6 cups pared, cored and cubed Pears, any variety
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Touch of nutmeg

(Microwave Method) Combine all ingredients in 2-quart microwave-safe measure or bowl. Cover and microwave on high (100%) 6 minutes. Stir pear mixture; rotate dish one-quarter turn and microwave at high 6 to 8 minutes longer or until tender. Puree in blender or food processor. (Conventional Method) Increase water to 1/2-cup with ingredients above; bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are tender. Puree pears as above.

Fruit: 2
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

6 ripe pluots, halved and pitted
6 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
6 ripe nectarines, halved and pitted
2 lemons, juiced
1 tsp cayenne pepper
mint sprigs (optional)

Cut each half of fruit into thirds. Place fruit in medium bowl, add lemon juice and cayenne pepper; mix well. Marinate fruit for 1 hour. On a skewer, alternate fruit wedges; chill. Garnish with mint sprig, if desired.

Fruit: 1
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

2 pounds cantaloupe, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3/4 cup sparkling apple juice
1 cup raspberries
Mint sprigs

Purée cantaloupe with lemon juice in a blender until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in juice, season with salt. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with mint sprigs and fresh raspberries. Serve immediately.

Fruit: 2
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

4 ears fresh corn with silks and husks
1 fresh lime or lemon, cut into wedges
salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Leaving on husks and silks, soak corn for 30 minutes in enough water to cover. Remove corn from water and pull the husks away from the top of the cobs to drain any excess water. Remove corn silk. Pull husks back up to cover corn. Arrange corn on grill over hot coals and close lid of grill. Cook 25–30 minutes, turning frequently, until corn is tender. If husks are too hot to handle, let them cool before removing them. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over corn. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, or chili powder.
Quick and Easy Fresh Corn from the Microwave Oven Pull down husks while leaving them attached at ends of corn. Remove corn silk. Rinse. Pull husks back up to cover corn tightly. Microwave the ear for 3 minutes on high power. Pierce a kernel with fork to determine doneness. Re-secure husks and turn ear over if more cooking time is required. Cooking multiple ears of corn at the same time will require a longer cooking time. For husked corn, wrap ears in paper towel or microwave wrap and microwave until done.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 0
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 2
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

2/3 cup pitted dates
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ginger root, minced or substitute 1 tsp ground ginger
1-1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp flour
2 (14 oz) cans low sodium chicken broth
2-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch black pepper
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Chop dates and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, sauté onions, celery, garlic, and ginger in oil over medium heat for 3–4 minutes or until translucent. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Return to heat and cook for 1–2 minutes, then whisk in chicken broth. Stir in carrots, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in dates and simmer another 5–10 minutes, or until carrots are soft. Remove from heat and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour back into pan. Stir in lemon juice and return to cook top until thoroughly heated. Spoon into bowls and garnish with a spoonful of yogurt.

Fruit: 1
Vegetables: 2
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 1
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

** Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. This site rounds exchanges up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.