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Meatball Kabobs
These meatballs make a fun family meal. Or, you can also serve them on a platter as an appetizer next time you are entertaining.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Enjoy this warm, savory dip with raw veggies for a low-carb appetizer or snack. It's perfect for entertaining, or enjoy it is a snack or side dish for lunch.
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Bites
If you love bagel and lox, try this low carb alternative featuring smoked salmon and cream cheese on cucumber slices. These make great appetizers for entertaining, or a snack just for you!
Veggie Dip Cups
This is a perfect snack for kids AND adults! Pre-portioning veggies and dip together helps control portion size, and you can double dip in your own cup! Package these in sealable cups to go, or make a larger batch to serve as a healthy appetizer when entertaining. If you don't have all of the dried herbs and spices on hand, you could use 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing powder mix instead.
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 .
Slideshow: 12 Healthy Tailgating Options
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Slideshow: 10 Holiday Recipes Everyone Will Love
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Strip Steak With Smothered Onions
The Strip Steak With Smothered Onions recipe is a quick and easy main dish suitable for dinner, holidays, and entertaining. It features lean strip steak seasoned with salt and pepper, seared in olive oil, and then cooked to the desired doneness. The steak is served with sweet onions that are sautéed with olive oil, water, thyme, and brown sugar until very soft. Watch the How to Make Strip Steak Cooking Class Brought to you by Alignment Health Plan and powered by Homemade.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Slow Cooker This Fall
1. Think outside the stew The go-to recipes for slow cookers are usually soups, stews, roasts, etc., but you can do so much more! You can cook corn on the cob, bake potatoes, or boil water. You can cook a meatloaf or roast a whole chicken. You can even bake a cake or cobbler directly in the pot or in a pan (see next tip). 2. Use your slow cooker as a mini-oven Yes, you can treat your slow cooker like a mini oven! The trick is to place a loaf pan on a rack or several balls of aluminum foil to keep it off the bottom of the slow cooker. You can bake things in the slow cooker, or place food in
Surviving Your First Holiday Season with Diabetes
Be Ready and Plan for Challenges "This season is full of special events, from office potlucks, to baking cookies with the kids, to formal dinners in fancy restaurants. Take inventory of all of your upcoming obligations and holiday events, and what challenges might come up at each one. Decide in advance which of these events is worthy of indulging (I know that I’d rather treat myself at certain events than others) and think of ways to manage some of the challenges you anticipate. Being prepared for challenging situations will make it easier to stay on track." –Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE