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Chicken empanadas are fun to make and a great no-fork-needed appetizer. Baking these tasty treats gives a crispy crust with less fat and the Manzanilla olives add a delicious nutty flavor.

Meatball minestrone is a hearty soup. This recipe can be doubled easily. If you have time, make extra and freeze it for another quick meal! If you can’t find low sodium navy beans, use low sodium cannellini beans instead.

To make this recipe a little quicker, use a jalapeno salsa or hot sauce instead of roasting the peppers. Use about 1/4 cup or adjust to the spiciness that you prefer.

To reduce the carbohydrates in this recipe, serve the falafel sandwiches in lettuce cups instead of whole wheat pitas.

Author Aviva Goldfarb: "It took me a few attempts, but I finally made the strata of my dreams. In case you aren’t familiar with it, strata is an Italian baked egg and bread dish. This is a great dish to serve at a brunch, especially because you can make it in advance, but it also makes a nice change for a family dinner. Serve with blueberries or blackberries." This recipe from The Six O'Clock Scramble Meal Planner, by Aviva Goldfarb. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

Looking for a light summer burger? These black bean patties are delicious on a whole-grain bun, over a salad or simply on a plate with sliced onions.

In this hearty salad, savory seasoned chicken and toasted breadcrumbs come together over a vibrant mix of sweet pear and peppers tossed with tender kale—marinated in a bright, creamy dressing of fromage blanc and salsa verde (a verdant sauce which features parsley, capers, garlic, and more).

Socca, also known as farinata, is a thin chickpea flour pancake commonly found in both Italian and French cuisines. In this recipe, Katie Cavuto tops wedges of the warm chickpea crepe with roasted tomatoes, poached eggs, and fresh basil. For an easy, make-ahead brunch or weekday breakfast, make the batter and poach the eggs the night before. To store the poached eggs overnight, plunge them into an airtight container filled with cold water and place them in the fridge.

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