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Fresh tomatoes and herbs are as important to summer Mediterranean menus as they are to American ones. This light, piquant French soup is a wonderful first course to pair with grilled or roasted chicken. It also tastes great with sandwiches and can be served chilled. Try packing it in a thermos and serving it in cups at a picnic. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Lean ground turkey makes a great base for a delicious taco meal. This recipe has a spicy kick that can be adjusted by adding more or less jalapeño.

I decided to offer this an antioxidant-infused snack prior to class and wanted you all to have it in hand for quick meals. Try adding leftover chicken, fish, or quinoa to make a complete meal. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Artichokes and asparagus are a match made in culinary heaven and are often paired together in typical Italian dishes. Among their many similarities, both crops are native to the Mediterranean and grow best in a warm to slightly cool climate. In the kitchen, they can be incorporated into healthful soup, pasta, rice, omelet, and salad recipes. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

Meaty portobello mushrooms and a warm balsamic vinegar dipping sauce make this steak sandwich a real treat. Buy whole portobello mushrooms and slice them after they're cooked. Double Up: Cook some extra steak while you are making this recipe, and save the leftovers for Mediterranean Steak with Minted Couscous later in the week.

Mini pizzas are easy and fun to create using a sandwich thin and your favorite toppings Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner .

The Strip Steak With Smothered Onions recipe is a quick and easy main dish suitable for dinner, holidays, and entertaining. It features lean strip steak seasoned with salt and pepper, seared in olive oil, and then cooked to the desired doneness. The steak is served with sweet onions that are sautéed with olive oil, water, thyme, and brown sugar until very soft. Watch the How to Make Strip Steak Cooking Class Brought to you by Alignment Health Plan and powered by Homemade.

This thanksgiving classic gets a healthier makeover with a few small adjustments. First, we use heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil instead of butter, and stick with just 2 tablespoons. Low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock and salt-free poultry seasoning keep the sodium down, and fresh herbs add a nice punch of flavor. Finally, to build your diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving plate, be sure to watch your portion sizes! To make things easier, you can prepare everything a day in advance, and bake just before serving.

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Serve up these tender meatballs for a fun twist on Italian night! Serve over zucchini noodles for a lower carb dish. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner . To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .