Healthy Eating and Special Diets

Cut the carbs with this tasty crustless quiche

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This baking mix is perfect for people who are gluten-intolerant or have celiac disease (or who are just avoiding gluten).


Time:   under 30 minutes

These delicate little sugar cookies are the perfect treat for anyone watching their carb intake. The perfect snack or dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh cauliflower is baked topped with a cheddar cheese sauce making a side dish that goes with almost anything.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The fat in this recipe is limited to the melted butter brushed over the top of the loaves before baking. This recipe yields a great crust with a tender interior.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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Green beans with almonds is a side dish done best when done simply. Beans perfectly steamed, toasted almonds, and plenty of butter. Hint: toasting the almonds is key!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This dish is low in fat and calories, but it is still packed with flavor. You will love how cheesy and delicious this cauliflower side dish is.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Perfectly seasoned and boiled shrimp makes great finger food for a party or snack. Serve with cocktail sauce, warm garlic butter, sriracha mayo, or other dipping sauces.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This eggplant Moussaka makes low-carb a cinch. Baked eggplant is layered with cheese and ground beef and topped with a creamy sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This dill sauce is the condiment you never knew you were missing in your life. Fresh dill weed and sour cream help make this cool sauce that you can put on fish, gyros, and everything...


Time:   1-2 hours

These crispy pieces of bacon are sweet and tangy. Great for a snack, crumbled and added to a recipe, or sprinkled on a salad.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Roasted cashews make a phenomenal dressing base. If you buy them raw, you can just toast them in a hot pan for a few minutes before blending them with the other ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Some simple Greek flavors take your breakfast from "ok" to "opa!" The tender omelet is filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This low-carb cream of chicken is decadent. Egg yolks and cream whisked into the broth make it rich as could be.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Candied yams, but low-fat and not so heavy. Brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a little hint of orange zest make some yummy yams that are guilt free, not flavor free.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you think satisfying your sweet tooth is impossible on a diabetic-friendly diet, think again. This strawberry sherbet is proof that you can enjoy tasty, refreshing...


Time:   30-60 minutes

Low-fat means you can have your caramel sauce and eat it, too. Vanilla extract and double-strength brewed coffee add some unique notes to this sweet sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onions, celery, black pepper, Granny Smith apple, Granny Smith apples, corn bread stuffing mix, apple juice or cider, dried rubbed sage, egg, boneless...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Banana muffins are a great way to start your day. They are fat-free, and they taste great. This recipe can also be made into banana bread by using a loaf pan.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These homemade sausage patties with pork and sage put store-bought to shame. Perfect for breakfast egg sandwiches. Great for a low-carb diet, or not!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with egg noodles, Dijon mustard, milk, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, chicken broth, garlic powder, garlic, broccoli, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Kick start your morning the right way with this diabetic breakfast pizza because who says you can't have pizza for breakfast and keep it healthy?

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These baked salami chips are crispy and irresistible. They make a painless party appetizer, and you can easily dress them up with cheese and crackers for something a little classier.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tomato-cream pasta sauce goes great with seafood such as scallops. You can use bay scallops instead of sea scallops, just reduce the cooking time by...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Say goodbye to traditional frosting with this diabetic butter cream, which is crafted to meet dietary needs without compromising on taste.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, meat, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf, garlic

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

What could be more simple or more delicious? Just three ingredients - milk, ice cold root beer and rich vanilla ice cream. When they come together, they create something...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This low carb homemade mayonnaise recipe is here to save the day. It's made with only 5 ingredients and in no time at all, you'll be enjoying delicious mayo in everything from...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Cauliflower florets are steamed then mashed with cream cheese and butter to make a great substitute for mashed potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

It's almost sugar-free, but luckily fully delicious. Sugar-free chocolate pudding mix is the key to a thick, sweet and low-cal frosting. Try other pudding flavors...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Want to keep it light while still bringing the flavor? This simple recipe for low-fat seasoned bread crumbs is just what you need for that extra crunch.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Think vegetables have to be healthy? Think again. Jokes aside, these florets covered in creamy cheddar, onions, and bacon would turn even the most seasoned carnivore into a...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Vegetarian wontons are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meat-filled wontons. The crispy texture of the wontons complements the softness of the vegetables perfectly.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The long cooking time is worth it for this slow roasted pork shoulder, cured with and amazing spice mixture.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Who says you can't have hearty and healthy at the same time? Delicious and low-fat, these creamy individual chicken pot pies will be a new family favorite.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Missing pasta-like dishes while eating low-carb? This gnocchi is made with three types of cheese, soy flour, and whole wheat flour to make it lower in carbs than traditional gnocchi.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A light tomato-based salad dressing that is lower in calories than regular French dressing but just as big on flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This basic recipe for deviled eggs gets a little extra flavor from the addition of bacon to the filling. Bacon makes everything better.


Time:   1-2 hours

Vegan chocolate cheesecake is a delicious dessert that everyone can enjoy, not just vegans. The filling is light and creamy and you won't even know it is made from tofu.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A favorite of low carb and paleo dieters, cooked cauliflower makes a great substitute for mashed potatoes!

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These orange creamsicles are a perfect summer treat, and low-carb to boot. Cream, sugar-free orange gelatin, and a sugar substitute like Stevia make these pops creamy, dreamy...


Time:   1-2 hours

This lower fat creme brulee is made with fresh raspberries, non-fat milk, and egg substitute, and then baked to perfection.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This dish layers chopped cauliflower with sour cream and cheese, creating an easy casserole that can serve as a low-carb side or main course, especially with added...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Low fat chocolate cupcakes are a delicious and health conscious treat! These delightful morsels are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A tasty dip that calls for brining the shrimp first to add extra flavor and tenderize it a bit. Also contains imitation crab, green onions, yogurt, and cream cheese.


Time:   2-5 hours

Going for low carb? Rutabaga fries are an easy alternative. Steam tender before frying for a satisfying crunch without extra carbs.n.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with dried thyme, tomato paste, tomato puree, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, fresh dill, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, olive or vegetable oil, cucumber, plain low-fat yogurt, mayonnaise

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Don't roast your next pork loin without this recipe. This rich, low-carb gravy is a treat to drizzle on slices of pork (or mashed potatoes for the carb-eaters).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This fat-free cole slaw is a delicious and healthy alternative to the mayo-laden versions. Makes a great side dish or salad.


Time:   1-2 hours

Craving something sweet but watching your carbs? Our low-carb banana cream pudding is pure indulgence without the guilt. Spoon, please!


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cream cheese, pumpkin, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar substitute, cinnamon, ground ginger, vanilla extract, ground cloves

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This dish features shrimp cooked in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon juice, and spices, resulting in a quick and delicious seafood treat. Ideal for a speedy dinner or a tasty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The downside of margaritas is the sugar content. If you are watching your carbs, try this version made with sugar-free drink mix. Cut down on calories out without sacrificing happy...


Time:   under 30 minutes