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do you like soups, stews, casserole dishes or all of the above. 

All of the above every little bit helps

I HAVE AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.  THERE ARE PATIENTS IN THE FACILITY THAT HAVE DIABETES AND SOME OF THEM HAVE RESTRICTED DIETS OF NO/LOW SALT.  ARE THERE ANY RECIPIES TO CATAGORIZE IN THESE AREAS?

muneal,

If you go above to the search site  and type in "low salt recipes" there are 1029 low salt recipe's listed.

 I know there are certain spice's that can be mixed to take the place of salt and I think I just typed in " spice salt substitute".  You might try that also.

Leila

In regard's to the spice salt substitute I got it from just going on line not in the BC site.  BC still give's  you some great advice if you type that in their site also.

Leila

Hello !!

  I, too, am looking for recipes for diabetics.  Especially dessert items, since they usually have lots of sugar.  Appreciate any

recipes you can share.  Thanks !!

Here is a dessert for you,

Pumpkin Pie Custard

• 2 cups canned pumpkin


• 1 can (12 oz) fat-free evaporated milk


• 8 egg whites


• 1/2 cup fat-free milk


• 3/4 cup sugar


• 1 tsp graound cinnamon


• 1/2 tsp ground ginger


• 1/4 tsp salt


• 1/4 tsp ground cloves


• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg


• Fat-free whipped topping, optional

In a large mixing bowl, beat pumpkin, evaporated milk, egg whites and fat-free milk until smooth.  Add sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cloves and nutmeg; mix well

Spoon into custard cups coated wiwth nonstick cooking spray.  Place in a 15 x 10 x 2-in baking pan. 

Bake at 350* 40-45 min or until knife insertd near the center comes out clean. cool.  Refrigerate until serving.  Garnish with whip topping.

10 servings   ( Serving's are calulated with out whipped topping)

Diabetic exchange:  1-1/2 starch each

Enjoy

Leila

Hello Toots

Romano Chicken Supreme

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves. (5 0z each)


• 1/4 tsp salt  (you can leave out)


• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped


• 1 tbl lemon juice


• 2 garlic cloves, minced


• 1 tsp dried basil


• 3 tbl butter


• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth


• 2 tbl orange juice


• 1 cup soft bread crumbs


• 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

In a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides over medium heat. Transfer to a 9 x 13 baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.

In the same skillet, saute muchrooms, lemon juice, garlic and basil in butter.  Stir in broth and orange juice:  bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 min. or until heated through; Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with crumbs and cheese.

Bake uncovered at 400*  20-25 min or until lightly browned and the chicken juices run clear.

6 serving's

Diabetic exchanges: 4-1/2 very lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 starch

Enjoy

Leila

Coolwhip Free has only 5 mg of sodium and is great for parfaits and if you find or have a low sodium biscuit recipe or can find one you can make a wonderful strawberry shortcake with strawberries, artificial sweetner, Cool Whip Free and the biscuit.

Rice pudding made with cooked rice, rasins, cinnamon and Cool Whip Free.

Make homemade vanilla sugar free cookies and omit the salt. Get sugar free vanilla or french vanilla pudding.  Line a dish with the cookies on the bottom and up the side one layer.  Slice a banana into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.  Make the pudding according to the directions on the box.  Add the banana slices in the pudding.  Fill the dish to the top of the first layer of cookies then add a second layer and put remaining amount of pudding into the bowl. Serve.

Unfortunatly there is some salt in the pudding. I don't think with the other items being salt free that you will be getting much salt over all. The only alternative to this is to make your own homemade pudding and omit the salt. 

If you do have a recipe for homemade vanilla pudding keep it handy and change the flavor by substituting other flavors.  The only one that will have to be a different recipe is the chocolate pudding.  These puddings and sugar free jello come in handy for parfaits and even cream pies in a salt free homemade crust.  You can even make make meringue with sugar substitute and a small amount of cream of tarter for lemon pie or crushed fresh fruit toppings for meringues baked and used like a cookie. The toppings go on after baking.

Well there are a few ideas for deserts that you can make at home and low cost. Hope I have helped and you enjoy.

Thank you so much for the info, my husband and I love this cake, but, now we can enjoy and not feel guilty.   Cathy

Try searching 'diabetes' on BettyCrocker.com and you'll find some delicious recipes. Each recipe has the sodium calculation for your review. Happy cooking.

http://www.bettycrocker.com/search/searchresults.aspx?terms=diabetes

If you haven't checked it out yet... here are plenty of Diabetic-friendly cookbooks!

http://www.bettycrockerstore.com/c-2740+2740%204294957493-diabetic-Cookbooks.aspx?Ntt%3ddiabetic%26Ntx%3dmode+matchall%26Nty%3d1%26Ntk%3dAll

Sincerely, Cate