Test Kitchen - Mr. Food Test Kitchen Guilt-Free Weeknight Favorites

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Mr. Food Test Kitchen team: Chief Food Officer, Howard Rosenthal; Editor, Jodi Flayman; Test Kitchen Director, Patty Rosenthal; Photography, Kelly Rusin; Post Production, Hal Silverman of Hal Silverman Studio; Cover and Page Design, Rachel Johnson.

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DOI: 10.2337/9781580405560

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Mr. Food Test Kitchens guilt-free weeknight favorites / Mr. Food Test Kitchen.First edition.
pages cm
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-58040-556-0 (alk. paper)
1. DiabetesDiet therapyRecipes. I. Mr. Food Test Kitchen (Organization) II. American Diabetes Association. III. Title. IV. Title: Guilt-free weeknight favorites.
RC662.M73 2015
641.5'6314dc23
2014042390
eISBN: 978-1-58040-624-6

Contents

It may not seem like it, but being a professional race car driver requires being in peak physical condition. And because I have type 1 diabetes, I need to go further than others. This means taking care of me and my diabetes. This means that I have to eat well to manage my diabetes.

There isnt a large selection of healthy foods trackside at most races. So I have learned to be prepared with healthy, nutritious foods at my racing events. But not everyone has a pit crew to provide that kind of support. Thats why Im really glad to see that the American Diabetes Association and the Mr. Food Test Kitchen have teamed up to bring good-tasting, healthy, and nutritious meals to people with diabetes.

Mr. Food Test Kitchens Guilt-Free Weeknight Favorites takes it all a step further by showing us how to make quick and easy weeknight meals. With my busy schedule and constant traveling to races, I need to know how to make a quick, healthy weeknight meal when my time is at a premium. So I love that I can have some Veggie-Stuffed Pork Chops or Beefy Enchiladas for dinner in less than an hour. And its even better knowing that the recipe has been tested and ensured to meet the American Diabetes Associations nutrition guidelines. That guarantee gives me the same sense of security as wearing a safety belt.

I was 17 years old when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and it nearly destroyed my career. I had been racing since I was 4 years old and was living my childhood dream. Now I was being told that I would never race again. But rather than listening to the negativity surrounding me, I decided to pursue my dream no matter what, and that began with finding a new doctor for my diabetes.

Now, I race with a continuous glucose monitor attached to my dashboard. My pit crew is trained to recognize the signs of a medical issue. Theres even a target on the leg of my race suit, so the extra man over the wall knows where to give me an injection if its needed. Having diabetes meant that I had to change my life, but it never meant that I had to give up!

Nothing could be more rewarding than being part of a team that strives to make a difference in the lives of others. And like any other big project, developing this cookbook required the dedication and talent of such a teamthe staff of the Mr. Food Test Kitchen. So, once again, its time to recognize all who were committed to creating such an amazing cookbook.

Guilt-Free Weeknight Favorites wouldnt have happened without the watchful eye, organization, and dedication of Jodi Flaymanthank you, as always, for doing us proud. And once again, our deepest thanks go to Patty Rosenthal, who put her heart and soul into every recipe, making sure each one met the strict criteria of both the Mr. Food Test Kitchen and the American Diabetes Association. You are awesome. And every day, as our Test Kitchen Team cooked up a storm, Dave DiCarlo was there to make sure that our kitchen was always kept in tip-top shape.

Once the recipes passed our triple-tested inspection, it was time for the talented Kelly Rusin to capture each one with her camera and make everything look, as she would say, quite tasty. We were also fortunate to have the very talented Hal Silverman do his magic during postproduction, so that every image is even more mouthwatering.

When it came to crafting the right words so every recipe is super easy to understand and then proofread them over and over, no one was better than Carol Ginsburg. We thank you. A special thanks also goes to Amy Magro, who helped keep everything running smoothly; Jaime Gross, who was always magically there when we needed her; and Merly Mesa, for keeping us connected with all of you online.

A big thank you goes to Howard Rosenthal, our Chief Food Officer, who not only wears many hats, but also ensures we all carry on the Mr. Food legacy just as Art Ginsburg, our founder, would have wanted. And where would we be without our CEO, Steve Ginsburg, who keeps the company focused as it continues to grow beyond his fathers vision? Of course, wed like to recognize the assistance of our friends at the American Diabetes Association: Abe Ogden, Director, Book Publishing; Greg Guthrie, Managing Editor; and all the talented folks who made sure that all of our recipes complied with their strict standards.