Drive past the Drive-By and Cook This Instead

Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2½ pound whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

Remove the skin from the chicken and arrange in a single layer in the baking pan.

In a small bowl, whisk together the cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, ground black pepper and salt (optional). Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature of the largest piece of chicken is 165 degrees

– See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/log-in/recipes-for-healthy-living.html?loc=bb-dorg#sthash.MpKQdJe0.dpuf

Chicken Nacho Casserole

August 6, 2015 adaloumiss Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating for Diabetes ADA, ADA Louisiana, American Diabetes Association, Healthy Eating With Diabetes, Healthy Recipes, Healthy Recipes for Diabetes

Who said you can’t have “nachos” with diabetes? Try this healthy version that has all the flavor of traditional nachos without all of the extra fat and carbs.

http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/2015-04-chicken-nacho-casserole.html

See Your Recipe in the Next American Diabetes Association Cookbook!

July 8, 2015 adaloumiss Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating for Diabetes, What's Cookin'? ADA, ADA Louisiana, American Diabetes Association, Healthy Recipes, Recipes

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Do you make the best Chicken Andouille Gumbo? Is your jambalaya to die for? Show a little hometown pride and enter it in our “All-American Diabetes Cookbook” recipe contest with Chef Bill Collins.

If your dish is selected, Chef Bill will make it diabetes-friendly, and you’ll get a signed copy of the cookbook. Recipe criteria include originality, regional representation, and their suitability for healthful diabetes meals.

Plus, all qualified entries will receive a discount coupon good for purchasing American Diabetes Association books on ShopDiabetes.org.

Submit your recipe by July 31, 2015 at diabetes.org/ChefBill.

Good luck!

Green Yogurt Smoothie

July 8, 2015 adaloumiss Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating for Diabetes, What's Cookin'? ADA, ADA Louisiana, American Diabetes Association, Healthy Recipes, Recipes

Cool off with this refreshing smoothie on a hot, summer day! Made with fresh fruit and veggies, and creamy Greek nonfat yogurt, this delicious drink is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Yield: 2 servings
Serving Size: 8 fl oz
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 5.3 oz. container Dannon® Light & Fit® Strawberry, Blueberry or Vanilla Greek Nonfat Yogurt
1 cup baby spinach leaves, tightly packed
1/2 cup cantaloupe, fresh, diced
1 tablespoon almond butter
1/2 cup ice, chipped

Preparation

Place yogurt and all other ingredients into blender canister and blend on medium for 30 seconds.

Increase speed to high and continue blending for 15 seconds.

Pour blended smoothie into two 8-oz glasses and serve.

Food Choices: 1/2 Fruit, 1 Fat-Free Milk, 2 Fat

See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/featured-recipe/green-yogurt-smoothie.html?loc=fr-jul15#sthash.pwsPIvoc.dpuf

Fire up the Grill for the Fourth!

June 25, 2015June 25, 2015 adaloumiss Healthy Eating for Diabetes ADA, ADA Louisiana, American Diabetes Association, Healthy Eating With Diabetes, Recipes

Celebrate Independence Day with a twist on a grilling classic….Parmesan Corn.

This Recipe Serves 2

Ingredients

2 medium ears of corn, shucked
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon best-quality Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Shuck corn, and wrap each ear in a damp paper towel.
Place in ears on a dinner plate, and microwave on high 2 minutes. Turn corn over and microwave on high 1 ½ minutes.
Remove paper towel, and rub corn with oil. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over corn, add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

– See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/2012-07-parmesan-corn.html#sthash.w9JoxvU6.dpuf

What’s cookin’?

March 31, 2015 adaloumiss Healthy Eating for Diabetes, What's Cookin'? ADA, ADA Louisiana, American Diabetes Association, Healthy Eating, Healthy Eating With Diabetes, What's Cookin?

Lamb is great for the Easter season and a treat for any other time of the year. Lamb chops are a lean cut that are easily cooked on the grill. They are a good option to try when you get tired of the usual chicken and beef. Get the full recipe here

What’s Cookin’?

March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 adaloumiss Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating for Diabetes, Uncategorized ADA, ADA Louisiana, American Diabetes Association, Healthy Eating, Healthy Eating With Diabetes, What's Cooking?

Budget Friend BBQ Chicken… what could be better? A serving of this recipe will go great with a side of greens and some rice. The best part? This dish will only cost you $0.50 per serving! Get the recipe here: http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/oven-barbecued-chicken.html

What’s Cookin’?

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015 adaloumiss Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating for Diabetes ADA, American Diabetes Association, Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating With Diabetes, Healthy Living, Recipes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, What's Cooking?

Trying to get back on the healthy eating wagon now that Mardi Gras is behind us? There are a multitude of recipes, including ones with Louisiana flavor, on diabetes.org. Recipes for Healthy Living is your link to healthy recipes and meal planning ideas. This week we are featuring Cajun Shrimp and Pepper Pasta. This pasta dish is creamy, flavorful and fun to make! The shrimp makes a great lean protein source, and it’s tossed with a whole-grain pasta and veggies. Get the recipe here and keep things interesting for dinner this week!