WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD
Friday, August 22, 2025
CHERRY BERRY PIE
Thursday, August 21, 2025
PRIMAVERA CHICKEN PIZZA
When you just have to have a pizza, make this healthy pizza rather than picking up the phone!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN POT PIE
1 pkg (8-oz) fresh sliced mushroom
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg (10-oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
3 cups chopped or shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
2/3 cup low-fat milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion to the butter and cook, stirring occasionally, a few minutes until tender. Add the mushrooms and salt to the onions. Cook until the liquid evaporates and mushrooms are lightly browned. Add the vegetables, chicken, soup, milk, and lemon juice; stir to blend well.
Pour the mixture into a 10-inch-deep dish pie plate that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Place the sheet of puff pastry and trim off excess pastry. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is browned.
Yield: 6 servings
Note: The puff pastry makes this pot pie much better for a diabetic than a regular flour crust. The chicken and mushrooms give this dish a good amount of protein versus carbs.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
YUM-YUM CHERRY CHEWBILEES
I am often ask about dessert recipes you can make for family meals, dinner at grandma's, church functions, etc. I always encourage diabetics who are unable to skip desserts to take the dessert. You can feel comfortable having a piece of this while others will not even realize they are eating a "diabetic" dessert. One piece only!
1 cup walnut pieces, divided
1/4 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
Filling:
2 pkgs (8-oz ea) low-fat cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup Splenda
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 can (21 oz) no-sugar-added cherry pie filling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9x2-inch pan; set aside.
Chop 1/2 cup of the nuts coarsely for garnish; set aside. Finely chop the remaining one-half cup of nuts. Combine the flour and Splenda Brown Sugar Blend. Cut butter into mixture until fine crumbs form. Add the finely chopped nuts and the coconut. Mix well. Remove 1/2 cup of mixture and set it aside. Press remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
To make the filling, beat cream cheese, Splenda, eggs and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Spread mixture over the hot baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread the cherry pie filling over the filling layer. Combine the coarsely chopped nuts and the reserved crumb mixture together. Sprinkle evenly over the cherry pie filling. Return to the oven and bake another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Refrigerate for several hours before cutting into squares to serve.
Monday, August 18, 2025
ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLES& & NUTS
1 acorn squash, cut* into 4 pieces, seeds removed
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, diced
3/4 tsp Splenda brown sugar blend
1 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Place squash pieces in a slow cooker, peel side down.
In a small bowl, combine apples, Splenda brown sugar, butter, nuts, salt, and cinnamon. Scoop evenly into the squash wedges. Cover and cook on low setting 5 hours or half that on high setting. Squash is ready when skin begins to pucker and the flesh is fork tender.
*Before attempting to cut squash, place in microwave and cook on high 1 to 2 minutes. This will soften the skin so cutting will be easier.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
SLOW COOKER PORK AND PEPPER STEW
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp rubbed sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 lbs boneless pork loin, trimmed and cut into cubes of approx. 1-inch
2 tsp olive or canola oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Preheat broiler.
Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, garlic, marjoram, sage, salt, and black pepper; add the cubed pork and toss to coat. Shake pork cubes to remove excess flour and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve the flour. Drizzle the oil over the pork and broil 5-inches from the heat, turning frequently, until light brown (about 10 minutes).
Place the browned pork along with any juices to the slow cooker or crock pot. Stir in the bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken broth, and the reserved flour mixture until smooth. Place lid on the cooker and cook 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low, until the meat is tender.
Delicious served with brown rice, cauliflower rice or whatever works for you.
*Diabetics should always avoid refined white flour. Always use a whole-grain flour, almond flour, etc. grain flour, 
Saturday, August 16, 2025
GRAHAM CRACKER PIE CRUST FOR DIABETICS
6 tbsp butter, melted
Combine crumbs and Splenda in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter until well blended. Press mixture onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill 1 hour before filling with your favorite pie filling.
Friday, August 15, 2025
BREAKFAST BAKE
Nonstick cooking spray
4 slices whole wheat bread (or your favorite low carb bread)
1/2 cup diced cooked lean ham
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 eggs
2/3 cup fat-free milk
1/4 tsp black pepper
Lightly coat two 16- 20-oz baking dishes with cooking spray. Tear bread into bite-size pieces and divide evenly between prepared dishes. Add the ham and cheese.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and press lightly with the back of a spoon to thoroughly moisten bread. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake casseroles, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near centers comes our clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Yield: 2 servings
Thursday, August 14, 2025
CHOCOLATE DIPPED ORANGE SECTIONS
1 large orange, peeled and sectioned
2/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Crushed nuts such as pecans, etc
Melt chocolate chips in microwave, stirring every few seconds, until completely melted and creamy. Place crushed nuts into a small bowl. Dip each orange section halfway into the melted chocolate. Immediately dip the chocolate end into the crushed nuts. Place on parchment or waxed paper until the chocolate is dry
Serve as a dessert or use as a snack.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE AND LEMON
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
3 whole chicken breasts, split
1 tsp salt
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
Preheat broiler.
Drain the pineapple; reserve the juice. Combine the juice with the garlic, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and rosemary.
Arrange the chicken, skin side up in a shallow baking dish; sprinkle with the salt. Broil until browned.
