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Meatball Kebabs
These meatballs make a fun family meal. Or serve them on a platter as an appetizer the next time you are entertaining. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook. To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Savory Cauliflower and Cheesy Cakes
When you are craving something cheesy, try this low-carb snack. Cauliflower adds extra fiber and nutrients and baking gives it a light crunch. You can add garlic powder and/or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to give them an extra kick of spice.
Simple Summer Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Don’t let this simple salad fool you – it may be simple but it’s also incredibly refreshing and delicious. It makes the perfect side at a summer barbecue!
Rigatoni With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pesto, And Olives
Author Robyn Webb says, "I’m always looking for new ways to serve large shapes of pasta. I’ve got the penne, fusilli, and shell shapes down pretty good, but I find shapes like rigatoni more of a challenge to balance with other ingredients. I’ve concluded that rigatoni just needs a few strong flavors such as olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest to be special."
Top 20 Recipes of 2020
2020 has been a year like no other! One result of quarantines and lockdown was that people were doing more cooking at home. This year’s top recipes include lots of quick and easy beginner recipes, plus meals that make use of pantry staples to accommodate fewer trips to the grocery store. These are great recipes to add to your repertoire for many (hopefully better) years to come!
Zesty Broccolini and Garlic
Broccolini is similar in taste and texture to broccoli, but with longer, thinner stalks, and small florets. This simple, flavorful recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare broccolini. You can prepare it in the time it takes to cook your main entree. If you can't find broccolini, you can easily use broccoli instead.
Green Pesto Pasta
Say goodbye to plain pasta and add a touch of green with this Green Pesto Pasta recipe. With a touch of parmesan cheese and olive oil, this easy low-sodium dish is sure to become a dinner favorite.
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Making your own salad dressing at home is quick and easy, and it allows you to control salt, sugar, and other ingredients.
Let’s Talk About Protein for People with Diabetes
Eating a balanced diet, which includes carbohydrates, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits—and protein—is key for maintaining overall health and keeping your blood glucose (blood sugar) in target range. Today, let’s discuss the role of protein and how it plays a part in your diabetes management, its benefits, how much of it you should eat, and the best sources. Benefits and Role of Protein in Diabetes Management Protein offers several benefits for the body and diabetes management, including: Maintaining muscle mass: Diabetes puts you at a higher risk of muscle loss and this risk only