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Chef's Secret: I use my food processor with steel blade to prepare the dough. The food processor does the kneading. Try to find the white whole-wheat flour, as it is lighter in color, texture, and taste than the traditional red whole-wheat flour. Measure the temperature of the water with your meat thermometer. When working with yeast, water temperature is critical for proper rising. The correct temperature is 110–120ºF.

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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. If you can't find hazelnuts, sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans work just as well. This recipe is part of our Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal Plan and has been modified to make 10 servings. The original recipe makes 16 servings and can be found here.

There are a growing number of low carb cracker options in stores, but why not try making your own? These savory crackers are made with rosemary and parmesan. Chia and flax seeds provide tons of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. The result is crispy crackers with only 4 grams of carbohydrate and 3 grams of fiber per serving!