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Joanie Simon

Joanie Simon is a food photographer, health coach, and recipe developer sharing blood-sugar-friendly recipes that make eating well both simple and satisfying. Through her blog The Dinner Bell, she helps families enjoy balanced meals without giving up flavor or fun.
  • final baked poblano peppers dish with cilantro on the side
    Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
  • a loaf of sourdough bread sliced in half showing top and open crumb
    Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe
  • sliced sourdough bread
    Sourdough Starter for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Feeding, Maintaining & Baking Your First Loaf
  • a dish of scalloped potatoes with a serving spoon in it
    Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
  • Ground Beef Enchiladas in a casserole pan
    Ground Beef Enchiladas
  • bowl of chile verde with chicken, cilantro and avocado with chips on the side
    Chicken Chile Verde
  • assorted egg bites on a plate
    Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese
  • a CGM and box on a table
    What is a CGM? How Wearing One Changed My Health
  • plated roasted squash with whipped ricotta and cilantro and pine nuts on the side
    Roasted Butternut Squash with Whipped Ricotta and Pine Nuts
  • Slow Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs with Apple Gravy on a serving platter
    5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
  • an assembled stuffed pepper bowl topped with shredded cheese
    Stuffed Peppers Bowls
  • a hamburger loaded with meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and special sauce
    Macronutrients Explained: Protein, Carbs, and Fat for Balanced Blood Sugar
  • Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins stacked in a blue serving dish
    Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
  • slow cooker beef stew in a white bowl with bread on the side
    Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  • sugar free chocolate chip cookies arranged together
    Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Blood Sugar Friendly!)
  • Veggie shrimp pasta plated in bowls with extra lemon and parmesan on the side
    Easy Veggie Shrimp Pasta (Low Carb)
  • chocolate peanut butter protein ice cream with a spoonful removed
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ninja Creami (High Protein)
  • salmon piccata with capers and garnished with fresh lemon
    Salmon Piccata (Low Carb)
  • One pan Mediterranean chicken quinoa bake with golden brown chicken thighs, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs in a white ceramic baking dish, with a serving spoon and side salad visible
    One-Pan Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bake (Diabetes Friendly)
  • sourdough discard garlic knot rolls in a baking pan with marinara and parmesan
    Sourdough Discard Garlic Knot Rolls
  • green chutney in a glass jar with naan bread
    Cilantro Mint Chutney
  • Overhead view of a plate filled with chicken lettuce wraps with extra peanut sauce on the side
    Peanut Sauce Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • bagels with golden brown crust and topped with everything bagel seasoning
    Cottage Cheese Bagels (30 Minute Recipe)
  • Two hurricane glasses filled with blue hawaii mocktail and ice
    Blue Hawaii Mocktail
  • blue ocean mocktails in hurricane glasses with mint and orange
    Blue Ocean Mocktail
  • a stack of english muffins on a cooling rack
    Sourdough Discard English Muffins
  • Fonio pilaf in a serving bowl garnished with herbs
    Fonio Pilaf with Toasted Almonds
  • a slice of coffee cake on a plate with a fork with a bite taken out
    Sugar Free Coffee Cake (Blood-Sugar Friendly!)
  • sourdough discard chocolate muffins on a countertop
    Sourdough Discard Chocolate Muffins
  • overhead view of slices of sorghum bread on a cutting board
    Sorghum Bread (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • overhead of hamburger buns on a cooling rack
    Sourdough Discard Buns
  • closeup of sliced brownies with chocolate chips scattered around
    Fudgy Low Sugar Brownies
  • a large serving bowl filled with caprese chopped salad including mozzarella, basil and tomatoes
    Caprese Chopped Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
  • a sliced pizza with cottage cheese crust and a hand grabbing a slice
    Cottage Cheese Pizza Dough
  • overhead view of a bowl of apple pie granola with milk and apple slices
    Easy Apple Pie Granola (No Refined Sugar!)
  • lentil broccoli salad in a large serving bowl with dressing on the side
    Broccoli Lentil Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • Waffles on a plate with maple syrup and sliced bananas
    Banana Protein Waffles Recipe (Fluffy and Crispy!)
  • finished chocolate no bake rice Krispie cookies on a green background drizzled with chocolate
    Chocolate No-Bake Rice Krispie Cookies
  • a chia yogurt parfait in a glass jar topped with berries
    Chia Yogurt Parfait (High Protein)
  • a white pot filled with vegan charro beans with a ladle scooping out some beans with tomato and spices
    Vegan Charro Beans
  • fonio porridge in a bowl topped with kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate
    Fonio Porridge (Easy Breakfast Recipe)
  • sliced sourdough discard cornbread on a cutting board with honey and a knife
    Sourdough Discard Cornbread Recipe

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Hi, I'm Joanie

I teach food lovers how to get off the glucose rollercoaster and stabilize their energy without giving up the foods that bring them joy.

From viral cottage cheese pizza to sourdough bread, I use data-backed hacks to turn family favorites into metabolic wins.

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