Did you know that November is National Diabetes Month? If you’re a fan of Tex-Mex cuisine (one of my favorite comfort food genres!), but want to find a way to make it healthier, you’re gonna love this new cookbook! (Be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of this post!)
Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking
By Kelley Cleary Coffeen
Genre: Food/Cooking
Pages: 216
There are so many conditions and diseases that can be prevented from diet/lifestyle alone, so whenever I can, I like to start there. As such, I do a lottt of counseling with my patients on lifestyle and dietary modifications.
The first two chapters (Lifestyle Trends for Diabetes + Tex-Mex Flavor Essentials) cover simple healthy changes you can make to your life! It also discusses different types of chiles, herbs, spices, and other ingredients + tips for cooking to make em’ more diabetes-friendly.
The recipes in are divided into the following chapters:
Cocktails and More
I can’t drink alcohol, but I would happily dive into non-alcoholic versions of these! They sound so good! I’ve tried making my own agua fresca and Mexican hot chocolate in the past, but this also includes recipes for Tequila Sunrises, Frozen Margaritas, Micheladas, Margarita Martinis…
Bites and Starters
Learn to make your own tortilla or pita chips, Savory Mini Tostadas, Chile Bruschetta, Black Bean Layered Spread, Quesadillas de Fresco, Charred Corn and Avocado Toss, Tres Quesos Street Nachos…
Salsas and More
Pico de Gallo, Mexican White Sauce, Classic Queso Sauce, Jicama Salsa, Red Enchilada Sauce, Chile Cream Sauce…
Tortillas and Breads
Fresh Whole-Grain Flour Tortillas, Corn Tortillas, Light Sopapillas…
Breakfast Favorites
I’ve made Huevos Rancheros and Breakfast Steak Tacos before, but there are lots of other options, like Chilaquiles with Eggs, Pan Huevos with Avocado, Tex-Mex Breakfast Tacos, Mexican Bread Pudding with Fresh Berries, Whole-Wheat Morning Toast with Cajeta and Coconut…
Soups and Stews
Green Chile Corn Chowder, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Albondigas, Tex-Mex Chile con Carne…
Tostadas, Tacos, Tamales, Burritos, Enchiladas, and More
Roasted Sweet Potato Tostadas, Seared Sirloin Tacos with Guacamole, Speedy Roasted Chicken Soft Tacos, Poblano and Potato Tacos with Chile Cream Sauce, South Texas Fish Tacos, Bean and Rice Flautas, Spinach Asparagus Tamales, Machaca Burritos, Stacked Saucy Enchiladas with Fresh Greens, Torta de Fresco…
Savory Sides
Green Chile Rice, Zucchini and Corn Medley (Calabacitas), Refried Beans, Fresh-Mex Greens with Chipotle Honey Sauce, Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime…
Little Sweets
Quick Churros with Coconut Sauce, Mini Flan Cheesecakes, Mini Apple Chimichangas, Crispy Ice Cream Scoops with Cajeta Sauce, Saucy Pralines…
There are over 140 recipes in this cookbook! Each recipe includes a short intro, the ingredient list, instructions, tips/substitutions, serving size, prep/cook time, and nutrition facts (e.g. calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, carbohydrate, fiber, sugar, protein)! There are (thankfully) photos in this cookbook and while there isn’t one for every single recipe, all the ones that are included look amazing! <3
- Are you a fan of Tex-Mex? What would you most want to try from what I mentioned in Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking?
- What’s your favorite dish?
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I don’t know much about Tex Mex cooking. I was watching Ree Drummond on Good Food channel and she was cooking quaesdillas, I made a mess in my attempt. I love watching cooking programmes, recipe books have a lsit of ingredients so long but on tv it looks simpler. I am put off by long lists! Mexican hot chocolate…. mmmm haven’t tried that.
I love watching cooking shows too! (They make me so hungry though, haha.) I like recipes that don’t require a whole bajillion ingredients either. :]
I’m gonna have to make that Mexican hot chocolate soon! It’d be perfect for this cold weather we’ve been having!
I just got this cookbook and we must think alike because I bookmarked the tamales and the breakfast breadpudding to make first!
Ooo, let me know how they go! I’ve been meaning to make tamales for ages so this may finally inspire me to do it! :P
Looks like a great cookbook. I don’t have diabetes, but it runs in my family so I definitely am trying to do better these days to avoid that!
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I have no idea what my blood sugar is but sometimes I feel like with the way I’ve been eating, there’s no way it could be in good control right now! :[
I love Te Mex foods and they can definitely be prepared in a healthy way. This cook book looks great!
Agreed! I’m glad it can be, because there are so many tasty options in the Tex-Mex world! *-*
I love TexMex but have never cooked anything. Thanks for the share.
I know a few people with diabetes.
I’ll have to try out a few recipes and share em’ sometime! :]
Sounds like such a great resource, would love to check it out!
I forgot to mention I’m actually running a giveaway for it, so feel free to enter! :P!
Wow! Looks like a great cookbook for sure. I did not know that November was National Diabetes Month. What a great way to encourage others in cooking healthier for it.
Everything looked so good; I don’t know where to start, haha. *-*
I love this!! We make homemade tamales often, I’m so intrigued by the Spinach Asparagus Tamales :) Sounds delish!!
Ooo, that’s awesome! I’ve never made tamales but I’ve been meaning to try for ages!
I love Tex Mex EVERYTHING!! Sounds like a great cookbook with all kinds of awesome recipes…even for non-diabetic peeps ;-)
haha, agreed! No reason not to eat healthier — that’s what preventive health is all about! :]
Mmm those recipes look super good and you can’t go wrong with Tex Mex food!
Agreed! :D!
I love Mexican food in all forms. And we eat it often.
Same–it’s so good! :]
I love love love Tex Mex. That chile bruschetta sounds pretty interesting, and I will basically eat anything if it comes in taco form.
haha, I’m definitely with you there! Tacos are so good! :]
We love Tex-Mex food and would love to have healthier recipes. The Tex Mex bead pudding sounds intriguing!
I’m gonna have to try making that so I can share! ;]!
I love Tex-Mex food! This is such a great idea to make a cookbook specifically for diabetics. These recipes all sound fabulous…I hope I win!!
Best of luck to you! :]!! Thanks for entering!
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It all looks so good – i just can’t pick one recipe that I want to try, lol
Same here! I’m not sure where I should start!! :P
I received the cookbook today – thanks!
Yay! I’m glad you got it! Thanks for letting me know! :]
I never gave importance to a proper diet until my mom got diabetes. Thanks for this review! I love mexican cuisine, make it diabetes-friendly, its perfect!
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Anytime! Hope you like it!
Recipes look delicious and healthy. I will surely try these recipes at home. Thanks a lot.