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Brighten up a side of green beans with tart cranberries, fresh lemon zest, and crunchy hazelnuts! This simple side dish feels gourmet but is super easy to prepare. It also makes a nice, light addition to your Thanksgiving table instead of the traditional, heavy green bean casserole.

These bites are a great snack or appetizer, and an excellent way to add more vegetables to your healthy eating plan.

A thirst-quenching recipe perfect for game day! Try this no-sugar Strawberry Kiwi Spritzer that can be made as a delicious mocktail and cuts out all the added sugar! Keep your friends and family hydrated over the weekend and enjoy this refreshing beverage that is diabetes-friendly, has zero added sugar, and is low in calories!

Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, this refreshing broccoli and mandarin orange salad can satisfy multiple food cravings at once. This diabetes-friendly recipe makes a great side dish to dinner or a fresh lunch. Try pairing this dish with slow-roasted citrus cod for a heart-healthy meal.

This parsley-dill ricotta dip is perfect in the spring and summer. Fresh herbs flavor creamy and mild ricotta cheese. Cut up some fresh veggies like carrots, celery, or cucumbers to serve with the dip for a refreshing, healthy snack. If you have extra time, bake up some low-carb rosemary flax crackers to serve with it!

Panna cotta is a creamy, custard-like dessert. This panna cotta recipe is pumpkin-flavored - perfect for the upcoming holidays! It’s even preportioned for you in ramekins to help you with portion control.

Here’s a stuffing recipe that’s on the healthier side but will still thrill your guests. Our Sage Stuffing uses whole grain bread, omega-3 rich walnuts and cranberries to give it a holiday twist.

These make for a unique holiday appetizer or side dish that your guests will love.

Walnuts are the only nut to provide an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This salad would be a great starter for a homemade Valentine’s Day dinner. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Cookbook . To order dierctly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .