Samantha
Guest-ChefI have always loved to cook, and the challenges of diabetes have not changed that. Healthy food can be beautiful, nutritious, and delicious, and doesn’t have to break the budget.
Chef's Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. red radishes trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced
- 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 c. lite sour cream
- 5 green onions trimmed and finely chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 TBS. fresh dill chopped
Egg Salad with Radishes
One of the keys to successfully adjusting a recipe for Type 2 Diabetes is to increase the proportion of vegetables. By…
Ingredients
- 1 12-oz. can good quality canned white albacore tuna in water, drained. *I prefer Bumble Bee brand.
- 2 TBS. mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. Tandoori Spice Mix See recipe for the spice mix in post above.
- 1 green onion, white and green body minced, and green stems sliced for garnish
Tandoori Tuna Salad
Continuing with our series of diabetic-friendly recipes from the cuisine of India, here is a quick high-protein dish that can be…
Ingredients
- 10 c. water
- 1 TBS. oil
- 1 lg. onion chopped
- 2 TBS. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. tsp. turmeric
- 2 tsp. tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. tsp. black pepper
- 2 carrots diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 3/4 c. quick-cooking barley
- 2-3 TBS. lemon juice
- *1/2 c. sour cream - optional
Persian Chicken Soup with Barley
Looking for a comforting soup with a twist? Try Persian Chicken Soup with Barley, a simple and flavorful dish that's easy…
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. dried bulgur wheat
- 1 TBS. dried parsley
- 1 TBS. dried minced onion
- 2 c. water
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- 1/4 c, olive oil
- 2 lg or 4 small cucumbers peeled, diced
- 4 med. Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 small red onion diced
Tabouli Salad
Proportion, proportion, proportion!! No, it’s not home decorating or clothing trends I am talking about today, but food proportions! One of…
Ingredients
- 4 small zucchini, washed, ends trimmed, 1/4" slices
- 1 TBS. water
- 1 TBS. butter
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Steamed Zucchini
“How about broccoli for breakfast?” My husband was standing in front of the refrigerator this morning, doing his breakfast scout-out of…
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, about 2 pounds
- 1 egg white
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 c. chopped parsley (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground saffron, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- 4 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Eggplant Kuku
Discover new cuisines, spices, and techniques through this foodie's journey with 20 cookbooks gifted by her husband. Join her as she…