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
- Cooking spray
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts* (10-12 oz. each)
- 1 teaspoon salt optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 TBS. olive oil
- 2 TBS. butter
- 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Chicken Piccata
Discover a delicious and healthy Italian dish for Type 2 Diabetics: Chicken Piccata. Thinly pounded chicken smothered in a savory pan…
Ingredients
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins
- 1 large onion, quartered and sliced
- 2 c. plain yogurt (NOT Greek style)
- 1/4 tsp. saffron threads
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 c. melted butter
Persian Jujeh Kabob – Grilled Chicken Kabob
Grilled Chicken Kabob – called Jujeh Kabob in Persian cuisine – is perfect for Type 2 diabetics, low in fat and…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. sirloin tip or eye of round beef
- 1/2 c. light soy sauce
- 6 c. finely chopped cabbage
- 1/2 c. shredded carrots
- 1/2 c. finely sliced celery
- 1/2 c. finely julienned red bell pepper
- 1/2 c. finely julienned green bell pepper
- 2 chopped green onions
- 3 TBS. lime juice
- 2 TBS. fish sauce found in Asian ethnic section of grocery store
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 TBS. finely minced fresh ginger root
- Artificial sweetener to taste to equal 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
Asian Beef Salad
Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the best of both worlds? Look no further than Asian Beef Salad.…
Ingredients
- 2 cups fat-free Greek-style yogurt (we like Fage)
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, 1/4" dice
- 2 green onions, trimmed, halved, minced
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon dried dill weed (or 3 TBS fresh, minced)
- 6-8 slices pickled jalapeno, minced
Cucumber Yogurt Dip (Mast-o-Khiar)
Cucumber Yogurt Dip or Persian Mast-O-Khiar – cool, creamy, and savory dip! Its a very healthy substitue for sour cream and…
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. hot water
- 2 TBS. brandy
- 1 TBS. instant espresso or instant coffee powder
- 1/4 c. + 1 TBS. Splenda, divided
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 1 8-oz. box cream cheese (can be reduced fat or fat-free if desired)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 7 oz. sponge-type ladyfingers
- 2 TBS. cocoa powder divided
- 1/4 c. milk
Nutrients
- Calories: 215
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fat: 15
- Protein: 4
- per serving:
Tiramisu “Zucchero Leggero”
Tiramisu is known around the world as “THE” classic Italian cuisine dessert. Here is a low-sugar Tiramisu recipe that tastes just…
Ingredients
- 1 rolled-up style refrigerated piecrust
- 1 29-oz. can sliced peaches, drained
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/16 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 TBS. powdered sugar (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 tsp. olive oil
- Optional toppings: sugar-free vanilla ice cream or heavy cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 136
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fat: 5
- per 1 serving:
Rustic Italian Peach Pie
One of the oldest dessert recipes that we have written record of is for a peach dish from ancient Roman times.…