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Diabetes-friendly recipes the whole family will eat

Diabetes-friendly cooking pairs carbohydrates with fibre, protein and healthy fats, and keeps added sugar low. These are everyday family meals built that way.

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What Gluten watches for: added sugar, sweet sauces and glazes, juice, and large portions of refined carbs.

548 Diabetes recipes

Herb Roasted Chicken and Ginger Root Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner

Herb Roasted Chicken and Ginger Root Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner

Juicy chicken thighs and tender sweet potatoes roast together on one pan with fragrant herbs and ginger for a simple cleanup.

Kids’ plate: Sweet Potato & Chicken Power

45 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Asparagus

A simple and flavorful salmon fillet roasted alongside crunchy asparagus and sweet cherry tomatoes, brightened with lemon and fresh dill.

35 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Lemon-Herb Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan

Lemon-Herb Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan

Tender salmon baked alongside crisp asparagus, brightened with lemon and fragrant herbs. A simple weeknight favorite.

30 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Gluten-Free Herb Chicken Skillet

Gluten-Free Herb Chicken Skillet

Tender chicken pieces tossed with sweet peppers and zucchini in a savory ginger-garlic tamari glaze.

30 minServes 1Celiac · PCOS · Anti-inflammatory
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Black Beans and Spinach

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Black Beans and Spinach

A crispy-skinned baked sweet potato split over a cumin-spiked black bean and spinach filling.

30 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · GERD
Beef Tacos with Avocado Mash and Corn Tortillas

Beef Tacos with Avocado Mash and Corn Tortillas

Juicy skillet beef in warm corn tortillas with creamy avocado mash instead of salsa.

25 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Chicken and Zucchini Socca Pizza

Chicken and Zucchini Socca Pizza

A golden chickpea-flour crust topped with garlicky seared chicken, zucchini and basil.

35 minServes 1Dairy-free · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Poached Cod over White Bean and Chard Ragout

Poached Cod over White Bean and Chard Ragout

Cod gently poached right in a brothy white bean ragout with soft chard and sweet leeks.

35 minServes 2Heart health · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Herbed Turkey Meatballs with Dill Barley and Mushrooms

Herbed Turkey Meatballs with Dill Barley and Mushrooms

Tender baked turkey meatballs over herbed barley, with buttery mushrooms and sweet peas, finished with a cool yogurt drizzle.

45 minServes 2Heart health · PCOS · Anti-inflammatory
Herb-Roasted Chicken with Fennel Rice

Herb-Roasted Chicken with Fennel Rice

Oven-roasted chicken with caramelised fennel and sweet peppers over herbed brown rice.

40 minServes 2Heart health · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Pan-Seared Trout with Lemony Spinach Rice

Pan-Seared Trout with Lemony Spinach Rice

Crispy-skinned trout on garlicky leek rice with wilted spinach and a squeeze of lemon.

40 minServes 2Heart health · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Golden Seared Scallops with Quinoa and Snap Peas

Golden Seared Scallops with Quinoa and Snap Peas

Sweet scallops with a golden crust over fluffy quinoa, crisp-tender bok choy and snap peas, brightened with lemon and basil.

30 minServes 2Heart health · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Lemon-Dill Baked Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables

Lemon-Dill Baked Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables

Tender baked shrimp with lemon zest and dill, roasted asparagus and carrots over herbed quinoa.

40 minServes 2Heart health · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Dill and Lemon Zest

Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Dill and Lemon Zest

Flaky cod baked with green beans and zucchini, finished with fresh dill and a touch of lemon zest, over brown rice.

45 minServes 2Heart health · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots, Celery and Steamed Broccoli

Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots, Celery and Steamed Broccoli

Chicken thighs browned then braised with carrots, celery and thyme until fall-off-the-bone, with steamed broccoli in garlic-infused oil.

45 minServes 3Celiac · AIP · Hashimoto's
Rosemary Lamb Chops with Roasted Zucchini and Wilted Spinach

Rosemary Lamb Chops with Roasted Zucchini and Wilted Spinach

Pan-seared lamb loin chops crusted with rosemary, roasted zucchini half-moons and garlicky wilted spinach with lemon zest.

