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Diabetes Quick Fix: Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Quinoa with Coconut and Spinach

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Bring a taste of Jamaica to your kitchen. Jerking is an ancient Jamaican method for preserving and cooking meat. The meat is marinated and slowly cooked over allspice wood. This recipe uses a dry-rub marinade to create the flavors of jerk cooking without spending hours cooking on a barbecue.

Use the jerk seasoning recipe here or buy one at the ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Bronzed Tilapia with Rice and Spinach Pilaf

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The coat of this bronzed tilapia is golden and caramelized from the cooking method. The secret to bronzing is to keep the skillet at a medium temperature. The tilapia should take 4 to 5 minutes to cook. Bring the fish to room temperature before cooking. This creates more even cooking.

The Spinach Rice Pilaf recipe is easy to make and takes ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Southwestern Chicken Burgers with Tortilla Salad

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Spicy tomato salsa gives these light, juicy chicken burgers a hint of the Southwest.

Look for ground chicken made from chicken breast meat only. If it says ground chicken, then skin, fat and dark meat may have been added.

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Be sure to drain the salsa to keep the hamburgers from being too wet to retain their shape.

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Linguine and Green Beans

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Fresh rosemary and garlic coat this pork tenderloin as it roasts in the oven. The oven does the work while you make the linguine and green beans.

Frozen green beans are used in the linguine dish. Frozen vegetables can be a good choice when they are picked at their peak and immediately frozen. Keep some on hand for other meals.

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Horseradish Encrusted Chicken with Garlic Sweet Potatoes and Snap Peas

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Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise gives a zip to these boneless, skinless chicken thighs while the panko breadcrumbs form a golden crust.

Panko breadcrumbs are a Japanese variety of breadcrumbs and are made from bread that has been baked or toasted giving them a firm texture.

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