Yield: 6 servings
This dish has the natural sugar of the pineapple and juice. However, the protein of the chicken gives you a good carb to protein ratio.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
1 can sugar-free chocolate fudge frosting
1 cup unsweetened coconut**
Melt the chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly or melt in the microwave by heating 30 seconds, stir and heat a few more seconds, stir, and repeat until completely melted. Stir in the orange extract, blending well. Combine the chocolate chip mixture with the fudge frosting. Refrigerate until firm, one to two hours.
Place the coconut in a pie pan or shallow dish. Scoop the chilled chocolate mixture into 1-inch sized balls(mixture will be sticky). Roll the balls in the coconut until coated. Place each ball into foil or decorative candy cups, if desired or if giving as gifts. Store candy in the refrigerator.
Yield: 6 dozen truffles
*Other extracts may be used to suit your taste, ie peppermint, vanilla, banana, etc.
**Balls may also be rolled in very finely chopped nuts.Note: If you have trouble controlling your blood sugar, you should probably go with the nuts rather than the coconut. The nuts add protein to the candy.
Monday, August 11, 2025
CILANTRO-PICKLED RED ONION
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp granulated Splenda or your favorite sugar substitute
1 tsp kosher salt
1 garlic clove, halved
1 large red onion, sliced thin (2 cups)
2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Combine vinegar, 1/2 cup water Splenda, salt, and garlic in a 16-oz jar, cover tightly with lid. Shake until Splenda is dissolved. Add onion, cover with lid and let stand at least 20 minutes.
May be refrigerated up to two weeks. Just before serving, drain and toss with the cilantro and olive oil.
Yield 8 servings
This is a recipe I saw in Real Simple a few years ago and redid it to be more diabetic-friendly. The photo is theirs.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN CHOCOLATE CAKE
1/2 cup Splenda or Stevia granular
1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable (I recommend olive oil)
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute (2 large eggs may be substituted)
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot strong black coffee
Friday, August 8, 2025
LEMON AND PARSLEY LINGUINE
2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp finely grated lemon peel
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but firm, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid.
Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, approximately 1 minute. Add the lemon peel and cook about a half minute. Remove from the heat.
Add the well-drained linguine to the garlic skillet. Return to the heat and mix in the parsley. Add the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Toss until heated through. Add more of the reserved liquid, if needed.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
PEANUT STUFFED PORK CHOPS
2 tbsp instant minced onion
2 tbsp snipped parsley
1 tsp crushed red chili pepper
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 tbsp water
3/4 tsp salt
8 loin pork chops, 1 1/4-inch-thick cut with pockets
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 jar (10-oz) sugar-free apple jelly
2 tbsp lemon juice
In a medium bowl mix the croutons, peanuts, onion, parsley, and chili pepper. Stir together the melted butter, water, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; pour over the crouton mixture and toss to moist all.
Trim any excess fat from the pork chops; season with the 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Stuff the pork chop pockets with the crouton mixture. Close the openings with skewers.
Heat the apple jelly and lemon juice just to boiling, stirring constantly.
Place the pork chops on grill 4-inches from heat on outdoor grill). Cook 1 hour or until done, turning every 15 minutes and basting with the jelly-lemon mixture during the last half of the grilling time.
Yield: 8 servings
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
FAVORITE CORNBREAD
This is a repost of an old post. Stevia and Splenda are interchangeable, use the one you prefer.
Cornbread is one of my very favorite foods. It is also one of the foods that raises my blood sugar quicker than just about anything. Over the years I tried several experiments and have come up with this as my favorite cornbread. It does not raise my blood sugar, and it is quite tasty. I serve it to my family, and they enjoy it, too. I make a recipe of it a week and keep it in baggies in the refrigerator. I take out a square at a time, wrap it in a paper towel and microwave it about 15 to 30 seconds (in my microwave, it might be different in yours). It is just as good as straight from the oven. Of course, a small pat of butter makes it even better!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
MUSHROOM OLIVE FRITTATA
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh cremini mushrooms
2 cups coarsely shredded fresh spinach
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
4 eggs
2 egg whites
2 tsp snipped fresh rosemary OR 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup thinly sliced pitted Kalamata olives
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat broiler. In a boiler proof medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms o skillet and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach and shallot. Cook about 5 minutes or until mushrooms and spinach are tender, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together eggs, egg whites, rosemary, pepper and salt. Pour mixture over veggies in skillet. Cook over medium heat. As mixture sets, tun a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting egg mixture so the uncooked portion flow underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges until egg mixture is almost set and surface is just slightly moist.
Sprinkle with olives, top with cheese. Broil about 4-inches from the heat about 2 minutes or until top is lightly browned and center is set. Let stand for 5 minutes. To serve, cut into 4 wedges.
Yield: 4 servings Per serving: 165 calories, 11g fat (3sat), 416mg sodium, 4g carbs, 12g protein Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1.5 medium-fat meat,0.5g fat
Monday, August 4, 2025
EASY APPLE-PEAR CRISP ll
1/3 cup old fashion oats
2 tbsp whole-wheat or almond flour1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 large pear, peeled and sliced
Sunday, August 3, 2025
SPICY BEAN SALSA
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped purple onion
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 bottle (8-oz) Italian salad dressing
Tortilla chips for dipping, optional
chopped jalapeno peppers, optional*
In a large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except the chips. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
*Jalapeño peppers are hot so do not use unless you want the added heat. If using, handle with gloves; do not touch eyes or face while working with jalapeños!