40 minServes 3Celiac · AIP · Hashimoto's
Pan-Seared Salmon with Chive-Lemon Drizzle, Roasted Carrots and Wilted Chard

Pan-Seared Salmon with Chive-Lemon Drizzle, Roasted Carrots and Wilted Chard

Crispy-skinned salmon on a bed of silky chard, with sweet roasted carrot coins and a bright chive-lemon drizzle.

40 minServes 3Celiac · AIP · Hashimoto's
Crispy-Edged Baked Fish Tacos with Avocado

Crispy-Edged Baked Fish Tacos with Avocado

Flaky cumin-dusted cod on warm corn tortillas with lime slaw and mashed avocado, built at the table.

30 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Sweet Potato and Spinach Frittata

Sweet Potato and Spinach Frittata

A golden baked egg wedge with caramel-edged sweet potato and wilted spinach, sliced at the table with avocado.

40 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Skillet Eggs with White Beans, Wilted Spinach and Tomatoes

Skillet Eggs with White Beans, Wilted Spinach and Tomatoes

Eggs poached in a skillet of creamy white beans, spinach and slumped tomatoes.

30 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Sheet-Pan Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Chops with Lemony Quinoa and Roasted Carrots

Sheet-Pan Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Chops with Lemony Quinoa and Roasted Carrots

Rosemary-garlic lamb chops roasted with sweet carrots and served over lemony quinoa.

40 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Skillet Chicken Fajita Lettuce Cups

Skillet Chicken Fajita Lettuce Cups

Golden lime chicken and sweet peppers spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups.

30 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Lemon-Oregano Chicken Thighs with Lemony Chicken Quinoa

Lemon-Oregano Chicken Thighs with Lemony Chicken Quinoa

Juicy roasted chicken thighs over lemony parsley quinoa, with caramelized zucchini and onion from the same sheet pan.

40 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Seared Pork Chops with Apples and Cauliflower Mash

Seared Pork Chops with Apples and Cauliflower Mash

Golden pork chops with sweet pan apples and creamy cauliflower mash — a cozy skillet dinner.

40 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Turkey and Sweet Potato Tacos

Turkey and Sweet Potato Tacos

Mild spiced turkey with roasted sweet potato in warm corn tortillas, topped with creamy avocado and crunchy cabbage.

35 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Charred Corn and Brown Rice

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Charred Corn and Brown Rice

Skillet shrimp seared with garlic and lemon, sweet charred corn and spinach over fluffy brown rice.

35 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Caper Butter, Brown Rice and Blistered Snap Peas

Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Caper Butter, Brown Rice and Blistered Snap Peas

Golden cod with a bright lemon-caper butter, nutty brown rice and sweet snap peas quickly blistered in the same pan.

40 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Pork Medallions with Apple Pan Sauce and Roasted Cauliflower

Pork Medallions with Apple Pan Sauce and Roasted Cauliflower

Golden pork coins with a garlicky apple pan sauce, alongside caramelised roasted cauliflower — fork-friendly and on the table in 35 minutes.

35 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Skillet Lemon-Herb Chicken with Green Beans and Quinoa

Skillet Lemon-Herb Chicken with Green Beans and Quinoa

Golden chicken thighs seared with garlic and lemon zest, served over fluffy quinoa with tender green beans.

40 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Sheet-Pan Salmon with Lemon-Dill Rice and Crispy Broccoli

Sheet-Pan Salmon with Lemon-Dill Rice and Crispy Broccoli

Roasted salmon with garlicky broccoli and lemon-dill brown rice, all from one sheet pan and one pot.

35 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Turkey Meatballs in Nomato Sauce over Zucchini Noodles

Turkey Meatballs in Nomato Sauce over Zucchini Noodles

Golden baked turkey meatballs in a silky beet and carrot sauce, twirled with garlicky zucchini noodles.

40 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Rice and Roasted Asparagus

Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Rice and Roasted Asparagus

Golden cod fillets over lemony herb rice with crisp-tender roasted asparagus — bright, fresh, and ready in half an hour.

