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Cookbook author Robyn Webb says, "When I was a kid, I actually wasn’t a big fan of fresh fruit. But canned mandarin oranges always excited me and I have warm memories of a little cut glass bowl my Mom used to serve the tiny orange segments. I’ve of course expanded my fruit repertoire, but still think mandarin oranges are a great versatile fruit. Here, a simple salsa spiked with tropical coconut pairs well with cumin flavored seared chicken breasts."

Greek phyllo dough stands in as a low fat alternative to traditional empanada dough in this classic Latin comfort food. You can find prepared phyllo dough in the freezer section at the grocery store. These empanadas are filled with a savory combination of corn, red peppers, and mozzarella cheese. For something sweet, you could fill the dough with cheese and guava paste.

Use leftover steak from this Coffee-Rubbed Steak recipe for a super easy weeknight dinner! Or start with a 1-1/2 pound strip steak, cooked on the grill or stovetop to your desired doneness.

If you love shepherds pie, you will love this Plantain Shepherds Pie, inspired by a Puerto Rican dish called pastelón. A traditional pastelón uses fried plantains; this recipe is made healthy by boiling the ripe plantains and them into a mash, creating a dish taht resembles a shepherd's pie. The sweetness of the plantain combined with the savory beef is heavenly! Receta en Español: Pastelón To make your own salt-free Adobo seasoning, combine 1 tbsp each of lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and achiote powder and 1/2 tbsp cumin. Store in an airtight

Chinese food minus the takeout menu? It’s possible to produce satisfying results that keep sodium and calories in check. This recipe calls for tofu that’s patted dry and sprinkled with cornstarch before baking, so it gets brown and crispy without deep frying. Serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb meal.

Meat is typically the first thing that comes to mind when we think about grilling, but grilled vegetables can taste just as good! When we asked football players Blake and Reid Fergeuson for a recipe that reminded them of mom, they sent us this perfect summer dish. ADA dietitian Shamera Robinson was impressed. "Reid and Blake Ferguson’s kabob recipe already had a great mix of protein and veggies, so we didn't have to make many tweaks. We simply added more of the colorful veggies to each kabob to give a wide variety of nutrients." “I love to grill! I like making chicken, steak, brisket—you name

I “discovered” this delicious slaw while volunteering at a Washington, D.C., elementary school where the children stated that their favorite food was the “ABC salad,” which they made from ingredients in the school garden! It was so inspiring to see the children devour the vegetables with such pleasure that I became a fan, too! I even began including it in my “Culinary Medicine Made Easy” cooking classes and on as many menus as possible. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes