Saturday, February 11, 2012

Diabetic Diet: Vegetables/Sides, Cheesy Green Beans Recipe

Let’s face it, not many people like green beans. At least, not very many people like green beans by themselves. That’s why they’re so much better with those crunchy onion things or – in this case – cheese! Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: -          One pound of fresh green beans, both rinsed and [...]

Diabetic Diet: Soups/Stews, Buttery Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Squash is that vegetable that most people aren’t too sure on whether they like or not. However, try out this recipe of ours that makes a buttery, savory squash soup out of the vegetable and there will likely be no confusion on your front ever again! Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: -          Three [...]

Diabetic Diet: Appetizers/Starts, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Often, unique ingredient salads are the great unknown. This great unknown is usually something that the majority of people (outside of “foodies”) care not to try and stay away from. This recipe is just such a recipe, but if you’re feeling rebellious and want to try something new, your taste buds will be rewarded for [...]

Diabetic Diet: Appetizers/Sauces/Sides, Broccoli Pesto Recipe

With the Super Bowl coming up, appetizers and dips are all in demand, but no matter where you turn, it’s all the same-old dips and meal plans. Kick it up a notch like Emeril says (BAM!) and make a healthy broccoli dip that even the most manly of men will be able to appreciate! Prep [...]

Diabetic Diet: Appetizers, Artichoke Dip

Prep Time: About a half hour Serves: 14 Ingredients: -          One 9-ounce package of no-salt frozen artichoke hearts, thawed -          4-ounces of fat-free cream cheese, thawed to room temperature -          ½ cup of nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt -          ¼ cup of very thinly sliced green onions – using the green part only -          One [...]