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 [...]

No More Oven Space-Try Festive Wild Rice Side

Out of Oven Room-Prepare This Festive Wild Rice Holiday Side  For a quick and easy holiday side, I love to throw this dish together. Perfect to make when your oven is busy and there is no oven space left, since it’s cooked on top of the stove. While the rice is cooking, sauté the peppers [...]

Cookie Swap: Cranberries and White Chocolate Treats

Cranberries!  Invited to an office party, cookie swap or need a gift for the holidays.  I love using cranberries during the holiday season, and these festive Cranberry and White Chocolate Treats are so delectable you will never believe they are diabetic-friendly! Tart cranberries, sweet white chocolate, crunchy nutritious cereal and nuts pack this delicious dessert [...]