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Cornish game hens are a type of miniature chicken and can make a unique holiday meal. If you can’t find cornish game hens in the grocery store, you can make this same recipe with bone-in chicken breasts.

In this twist to classic grits, corn is swapped out for cauliflower and white beans for a creamy alternative that pairs perfectly with the spice in the shrimp. You can swap out the chicken stock with a quick homemade stock using the shrimp shells. Consider buying Cajun seasoning (typically a mix of chili pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and herbs) to cut down on prep time—and it works as a great seasoning for vegetables. If purchasing, a salt-free Cajun seasoning is recommended. Watch how to make shrimp creole and cauliflower grits

Spice up your mealtime with a delicious twist on a Mexican favorite—Green Bell Pepper Enchiladas! Whether you're a fan of Tex-Mex cuisine or looking to add some excitement to your dinner table, these enchiladas are a diabetes-friendly delight. Cook’s tip: These can be made ahead and frozen for a quick meal later.

Try this dish in place of stuffing or as a vegetable side dish this Thanksgiving. You can also enjoy it any other night for dinner. It’s packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients.

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!

This zesty citrus vinaigrette is perfect for summer salads, marinated vegetables, or any protein. Serve with Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Pecans.

Serve this grain side dish alongside some baked fish or roasted chicken. Add a side of steamed or roasted veggies and you’ve got a tasty balanced meal!

This simple, low carb entree is packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables. Best of all, it can be ready in under 30 minutes!

The Korean BBQ-inspired sauce on this salmon has that ideal balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy. The sweetness comes naturally from fruit, not added sugars. You could also use this sauce on chicken: bake boneless, skinless chicken thighs without the sauce for 15 minutes, then brush on the sauce and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Try our Spicy Lentil Stew. You can spice up this hearty stew even more by adding a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the vegetables. Or, tone it down by using apple-, Italian-, or Mediterranean-flavored chicken sausage.