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Wow your dinner companions and pair this charming main dish with a nonstarchy vegetable or salad for a complete meal. To make this vegetarian, simply omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Here's a decadent treat to enjoy on special occasions. It even has fresh carrots baked into it!

Toast, poach, and simmer—everything you need to do to make this tasty dessert you can do in the Instant Pot! Sugar-free candies are used to create a rich toffee sauce to top these cinnamon poached pears. It may look fancy, but this dessert comes together in under 20 minutes. Find this recipe and more in The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

This fresh gingerbread loaf is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite, offering the warm, spicy notes of ginger and molasses, but with the goodness of whole wheat flour. It's a delightful addition to your holiday spread that the whole family is sure to enjoy! This diabetes-friendly is a great option to bring to a holiday cookie swap or to serve at your holiday meal to celebrate the season.

It’s a good luck tradition to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Why stop there? Enjoy this hearty take on Hoppin’ John any day of the year! This dish is typically made with rice, but barley adds more fiber and an interesting texture.

For a little more heat in these poppers, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your liking.

This low-carb appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Stuffed mushroom recipes are typically loaded with calories, but the turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese in this recipe help save calories while still providing bold flavor. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

This recipe makes a great appetizer, but add some lean protein such as chicken or pork to the rolls and you have a light meal. To save time, use bagged coleslaw mix with cabbage and carrots.

Author Jackie Newgent says, "If you’re looking for an introduction to tofu, meet these Szechuan skewers. They offer a tasty way to try tofu for the first time, or the 101st time! Marinated in a gingery vinaigrette, inserted onto skewers, grilled until lovely caramelized grill markings form, and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and sesame seeds, these tofu “pops” will be a hit for all the senses. Try them at your next cook-in…or cookout!"