Turkey day is almost here! Thanksgiving – an entire day devoted to giving thanks for all that’s good in our lives. A holiday often filled with family, friends, and food. While it’s a day to be enjoyed, diabetics especially can benefit from a little thought and planning before digging in! Plan Ahead If you are traveling for your Thanksgiving celebration, don’t forget to bring … [Read more...] about Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable This Thanksgiving
Dinner
Smoked Bacon and Asparagus Popover
It’s lighter and thinner and the batter pops over the edges so it is not a crustless quiche. Because it is thinner it gets a fabulous crust on the bottom. You won’t even miss a crust. Promise. This is a quick and easy meal. Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Dinner. You choose! Add a side salad and you are done. Smoked Bacon. Let's talk about the bacon for just one … [Read more...] about Smoked Bacon and Asparagus Popover
Eggs en Cocotte
This is a keeper! If you want an easy way to make a healthy meal with eggs and you are tired of the same old way you are making eggs … this is it. Easy and delicious. What is "Egg En Cocotte"? It is the French term for cooking eggs in cream or butter in a ramekin. You are only limited by your imagination and the number of ramekins you have at your disposal. A single serve … [Read more...] about Eggs en Cocotte
Mason Jar Salads
If you haven’t tried this yet … jump on board! We are a total convert to prepping salads this way. When I finally took the plunge and tried it, I was still very skeptical. I decided that a Tuscan Salad and a Cobb Salad would make be my first choices to make in my mason jars. I decided to make 4 mason jar salads in quart jars. That would be two meals ready to go for each of … [Read more...] about Mason Jar Salads
Chicken Enchiladas Verde Stack
This recipe gets rave reviews at my house. Perfect comfort food with great flavor without risking eating the entire bowl of chips and salsa at a restaurant! By not rolling an enchilada you eliminate a lot of carbs and time. This recipe has just enough tortillas to give you the taste and texture you just might be craving. That brings me to today. Cooking at my parent’s house. … [Read more...] about Chicken Enchiladas Verde Stack