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Alabama Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea! Alabama’s water! Chef Franklin’s zero-sugar version of this classic drink tastes just like the version packed with sugar.
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Alaska One-Pan Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts
The cold of the Alaskan winter calls for a meal that will warm you up! Check out this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe for an amazing one-pan roasted salmon with a side of Brussels Sprouts.
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Arizona Nopales con Huevos
With a simple swap, Chef Franklin cooks up a Nopales con Huevos (cactus with eggs) dish that’s worthy of the Grand Canyon State.
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Arkansas Chicken & Rice Casserole
Chef Franklin has a type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe for a Chicken and Rice Casserole that’s sure to make Little Rock proud.
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California Avocado Toast
This twist on a West Coast classic will have you California dreaming of your next bite.
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Colorado Grilled Lamb Chops With Grilled Peaches, Mint, & Cheese
Lamb Chops, delicious. Making them type 2 diabetes-friendly? Even more so. Check out this recipe created by Chef Franklin with flavor that will take your taste buds a mile high.
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Connecticut Steamed Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps
Honoring the history of the Steamed Cheeseburger in Connecticut was only right. Check out this recipe created by Chef Franklin that stays true to Meriden while also being type 2 diabetes-friendly.
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Delaware Scrapple
Looking for a healthier breakfast option? Look no further. Chef Franklin’s serving on up a type 2 diabetes-friendly Scrapple!
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Florida Arroz con Pollo
On this special edition of 50 States, 50 Plates, Chef Franklin and his friend Maria (a real person taking Ozempic®) are in The Sunshine State, shedding some light on simple ways to make an Arroz con Pollo (rice with chicken) that stays true to traditional flavors.
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Georgia Peach Cobbler
Satisfy that sweet tooth with Chef Franklin's take on a Peach Cobbler!
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Hawaii Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls
Aloha! These Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls are taking a classic and making it clean, fresh, and type 2 diabetes-friendly. Mahalo Chef Franklin.
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Idaho Scalloped Potato
The words Idaho and potato go hand-in-hand—so Chef Franklin is taking Idaho’s most trusted export and giving it a type 2 diabetes-friendly take with a Scalloped Potato.
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Illinois Deep Dish Pizza
Cheesy, saucy, delicious, AND type 2 diabetes-friendly. Chef Franklin offers up a deep-dish pizza worthy of the Windy City.
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Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Start those culinary engines and then make a pit stop for Chef Franklin’s take on a Pork Tenderloin sandwich.
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Iowa Sloppy Joe
A good Sloppy Joe can take you back to a time where there were no worries—head back to that time with this type 2 diabetes-friendly version brought to you by Chef Franklin.
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Kansas Oven-Smoked Brisket
The Sunflower State is known for its fresh barbecue, but barbecue isn’t known for being type 2 diabetes-friendly—until now. Chef Franklin worked the pit to bring this Oven-Smoked Brisket to the table.
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Kentucky Open-Faced Sandwich
When you sit down to watch the horse races, chances are you’ll want something to eat—why not make a type 2 diabetes-friendly Open-Faced Sandwich? Check out this recipe created by Chef Franklin.
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Louisiana Gumbo
Three things Louisiana can’t live without: Football, Mardi Gras, and Gumbo. For your next potluck or tailgate, Chef Franklin is teaching you how to whip up a type 2 diabetes-friendly gumbo.
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Maine Lobster Rolls
Nothing says Maine like lobster rolls, and now thanks to Chef Franklin, you can have a type 2 diabetes-friendly one.
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Maryland Crab Cakes
Ocean City, the crab cakes are calling—just make sure they’re type 2 diabetes-friendly ones. Chef Franklin has a recipe that you’re sure to love.
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Massachusetts Clam Chowder
Chowder or Chowdah, either way you pronounce it this type 2 diabetes-friendly twist on a Bay City classic will leave you craving another bowl.
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Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad
Join Chef Becker in the Motor City as he assembles a light, refreshing Cherry Chicken Salad.
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Minnesota Wild Rice Pilaf
It’s time to let your tastebuds and imagination run wild with this type 2 diabetes-friendly Wild Rice Pilaf brought to you by Chef Franklin.
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Mississippi Blackened Catfish
Feeling a little Mississippi blue? Let’s get your spirit up with this type 2 diabetes-friendly Blackened Catfish recipe brought to you by Chef Franklin.
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Missouri St. Louis Style Ribs
Big fan of St. Louis style ribs but feel like you can’t have them? Well, we’re opening up the Gateway to type 2 diabetes-friendly style St. Louis Ribs thanks to Chef Franklin.
