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Diabetes Quick Fix: Thai peanut and coconut scallops with ginger rice

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Scallops are perfect for a quick meal. They need no preparation and only take a few minutes to cook. For this recipe they are simmered in a flavorful sauce made from a mixture of peanut sauce and coconut milk. Both items can be found in the Asian section of the supermarket.

Basmati rice has a nutty flavor and smells a little like popcorn when ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Sicilian Swordfish with Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes

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Tomatoes, olives, and garlic are staples of zesty Sicilian cooking. Raisins add sweetness giving the sauce a tantalizing sweet and sour flavor.

Make the sauce in a microwave oven and use frozen baby Brussel sprouts for a quick and easy dinner. Look for small baby Brussel sprouts in the freezer section.

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This sauce also goes ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Southwestern Buffalo Sliders with Taco Salad

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Enjoy earthy Southwestern flavors with these spicy buffalo sliders and taco salad.

Ground chipotle powder adds a spicy and smoky flavor to the burgers. The powder can also spice up many other foods—salad dressings, vegetables, potatoes, rice, and other meats.

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These burgers have a hot kick. If you’re sensitive to hot spices,...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Baked Parmesan Scallops with Spinach Linguine and Carrots

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Baked scallops are luscious served with linguine. Scallops are readily available. I like to use the frozen ones in this recipe so you can buy them to have on hand for a quick meal. You can use any type of scallop for this recipe. If you buy small bay scallops, then cut the baking time to 10 minutes.

Fresh spinach linguine is available in the ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Sausage, Potato and Beer Stew

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Sweet potatoes, tomatoes and apples are combined with turkey sausages to make this a tasty stew. I cooked the ingredients in beer which added an intriguing depth of flavor.

There are several types of turkey sausage available in the supermarket meat case. I prefer the mild ones for this dinner; but if you like your stews with a kick, buy the ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Crispy Chicken with Ratatouille (Sautéed Provençal Vegetables)

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Freshly made ratatouille, a tasty blend of Provençal vegetables and crispy, sautéed chicken make a quick, colorful dinner.

Coating the chicken with coarse cornmeal gives it a flavorful crust without having to deep-fry it. Cornmeal can be found in three textures, coarse, medium or fine, and three colors, white, yellow, or blue, depending on ...Read more

 

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