tired of the same boring breakfast, try this satisfying and tasty burrito. You can experiment with different veggies in this recipe too.
Sautéed Thyme Mushrooms
Elevate your diabetes-friendly dining with these delightful Sautéed Thyme Mushrooms. Bursting with flavor and seasoned to perfection, these mushrooms are a tasty addition to any meal. Experience a dish that's both satisfying and supportive of your diabetes management goals.
Buttery Lemon Grilled Fish on Grilled Asparagus
This quick and easy fish recipe may be the perfect weeknight summer dish. With just a few ingredients, you can have a beautiful, heart healthy, and diabetes-friendly meal on the table in about 15 minutes. This and other recipes designed to be made from just a few ingredients are from The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook, 2nd edition, by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.