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Warm up at lunch or dinner with this flavorful soup. It includes whole grains, lean protein and even some vegetables.

When they’re tossed on the grill, peaches develop a rich, jam-like flavor, which is divine when paired with mascarpone cheese and a drizzle of balsamic and honey.

Here’s a totally different way to prepare scallops. Most recipes will have you pan sear them, but why not try something new. I coat the scallops with crunchy panko crumbs seasoned with some Parmesan and garlic and thread them up into kebabs. Under the broiler, the outside gets crisp and the inside of the scallop stays silky.

Vinegar-based dressing in this potato salads cuts down on the fat and calories that are in a mayonnaise-based potato salad. Plus, we've subbed cauliflower for some of the potatoes to cut down on the carbs and increases the fiber, making this a heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly alternative to traditional potato salad.

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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NOTE: The bread may also be prepared in an 8-inch square baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. You won't need the 2 tsp. vegetable oil.

Many traditional Latin recipes have been deemed unhealthy because of their use of pork lard. But in this day and age, the amount of good-for-you fats available is endless. These refried beans leave out the lard, and get lots of flavor from fresh onion and garlic, chipotles, and cumin. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here

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 .