WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Sunday, September 26, 2021

ROSEMARY CHEDDAR CRACKERS

8-oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1-oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 cup white whole-wheat flour
4 tbsp chilled unsalted butter, cut up
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh (or 1 tsp dried) rosemary
1 tsp salt, optional - I suggest omitting
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp paprika
Up to 3 tbsp ice cold water

Place all ingredients except ice water into food processor bowl; process until well combined and resembles crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time as you may not need it all, just until mixture forms a dough.

Place mixture on plastic wrap, form a disc, wrap and refrigerate until firm. This will take approximately 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a thin rectangle 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut dough into 1-inch squares; transfer to the baking sheet. Use a fork tine to make a hole in the center of each square to prevent excess puffing when baking.

Bake at 375 degrees 12-18 minutes until the edges begin to brown. Do not overbake.

Cool completely before packaging. If using as gift, line a gift tin with tissue paper and add crackers. Crackers may also be placed in ziptop baggies and placed in gift bags.

Per serving of 8 crackers: 190 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated, 0 g trans fat), 10 g carbs, 7 g protein, 0 g sugar, 580 mg sodium (omitting the salt will reduce sodium drastically)

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