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Maccu is a popular dish in Amy Riolo's ancestral homeland of Calabria, Italy. The word calabria is derived from a Byzantine term meaning “fertile land.” This region lives up to its name with rich agricultural traditions that continue today. The word maccu comes from the dialect word for “mashed” and refers to a purée that is made of fava beans, one of the world’s oldest agricultural crops. Fresh and dried fava bean dishes are served in Calabria for St. Joseph’s Day. Serve this appetizer alone, drizzled with olive oil as a side dish, or with crackers, flatbread, or Whole-Wheat Cracker Rings

Classic in flavor and simplicity, these chicken sticks are wonderful served over orzo pasta, risotto, or a salad. Chef Steve Petusevsky loves them over an arugula salad sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Fennel seeds give the chicken a very aromatic quality and sweet flavor.

These tacos don’t require any cooking, which makes it easy for you to put together a quick and easy vegetarian meal and be on your way. The bean mixture is also delicious when topping a salad of mixed greens. Serve with Cubano Roasted Broccoli Florets Latin-inspired, veggie-packed meal. You can make these tacos vegan by simply leaving out the cheese.

This simple salad can be on the table in 15 minutes. No queso fresco? You can use feta cheese instead.

This recipe is quick, delicious and makes a convenient meal the whole family will enjoy. This is a must try!

A toasty panini with crispy bread, warm tasty filling, and melty cheese makes a satisfying, diabetes-friendly lunch or light dinner. Cook the paninis in a pan (cast iron works great here) over low heat so that the filling warms all the way through without burning buring the bread. This is a great meal prep recipe: assemble all of the sandwiches ahead of time and wrap individually in foil, then toast the panini just before serving. Pair this sandwich with a simple side salad, like this Spinach, Avocado, and Summer Berry Salad , for a balanced, heart-healthy meal. Double Up: Cook a bouble batch

Eggplant is a low-carb vegetable and does not raise blood sugar levels significantly. If you cant find baby eggplant, you can use regular eggplant for this recipe.

Author Robyn Webb: "I’m not particularly fond of the massive cupcake trend that hit the nation not too long ago, but making lasagna into "cupcakes" is a movement I could get behind. When you want all the elements of lasagna in a low-calorie, very easy to serve way, my Lasagna Cupcakes fit the bill. These are great to bring to a party as they transport beautifully." This recipe from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection , by Robyn S. Webb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

This simple soup is a perfect companion to a grilled cheese sandwich or a fresh salad. But that's not all you can do with it! Serve it on top of pasta as a homemade, no-sugar-added marinara sauce (add some garlic and crushed red pepper for extra kick) or serve it chilled for a refreshing summer side dish.

These spinach artichoke stuffed portobellos are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Whether serving them as a main dish or impressing friends at a party, this recipe is both diabetes- and vegetarian-friendly.