Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

How to Make Slow-Cooked Whole Chicken Did you know that you can cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker? This easy method results in tender, juicy chicken that cooks all day on its own. It’s perfect for hot summer months when you don’t want to have your oven on for hours cooking a whole […]

How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes This budget-friendly family meal is made with just 6 ingredients and a sheet pan for minimal clean up. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. You could use any fresh or frozen vegetables. Italian […]

How to Make Jamaican Jerk Chicken Jerk seasoning is a sweet and spicy blend of allspice, chili peppers (preferably scotch bonnet), fresh ginger, and a hint of brown sugar. Start marinating the chicken the day before for maximum flavor. Cooking on the grill adds a nice smoky flavor, but you could also bake the chicken […]

How to Make Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup This comforting chicken and rice soup features fresh asparagus and wild rice. This recipe is lower in potassium because we used almond milk instead of regular milk, so this is great for people managing kidney disease or otherwise on a potassium-restricted diet. If you do not need […]

How to Make Maryland’s Eastern Shore Cream of Crab Soup Maryland is famous for its crabs and many specialty dishes made from them. Cream of crab soup is an Eastern Shore classic, usually rich and decadent dish full of cream and butter. This lighter version uses half and half and broth thickened with cornstarch, to […]

How to Make Cucumber Lemon Water Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding sliced cucumber, lemon, and fresh herbs adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like watermelon and rosemary, pineapple and mint, or anything else you can come up with! 5 […]

How to Make Garlicky Ginger Eggplant This asian-inspired vegetable dish features eggplant, mushrooms, and bean sprouts in a garlic-ginger hoisin sauce. The recipe calls for Chinese or Japanese eggplant, which is long and skinny. If you can’t find Chinese eggplant, you can sub in regular eggplant and chop into 1-inch cubes. This could be a […]

How to Make Hummus & Red Pepper Celery Logs Here’s a new take on the classic “ants on a log” snack. This savory version swaps hummus for peanut butter and bell pepper pieces instead of raisins. Try different flavors of hummus—roasted red pepper would work well! 10 min prep time 4servings 3 pieces Print Recipe […]

How to Make Broccoli Onion Latkes The low carb latkes use broccoli instead of the traditional potatoes. They are also lower in potassium, making them a great alternative for those following a low potassium diet for kidney health. 15 min prep time 10 min cook time 4servings 1 latke Print Recipe > Step-By-Step Instructions: Boil […]