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St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. Try this Irish Beef Stew recipe provided by our Diabetes Center of Excellence.

Irish Beef Stew Ingredients

• 1¼ pounds of top round beef cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 c. of low-fat, low-sodium beef broth
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks...

Could this be an alternative to Taco Tuesday? Give our taco boat a try while spaghetti squash is in season.

Your family can't resist this Mandarin Stir-Fry Beef recipe. Crispy veggies go nicely with tender beef and tangerines. You could also replace the beef with chicken, and throw in other veggies you have in your fridge.

Getting ready for Cinco de Mayo? Shred the Lime Thyme Chicken to use in quesadillas, tacos or on top of a southwestern salad.

Nearly 1 in 5 American children is at increased risk for serious health problems because of obesity. To help your kids maintain a healthy weight, keep them active, and try some new low-calorie, kid-friendly recipes, like this lower-fat version of a true classic kids love.

Feel free to add less pasta and more kale to make this more carb friendly. 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. whole wheat or whole grain pasta
• 1 c. baby portabella mushrooms, chopped
• ½ c. sundried tomatoes
• 1 ½ c. kale
• 2 links lean turkey or chicken sausage
• 1 T whole...

Jollof rice is a popular dish in West African countries. Enjoy with your favorite mixed vegetables or with meat. (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 17 oz. beef, chicken, lamb, or mixed vegetables
• ¼ c. vegetable oil
• 4 large onions
• 6 large tomatoes, blended
• 6 cloves garlic, pressed
• 6 ¼ c. water or...

This nourishing, Spanish rice dish is lower in fat and includes chicken, turkey sausage, and clams. 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 oz. deli-fresh, smoked turkey sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 t olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 red bell...

This gluten-free friendly swordfish dish is great for citrus lovers!

Craving bold flavor? This spicy Asian veggie pasta delivers heat, crisp veggies, and a quick, satisfying meal. Read the post for the full recipe.