Recipes

The Low-Sugar Baked Bean Winner Is…

Baked beans aren’t considered dessert, but in many instances might as well be. Some versions have as much sugar as a serving of ice cream or cookies.  I used to skip baked beans at cookouts, but this summer I was determined to find good, low-sugar baked beans. It’s possible! I purchased two brands of cannedRead more

A Spoonful of Pesto Adds Rich Flavor

Lots of basil in the garden. Pesto time! It’s so easy to make pesto  – just basil, olive oil, fresh grated Parmesan, garlic and nuts, whirled in a food processor. The result is a richly flavored sauce that tastes like summer. All that oil and cheese, however, can add a lot of saturated fat andRead more

DIY Frozen Yogurt Bars – a Fun, Healthy Treat

It’s peak season for frozen novelties. Those of us with prediabetes deserve to share in the fun without harming our health! I wanted to make a creamy frozen yogurt pop that had a lower amount of  sugar but no artificial sweeteners.  The kind of icy treat that anyone would like,  including those who don’t watchRead more

Dried Dates are a Sweet Surprise

  Dried dates, aka “Nature’s Candy,” may seem like a bad choice for those of us who have prediabetes. That’s not true:  People who watch their blood sugar can enjoy the intensely sweet fruit. In the past few years, researchers have studied the impact of dates on blood sugar; the results so far show thatRead more

Summer Crockpot Cooking – Lemon Herb Turkey

Crockpot Lemon Herb Turkey is the kind of summer recipe I make over and over again. It takes no work, doesn’t heat up the kitchen and is carb free. Calling it a “recipe” is a stretch – it’s more of a simple technique that results in lightly flavored, moist white meat. I created this recipe-techniqueRead more

Cheesecake Parfaits for the Fourth of July

If you want to make a Fourth of July dessert, consider whipping up these red, white and blue cheesecake parfaits. They will be an attention getter on a holiday dessert table. I was thinking about desserts (no surprise!) for the holiday. I wanted a healthy change from the traditional high sugar cake or cookies, somethingRead more

Roasting Veggies Makes All the Difference

Roasted vegetables have VIP status in my fridge. There’s nothing like them when I want to jazz up a meal with few carbs and lots of flavor. When I remove a pan of roasted veggies from the oven, I always stand by the stovetop, burning my fingers as I take “just a couple” of onionsRead more

Low Carb Spinach-Cheese Bake For Easter, Passover

Needing low carb, low calorie ideas for Easter brunch or Passover breakfast? This easy Spinach Cheese Bake is the ticket. Both holidays have many dishes that traditionally are rich and filled with carbohydrates, so I wanted to feature  an entree that is light and blood sugar friendly. The spinach bake is reminiscent of a quiche,Read more

Low Carb Spicy Peanut Sauce

Think of spicy peanut sauce as an accessory to plain, healthy foods. Add a little to chicken breast, green vegetables or tofu  and watch boring become interesting. There are traditional peanut sauce recipes that are much more complex.  This one has its own simple charm: Six ingredients, a quick stir and it’s done. Peanut saucesRead more