Hello.
I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
simpler the better. Help! Thanks!
-Newsgirl

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"Newsgirl" > wrote:

> Hello.
> I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
> and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
> finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
> simpler the better. Help! Thanks!
> -Newsgirl

Depends on what she eats. There isn't one diabetic diet. She may
low-carb or maybe she injects insulin and eats what she wants or maybe
something in between.

Have you asked her?

Priscilla, type 2

You'll need to ask her what type of food plan she follows.

It may be lowered carb... or lowered fat... or both ; )

Here are some ideas that should accomodate either/or.

Cold shrimp.
Crudites - cut up cauliflower, brocolli, green beans. What kind of dip
will depend on which plan she's on.
Almonds
Sugar free jello

Jennifer


Newsgirl wrote:
> Hello.
> I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
> and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
> finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
> simpler the better. Help! Thanks!
> -Newsgirl
>

Thanks for the responses. Much appreciated.

For those who asked ... no I didn't ask her because she's coming along
with another friend. She's not someone I actually know so I won't have
an opportunity to ask. Just wanted to have some things on hand and
you've given me some great suggestions. Thanks!

"Alan Moorman" > wrote in message
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> On 29 Sep 2006 08:04:04 -0700, "Newsgirl" > wrote:
>
>>Hello.
>>I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
>>and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
>>finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
>>simpler the better. Help! Thanks!
>>-Newsgirl
>
> One of my all-time easy ones is to make ripple-cut carrot slices, and
> then sprinkle them with a little onion powder and a little salt.
>
> Very satisfying!
>
> Alan

Take a look at these for some ideas.

http://www.bigoven.com/recipe161177 Crispy Zucchini Coius

http://www.bigoven.com/recipe160205 Texas Caviar

http://www.bigoven.com/recipe160299 Chicken Chutney Wraps

http://www.bigoven.com/recipe161199 Low Carb Fruit Salsa

http://www.bigoven.com/recipe161436 Lightened Deviled Eggs

http://www.bigoven.com/recipe160553 Egg & Shrimp Salad Sandwiches

"Newsgirl" > wrote in message
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> Hello.
> I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
> and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
> finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
> simpler the better. Help! Thanks!

You should probably ask her if she eats such foods. I generally do not eat
snacks aside from my bedtime snack. At parties and such, I usually eat
nothing at all. I might have had a cube or two of cheese (prior to learning
of my dairy allergy), a few plain nuts or some raw veggies. Nothing more.
Some people might eat meat. I don't. Some diabetics will eat anything.

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Try Nachos. get round Tostitos.
place a chunk of chedder or colby cheese on each one.
Top with salsa or jalapeno pepper.
Heat in 350 oven utill cheese melts.
You can get 30 on a sheet.

Newsgirl wrote:

> Hello.
> I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
> and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
> finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
> simpler the better. Help! Thanks!
> -Newsgirl
>

Terrible suggestion for a diabetic snack though. I always like celery
with cream cheese, good olives, some nuts, salami with cheese cubes, and
deviled eggs are always a hit too.

--
Cheri



Glenn wrote in message ...
>Try Nachos. get round Tostitos.
>place a chunk of chedder or colby cheese on each one.
>Top with salsa or jalapeno pepper.
>Heat in 350 oven utill cheese melts.
>You can get 30 on a sheet.
>
>Newsgirl wrote:
>
>> Hello.
>> I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
>> and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
>> finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
>> simpler the better. Help! Thanks!
>> -Newsgirl
>>

Corn chips spike me hard. I can be at a normal level then eat a bag of
chips from a vending machine and in a couple of hours I'll be in the
200's easily up to 250 if I just sit around after eating. (Type II)

I'm guessing that other people have different reactions, but that is
mine. A single serving bag of say Doritos will push me way over the edge.

Glenn wrote:
> Try Nachos. get round Tostitos.
> place a chunk of chedder or colby cheese on each one.
> Top with salsa or jalapeno pepper.
> Heat in 350 oven utill cheese melts.
> You can get 30 on a sheet.
>
> Newsgirl wrote:
>
>> Hello.
>> I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
>> and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
>> finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
>> simpler the better. Help! Thanks!
>> -Newsgirl
>>

On 29 Sep 2006 08:04:04 -0700, "Newsgirl"
> wrote:

>Hello.
>I am having a group of new friends over for a game night next weekend
>and one of them is diabetic. Looking for suggestions for easy-to-make
>finger foods she will be able to eat. I'm not much of a cook so the
>simpler the better. Help! Thanks!
>-Newsgirl

A bit late, but an old favourite of mine.

Make it on the day - it won't keep long in the fridge unless
you add lots of citrus.

My Cheesy Guacamole

1 moderate size ripe avocado.
¼ to 1/2 cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped red capsicum (bell pepper)
1 chopped hot chili pepper (to your taste, or chili flakes)
½ minced clove of garlic
30g chopped cheddar cheese
30g light philadelphia or ricotta or cottage cheese
2 teaspoons grated parmesan
a squeeze of lemon or lime juice
1/2 tsp minced/grated ginger (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

All ingredients are extremely approximate and dependant on
what's in the fridge. The avocado, some cheese and citrus
aren't optional, everything else is.

Peel and seed avocado, mix all ingredients.
Adjust dryness with a little olive or peanut oil if
necessary until a smooth paste is obtained.

If using a food processor, add the solid vegetable
ingredients last and process briefly to retain some texture.

Serve with slices of carrot, celery or similar for dipping.
Low-fat crackers may be OK depending on your carb
requirements.

Carbs, fat etc - not the faintest idea (low, and depends
how much you have and whether you use veges or crackers to
dip). Check your own BG at one and two hours, mine is
usually good after this.



Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1000mg, ezetrol 10mg
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