30 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Skillet Turkey Tacos with Charred Broccoli and Corn Tortillas

Skillet Turkey Tacos with Charred Broccoli and Corn Tortillas

Juicy ground turkey simmered with cumin and lime, charred broccoli florets, and warm corn tortillas for building and dipping.

30 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Avocado-Lime Slaw

Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Avocado-Lime Slaw

Skillet shrimp with garlic, cumin and lime piled into warm corn tortillas with crunchy slaw.

25 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Dill-Roasted Salmon with Broccoli and Carrots

Dill-Roasted Salmon with Broccoli and Carrots

Flaky dill salmon shares a tray with tender, caramel-edged broccoli and carrots for a fresh, simple dinner.

Kids’ plate: Salmon garden plates

35 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Shepherd's Pie with Silky Sweet Potato Mash

Shepherd's Pie with Silky Sweet Potato Mash

Savoury beef and vegetables under a golden mash of sweet potatoes, baked until the fork marks crisp at the edges.

Kids’ plate: Mash mountain bowls

45 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Oregano Chicken Strips with Avocado-Cucumber Dip and Roasted Vegetables

Oregano Chicken Strips with Avocado-Cucumber Dip and Roasted Vegetables

Lemony oven-baked chicken strips with sweet roasted carrots, zucchini batons and a creamy mashed avocado dip.

Kids’ plate: Chicken dunkers with rainbow veggies

40 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Loaded Sweet Potato Boats with Butter Beans, Spinach and Cheddar

Loaded Sweet Potato Boats with Butter Beans, Spinach and Cheddar

Split roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with garlicky butter beans and wilted spinach, melting cheddar on top, sweet corn alongside.

Kids’ plate: Sweet potato boats

45 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Braised Cabbage

Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Braised Cabbage

Seared pork chops simmered with sweet apples, soft onions and rosemary-scented slumped cabbage.

35 minServes 1Celiac · AIP · Hashimoto's
One-Pan Lemon Chicken with Quinoa and Carrots

One-Pan Lemon Chicken with Quinoa and Carrots

Golden chicken thighs baked over lemony quinoa with sweet roasted carrots and wilted kale.

40 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Roasted Cod with Smoky Butternut Squash

Roasted Cod with Smoky Butternut Squash

Caramelised spiced squash and flaky roasted cod on one sheet pan, brightened with orange zest over wilted spinach.

35 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Skillet Chicken with Burst Tomatoes and Green Beans

Skillet Chicken with Burst Tomatoes and Green Beans

Golden chicken thighs braised with garlicky green beans and sweet burst tomatoes, finished with lemon and basil.

30 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Skillet Beef Patties in Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Potato Mash and Wilted Arugula

Skillet Beef Patties in Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Potato Mash and Wilted Arugula

Juicy herbed beef patties you wrap in crisp lettuce, with silky sweet potato mash and warm wilted arugula.

35 minServes 3Celiac · AIP · Hashimoto's
Crispy Coconut Chicken Bites with Avocado-Lime Dip and Carrot Sticks

Crispy Coconut Chicken Bites with Avocado-Lime Dip and Carrot Sticks

Crunchy coconut-crusted chicken bites with a cool avocado dip and crunchy carrots for dunking.

35 minServes 3Celiac · AIP · Hashimoto's
Pan-Roasted Halibut with Lemon-Herb Sauce and Sautéed Zucchini

Pan-Roasted Halibut with Lemon-Herb Sauce and Sautéed Zucchini

Golden halibut fillets with a bright parsley-basil sauce and zucchini browned in the same pan.

30 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-FODMAP
Beef and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs

Beef and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs

Crispy-edged sweet potato hash with browned beef, zucchini and a fried egg on top.

35 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Sheet-Pan Herb Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato and Green Beans

Sheet-Pan Herb Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato and Green Beans

Juicy chicken thighs roast beside caramelised sweet potato wedges and blistered green beans.

40 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Cauliflower Mash

Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Cauliflower Mash

Golden cod over a silky lemony cauliflower mash with garlicky wilted spinach underneath.

35 minServes 1Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS

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