The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook

Scrumptious, healthy, crowd-pleasing recipes for people with diabetes and their loved ones The editors of Diabetic Gourmet Magazine understand that although people with diabetes must carefully monitor their eating habits, they still crave their favorite sweets and savory dishes. Now, with this all-new collection of healthy recipes that are perfect for everyday meals as well as for entertaining, you can enjoy making tasty dishes for yourself, your friends, and your family that are as good for you as they are delicious.
The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook features more than 200 original gourmet recipes complete with detailed nutritional information and diabetic exchanges for easy meal planning. By featuring healthy versions of traditional favorites-from pot roast to macaroni and cheese to banana cream pie-this mouthwatering collection shows how you can safely and effectively eat well if you have diabetes or special dietary needs and still enjoy wonderful food. You'll find easy-to-prepare recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, breads, desserts, sauces, and more along with a host of healthy cooking techniques-which makes The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook essential for every health-conscious cook's kitchen.
Pecan Winter Waffles - Huevos Rancheros - Blueberry Blintzes Topped with Lime Crema - Cranberry Apple Muffins - Baked Onion Rings - Brazilian Smoked Black Bean Soup - French Onion Soup - Refreshing Spring Tabbouleh - Spicy Thai Chicken - Crisp Cornmeal-Coated Catfish - Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce - Chicken Francese - Creamy Coleslaw - Ginger-Lime Sugar Snap Peas - Cranberry-Orange Biscotti - Key Lime Cheesecake Squares - Georgia Peach Pie - Baklava - And many more tasty recipes!

Preface vii
1 Diabetes Basics 1
2 The Diabetic Pantry and Kitchen 6
3 Healthy Cooking Techniques 19
4 Meal Planning 23
5 Breakfast and Brunch 28
6 Appetizers, Soups, and Salads 50
7 Entré es 92
8 Side Dishes 149
9 Desserts and Snacks 177
10 Sauces and Condiments 203
Appendix A: Health Care Professionals 218
Appendix B: Organizations and Resources 222
References 225
Recipe Index 226
Index 228