Recipes for Diabetics
Pineapple Squares
Ingredients: Oil and flour nonstick spray 3/4 cup juice-packed canned pineapple chunks, drained One large egg 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 1/4 Read more»
Country Peach Tart
A tasty, old fashioned flavor in spite of using sugar substitute and skim milk! Apricot preserves and frozen peaches make this a snap to prepare, or you can use fresh when in season for best flavor.
Yogurt Cumin Fish
This is a delicious way to serve fish when you`re in a hurry. I like the combination of cumin with the sweetness of the apricot preserves.
Date Nut Bread
This recipe won a blue ribbon at the Wasco County Fair in Oregon. Consider doubling this recipe and making two loaves. Freeze one for later use.
Three Bean Soup
This can be cooked in less than 30 minutes, since almost every ingredient is canned. You can omit the fresh vegetables or substitute and vegetable of your choice.
Oven-Fried Parmesan Potatoes
The addition of seasonings and cheese adds flavor and a golden color to these low-fat French fries.
Spanish Zucchini Frittata
This is one of my favorite omelets. I like the combination of chiles, salsa, and eggs.
Turkey Reuben Sandwich
This is a low-fat version of a high-fat sandwich. Use of lower-fat ingredients and the elimination of butter makes this tasty and yet low-fat. Rinsing the sauerkraut helps to reduce the sodium, but it does not eliminate it.
Green Beans and Fennel
Chopped, fresh fennel offers the delightful crunch of celery, but with a subtle licorice flavor. To crush fennel seeds, place them on a cutting board, then roll over them with a rolling pin.
Ants on a Log
Ingredients: One large celery rib, washed 3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 12 dark raisins Directions: Fill the celery with the cream cheese. Read more»
Cheesecake Dainties
Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup Brown SugarTwin 1/3 cup firm margarine, cut into pieces Read more»
Lime Shrimp and Asparagus
This colorful dish is a sure pleaser at Lent or any other occasion. It is full of flavor, high in vitamin C, beta carotene and fiber, yet very low in fat.
Grilled Salmon with Corn Salsa
This is a great recipe for a summer barbecue but can also be prepared in the oven. This salsa is especially flavorful and colorful.