Marinara Sauce-Easy and Diabetic Friendly
My daughter-in-law, Sana, mentioned the other day that she was craving a red sauce so she pulled out my trim&TERRIFIC Diabetic Cooking cookbook and made the Marinara Sauce. She served it over angel hair pasta and said it was the best marinara sauce she had ever had! She keeps telling me that Diabetic Cooking is [...]
Easy Diabetic Friendly Dessert-Berry Tiramisu
Who would believe my diabetic book includes some of my favorite recipes, including dessert? With strawberries in season, put this simple sensation high on your list. This fabulous favorite stars berries layered with ladyfingers, raspberry preserves, and an orange cream cheese filling. Use your favorite seasonal berry combination and serve this gorgeous tiramisu in individual [...]
WAFB Diabetic Recipe for Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I was thrilled when I was asked to go on television on our local noon show to promote American Diabetes Association Alert Day. Did you know that one in five Americans are at risk for Type 2 diabetes? On Diabetes Alert Day, the American Diabetes Association encourages people to join the Stop Diabetes movement by taking [...]
Major College Accomplishment: Pot Roast
I just returned from Puerto Rico on spring break and realized after eating too many stuffed plantains, I wanted my own hearty home cooked meal. My boyfriend’s birthday was coming up and I wanted to make him something I hadn’t made him before. So, after flipping through my mother’s cookbook I landed on her [...]
Chicken Lettuce Wraps-My Favorite Diabetes Alert Day Recipe
Did you know that 7% of our population has diabetes and 6.2 million people are unaware they have the disease? Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by weight and exercise, so why is it so hard to do–because we LOVE TO EAT! Good thing is, I do too and have an appreciation of food. My [...]
Southwestern Chicken and Black Bean Salad with Citrus Vinagrette-Go Red For Women Luncheon
When I was asked to be co-chairman of the Go Red For Women Luncheon with the American Heart Association in Baton Rouge, I immediately agreed. The purpose of this event is to encourage local women to take charge of their heart health as a top priority, after all, as women, we seem to be the [...]
Mexican Lasagna-favorite diabetic recipe and weight loss too!
Wanted to share this email from Betsy Hurst: Holly, I just wanted to tell you that I absolutely love your Diabetic Cookbook. In 2006 I developed gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy. My mom bought me the cookbook and we started cooking recipes from it. My mom is a Weight Watchers member so she [...]
Mediterranean Layered Spread-Super Dip for Super Bowl
Whenever I have company, a metting or crave my favorite spread, I turn to this reicpe. When the people behind Jumpstart came to my house…of course, I whipped up this appetizer. I was delighted to be asked to support them–their goal is to label healthy food in the grocery stores and to have healthier meals in the schools. So, of [...]
Oatmeal Pancakes – Quick Healthy Breakfast
I bet you wouldn’t think that pancakes could be a super quick and healthy breakfast. These delicious Oatmeal Pancakes are loaded with fiber and great taste so are the perfect start to your day. Whenever I prepare these I make sure to make enough for leftovers, as I keep them in the freezer and pop [...]
Chicken and Sausage Couscous Jambalaya-Easy Louisiana One-dish meal
From Louisiana or not, you have got to try this classic southern dish, jambalaya! Traditionally made with meat, vegetables, and a starch, such as rice – I make mine with couscous. Couscous is a great healthy alternative to rice or pasta, and cooks incredibly fast. Turn leftover chicken into a great meal or for extra [...]
