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Beef Sancocho
My grandparents would make sancocho over an open fire in their backyard; the wood smoke added so much flavor to the dish. Sancocho comes from the verb sancochar, which means to parboil. It is a very hearty soup common in all of Latin America, made of stewing hen, beef, and innards and served for lunch. Don’t worry; you don't have to start a fire to make this version! Receta en Español: Sancocho Carne de Res 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
Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
You can substitute butternut squash for the sweet potatoes in this recipe if you’d like. This stew is excellent served over the Root Vegetable Cakes .
Citrus-Tarragon Chicken Kabobs
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
Budget-Friendly Vegetable Stew with Whole Wheat Dumplings
What’s better during the fall than a warm, tasty soup? This budget-friendly recipe is fairly easy.
Chicken Soup
Most families have a favorite soup they enjoy eating together and Brendon Ayanbadejo’s family is no different. Brendon, a former NFL linebacker, shared his mom's chicken soup recipe as a way to honor her on Mother's Day. One of the many things that make this recipe special is the homemade chicken broth. ADA registered dietitian, Shamera Robinson, agrees this is a smart approach. "Making your own broth helps to control how much salt you eat," she says. "But don’t worry! If you’re in a hurry, then you can skip a few steps by using a low-sodium chicken broth from the store." Ayanbedejo says
Tips and Recipes to Stay Healthy While Staying Home
In this article: What to buy at the store? What to cook? Recipes Healthy Snacking What to buy? Going to the grocery store increases your risk of exposure to the coronavirus. Consider getting groceries delivered if possible, or having a friend or family shop you for you if you are at high risk. If you must go the store, buy enough to last a week or two so that you don't have to go as often. There are also many precautions you can take to stay safe. Read our article on safe grocery shopping to learn more. When shopping, stock up on shelf-stable foods. Versatility is also important—look for foods
Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes
You could use store-bought or homemade cooked chicken for any of these recipes. Store-bought rotisserie chickens are available at most major grocery stores at a budget-friendly price—sometimes cheaper than a raw whole chicken! Cooking a whole chicken at home is also an affordable way to keep cooked chicken on hand. Read our guide, How to Cook a Chicken , for more tips on cooking a whole chicken at home, and check out our recipe for Best Roasted Chicken . Don't throw out the bones! You can save your scraps from a rotisserie chicken and make your own chicken broth . Not interested in roasting a
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Meal Planning
How to Stretch Your Food Instead of coming up with and shopping for different recipes for every single meal over the course of a week, try planning two or three main ones , which will lead to other options throughout the week. For instance, you could roast a chicken (or, if it helps, buy one already cooked) for a meal. Serve it with cooked farro, roasted butternut squash, and a green salad. Make enough to have leftovers for day two and use whole wheat tortillas and make chicken tacos. Add some of the salad and your favorite salsa you have in the fridge. To make a salad, use the leftover salad
5 Sneaky Ways to Eat More Veggies
Non-starchy vegetables are an especially large part of an eating plan for people with diabetes because they won’t impact your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels as much as starchy vegetables and fruits. But, what should you do if you are just not a fruit or veggie person? The answer: Get sneaky! Instead of going off the rails and returning to old habits, you can find easy ways to enjoy healthy food by sneaking it into the dishes you make. And, if you have kids, it’s a great way to introduce them into healthy eating—even if it’s a little stealthy. Here are five suggestions for sneaky healthy
Noodling Around with Noodles
Are the noodle days over if you have diabetes? No, but you have to figure out how to fit noodles into your eating plan in a way that helps you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). How to Fit Noodles in Your Diet The typical pasta you’ve probably been enjoying for years can fit into your eating plan, and there are additional benefits if the noodles have been enriched with vitamins and minerals. But traditional noodles are still a carbohydrate. So, be sure to only eat one cup of pasta at a meal. Or follow the Diabetes Plate Method and limit the pasta serving size to ¼ of the plate