Showing Results for: “entertaining”

Since this recipe only uses half of the cooked spaghetti squash, use the other half for another tasty recipe. An easy idea is to scrape out the squash and sauté it with a little pesto sauce. This makes for a two-ingredient side dish that's packed with flavor!

This egg-based entrée is great any time of the day and the leftovers can be an easy grab-and-go lunch for the next day.

Ring in the holiday season with these light and sweet mini eggnog cupcakes! While “mini” is in the name, the flavor of these cupcakes is big. Eggnog, cinnamon, nutmeg, and zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener will make your tastebuds merry and they’re only 80 calories! If you can’t get a hold of eggnog, any milk may be used—they will still have plenty of eggnog flavor from the eggs and spices.

This dish has become the crown jewel of Amy Riolo's American Thanksgiving meal. The combination of herbs, garlic, spices, and lemon juice create a flavorful, moist turkey that is simple to prepare. Turkey should be roasted 20-25 minutes per pound. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Author and celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffman says, "My apologies to Spain, but I love this version of paella more than the original; the quinoa seems to soak up the flavor more than the rice or arroz bomba that is used in the classic Spanish dish. I find paella to be such an easy and beautiful dish to present when serving multiple people. One key ingredient is saffron. I use Persian (Iranian) saffron, which I buy online, because I prefer it to the commercial versions you find at the supermarket. It has so much flavor, so a little goes a long way. I store it powdered in my fridge and use it in

Grilled Summer Veggies with Herb Dressing is a delightful and healthy side dish perfect for summer. This recipe features fresh zucchinis, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion rings, and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper. The veggies are grilled to perfection, giving them a tender texture and beautiful grill marks. The dish is complemented by a flavorful herb dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, fresh basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. It's a great option for people with diabetes and is both

This colorful salad looks as good as it tastes. The addition of lamb lends a “special occasion” feel to this otherwise straightforward dish, while the pomegranate amps up the flavor. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Pumpkin pie is typically lower in sugar and fat than the other holiday favorite, pecan pie. Plus it gets a nutritional boost from pumpkin puree which is rich in vitamin A. For this diabetes-friendly version, we reduce the sugar by using a Splenda sugar blend in the filling. The low-fat crust is seasoned with a hint of crystallized ginger and maple syrup for an extra-special flavor boost.

This version of Greek Lasagna is a great family meal that pairs well with a green salad topped with a little feta cheese and light Greek salad dressing.