The Malabar coast in the southern state of Kerala served as a large trade post for the spice trade. The coast has its own cooking styles and flavors as well as an abundance of fresh seafood. A variety of spices are blended with coconut to form the base of traditional Malabar curries. This recipe from Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook , by May Abraham Fridel. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
The balanced use of “sweet” and “heat” is notable in Thai cuisine. That goes for this dish, too. The “heat” comes from the thai chile peppers and the “sweet” from mango. Together they offer not just that distinctive sweet–heat pairing, but also a beautiful and mouthwatering salsa-like relish for fish.
This quick and easy recipe features the familiar flavors of a Chinese takeout eggroll, but without the added grease from deep frying. This is a great low-carb entree on its own, or serve over a grain, like brown rice or quinoa, or over cauliflower rice.
This is a dramatic dish to serve to guests. When you place the parchment package on each guest’s dinner plate, the steam and the flavors are intoxicating! Fish fillets also work well in this recipe.
Searing beef on the stovetop adds a few minutes to your slow cooker routine, but it’s well-worth the payoff in flavor. Serve this stew with a side of steamed green beans for a balanced weeknight meal that makes your kitchen smell inviting all day long.
A tangy, cool salad topped with blue cheese dressing balances the heat of buffalo drumsticks. You can add more or less cayenne pepper, depending on how hot you like. Try making your own dressing with this Light Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. Double Up: Double the buffalo chicken in this recipe and use the leftover chicken in this Panzanella Salad . Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
There is nothing more comforting than chicken and veggies in a lusciously thick sauce topped with a flaky crust. The earthy aroma of this dish will fill your kitchen and call everyone to dinner. The secret to this ultimate comfort food? By using butter-flavored spray and phyllo dough we slash all the saturated fat and calories found in a typical pie crust topping. The phyllo dough topping is infinitely more interesting than a standard crust.
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.
On her first date with him, Robyn Webb's husband ordered swordfish. All these years later, he still requests this salad once a month. If swordfish is not a favorite of yours, use salmon, halibut, haddock, or sea bass, all of which work wonderfully well in this dish.
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