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Montana Berry Crumb Bars
Montana is full of treasures, including this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe for Berry Crumb Bars discovered by Chef Franklin.
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Nebraska Runza
The Cornhusker State is well known for well, corn. What you might not know is that Runza is considered the unofficial state food. Check out this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe take created by Chef Franklin.
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Nevada Prime Rib & Onion Rings
Prime Rib and Onion Rings? You might be thinking to eat all that is a sin. Go all in and hit the jackpot with this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe dealt out by Chef Franklin!
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New Hampshire Baked Spice Apple Doughnuts
Yes, you read that right. Baked Spice Apple Doughnuts that are type 2 diabetes-friendly. Chef Franklin almost couldn’t believe it either.
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New Jersey Italian Hot Dog
We won’t mess with Jersey—Chef Franklin’s just bringing a type 2 diabetes-friendly attitude to a Jersey staple dish: the Italian hot dog.
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New Mexico Chile Relleno
For the Land of Manana, here’s a type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe on a Chile Relleno that you can make today.
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New York Buffalo Wings
Crown these type 2 diabetes-friendly wings created by Chef Franklin the best in The Empire State.
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North Carolina Shrimp & Grits
This type 2 diabetes-friendly take on Shrimp and Grits from the birthplace of flight is sure to take off at your next dinner.
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North Dakota Fleischkuekle
Stay fueled up on your next journey through the Badlands with this type 2 diabetes-friendly Fleischkuekle (meatball/meatcake) recipe.
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Ohio Corn Dog
Ohio loves its baseball, so next time you’re in the mood for a little seventh-inning stretch, instead of grabbing some peanuts and cracker jacks, reach for this type 2 diabetes-friendly corn dog.
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Oklahoma Sweet Potato Tots
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner—every time is a good time for tots. That’s why Chef Franklin is here with a type 2 diabetes-friendly sweet potato version that you can enjoy any time of the day.
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Oregon Garden Burger
A burger that’s vegetarian, type 2 diabetes-friendly, and delicious. Chef Franklin explored all over for this recipe. (He found it before Lewis and Clark.)
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Pennsylvania Philly Cheesesteak
Chef Franklin is in the City of Brotherly Love giving some type 2 diabetes love to a Philly classic—the cheesesteak.
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Rhode Island Kale Soup
After a busy day of sailing through The Breakers, wind down with Chef Franklin’s type 2 diabetes-friendly Kale Soup.
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South Carolina Low-Country Boil
From Charleston to Myrtle Beach, present this flavorful and type 2 diabetes-friendly Low-Country Boil at your next family gathering.
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South Dakota Chislic (Shish Kebab)
Put this Chislic (shish kebab) dish on your Mount Rushmore of favorite type 2 diabetes-friendly meals thanks to Chef Franklin.
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Tennessee Nashville Hot Chicken
Two-step your way into the kitchen to make this type 2 diabetes-friendly Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich brought to you by Chef Franklin.
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Texas Easy Beef & Bean Chili
There’s one thing that the residents of the Longhorn State are always sure to love: chili. Check out this type 2 diabetes-friendly version created by Chef Franklin.
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Utah Rutabaga Fries
In a state filled with national parks, it’s only right to present the nation’s unofficial side dish of choice: Fries. Now, let’s make it type 2 diabetes-friendly.
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Vermont Chicken Pie
Chicken Pies are meant to be hearty. Now they can be healthy. Get off the slopes and in the kitchen with this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe made by Chef Franklin.
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Virginia Brunswick Stew
Brunswick Stew has been found in Virginia all the way back to 1828. A type 2 diabetes-friendly one made by Chef Franklin? That’s new.
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Washington Grilled Salmon & Asparagus
Looking for a Salmon dish with a flavor profile as high as the space needle? Look no further than this type 2 diabetes-friendly recipe created by Chef Franklin.
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West Virginia Buckwheat Pancakes
Let’s have those country roads take us home to a breakfast filled with type 2 diabetes-friendly pancakes in this recipe whipped up by Chef Franklin.
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Wisconsin Cheddar Bratwurst
When it comes to Wisconsin, there’s no way to skip out on the cheese, so check out these type 2 diabetes-friendly cheddar bratwursts brought to your dinner table by Chef Franklin.
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Wyoming Bison Burger
Explore the type 2 diabetes-friendly goodness these Bison Burgers are bringing to the table thanks to Chef Franklin. Just like you would explore Yellowstone.
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Franklin has type 2 diabetes and uses Ozempic® pen.
Paid spokesperson of Novo Nordisk.