For people who have been diagnosed with diabetes, entertaining and cooking for special occasions may seem like a daunting task. How can you host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, for example,
without sabatoging your diet - or serving your guests boring, tasteless food? In this book, a panel of top diabetes experts comes to the rescue, with great-tasting gourmet recipes and
diabetes-friendly menu ideas for holidays and special occasions. The book includes 130 delicious, healthy recipes, including appetizers and drinks, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and
wraps, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Interspersed throughout the recipes are menus for year-round entertaining, from a casual Father's Day barbecue to a romantic Valentine's Day
dinner. "The Health Connection" sidebars will feature nutrition and health tips from the book's medical advisory board. In addition, the book's appendices will contain useful information
on alcohol guidelines, sugar servings, and the carbohydrate counting method of meal planning. With practical advice, great-tasting recipes, and festive menus, this book proves that it is
possible to live with diabetes and still enjoy great food and fabulous celebrations all year long.
