Designed for One: Diabetes Friendly Single-Serving Cookbook + FREE Recipes!

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SHORT BIO: Nancy S. Hughes is a bestselling author and leading food consultant. She has written 19 nationally-published cookbooks as well as developed recipes for 58 additional cookbooks with over 7,500 published recipes to her credit. Nancy has been honored to work with clients across the United States and Canada. She works with major corporations, health-focused organizations, magazines, and web-based clients including: American Heart Association, Cooking Light, Better Homes and Gardens, Betty Crocker, Del Monte Foods, Canola Council, National Processed Raspberry Council, Rice Federation, eMeals, and Nestlé.

What sparked the idea of a single serving cookbook?

It dawned on me when I was walking up and down the bookstore aisles that there wasn’t much out there for single people with diabetes. People, especially those with diabetes, really need to have healthy meals, balanced meals…but affordable and not a lot of leftovers!!

Everyone loves ways to shave time off when preparing a meal, what are some of your favorite tips?
Did you know you can freeze leftover rice? Freeze in 1/2-cup portions in small, resealable baggies to have on hand…great for portion control, too.
Spritz a measuring spoon. When measuring something sticky, like peanut butter or honey, lightly coat the measuring spoon first with cooking spray. This prevents the ingredient from sticking to the spoon and allows it to be released/pour easily, too.
Always pull you ingredients first, then prep them before you start the recipe. The recipe will run smoother, faster and with best results

What do you say to people who are hesitant about eating healthier?

Try it! They’ll begin to see how great it tastes, how flavorful it is and will find themselves becoming more creative and adventuresome! What can they do? Start simple. Choose a few recipes that contain ingredients that are familiar to them and once they start, they’ll begin to branch out and discover new seasonings, new flavors…it’s fun!

What are some of your recipes you believe readers will really gravitate towards as new favorites?

Well, to start…the Frozen Banana-Pecan Sandwiches (you’ll want to keep those on hand!) Then the Red Pepper-Mushroom Skillet Pizza is a must…skillet, yes, in a skillet and it’s great for the weekend with a good movie! And I have to include, the No Stir Skillet Corn…the less you stir, the richer in flavor it gets…easy, right?