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Healthy Eating and Special Diets

Healthy Eating and Special Diets

Over 500 diet specific recipes - and growing! Whether you are looking for low carb, low fat, or gluten free CDK is the place to start. We also have health specific recipes like diabetic or low sodium recipes.



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recipe for cucumber chicken

Cucumber Chicken

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

recipe for low fat zesty zucchini dip

Low Fat Zesty Zucchini Dip

Get ready to dip differently with this low-fat zesty zucchini dip. It's the kind of snack that makes your veggies jealous and your taste buds do a happy dance.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low carb cuban style chicken

Low Carb Cuban Style Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, cumin, garlic, green bell pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes with jalapenos, onion, black beans, frozen corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for joe's stone crab's armand salad

Joe's Stone Crab's Armand Salad

Made with garlic, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat strawberry bread

Low Fat Strawberry Bread

Made with strawberries, unbleached flour, sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, applesauce, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for diabetic vanilla candied yams

Diabetic Vanilla Candied Yams

Made with water, margarine, nutmeg, yams or sweet potatoes, sugar substitute, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fat free molasses cookies

Fat Free Molasses Cookies

Made with cloves, prunes, water, sugar, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb salmon with thai basil vinaigrette

Low Carb Salmon With Thai Basil Vinaigrette

Made with salt, sugar substitute, fish sauce, salmon filets, basil, rice wine vinegar, canola oil, garlic, lime juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for skinny tortilla soup

Skinny Tortilla Soup

Made with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, water, chicken breast, refried beans, black beans, chicken broth, frozen corn, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat low sodium chocolate cake

Low Fat Low Sodium Chocolate Cake

Made with sugar, eggs or egg substitute, baking powder, margarine, skim milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for horseradish encrusted pork chops

Horseradish Encrusted Pork Chops

Made with butter, prepared horseradish, pork loin chops, olive oil, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, pork rinds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for diet chicken

Diet Chicken

Made with chicken breasts, orange soda, soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked cantonese cod

Baked Cantonese Cod

Made with cilantro, cooked rice, cod fillets, fresh ginger, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, wine vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barley vegetable casserole

Barley Vegetable Casserole

Made with garlic powder, vegetable stock, barley, onion, cauliflower florets, mushrooms, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crustless spinach quiche

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Made with frozen chopped spinach, butter, shallots, tomatoes, nonfat milk, eggs, egg substitute, monterey jack cheese, fresh dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-carb bread machine bread

Low-Carb Bread Machine Bread

Made with rapid rise yeast, sugar, water, butter or oil, egg, vital wheat gluten, soy flour, oat flour

Method:   bread machine
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salachat chatzilim (eggplant salad)

Salachat Chatzilim (Eggplant Salad)

Made with red pepper flakes, onions, parsley, limes, eggplant, garlic, cumin, olive oil, lemon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for santa fe shrimp

Santa Fe Shrimp

Made with Boston or red leaf lettuce, fresh cilantro, roasted red pepper or pimiento, cooked shrimp, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, green onions, jalapeno pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low carb sweet and sour cabbage

Low Carb Sweet And Sour Cabbage

Made with sugar substitute, bacon, cabbage, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low carb chocolate kisses

Low Carb Chocolate Kisses

Made with sugar substitute, Stevia, butter, unsweetened chocolate


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gluten free rice stuffing

Gluten Free Rice Stuffing

Made with dried rosemary, margarine, instant rice, celery, onion, water, poultry seasoning, ground sage, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp and fish gumbo

Shrimp And Fish Gumbo

Made with water, shrimp, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chicken or fish bouillon granules, stewed tomatoes, frozen okra, dried thyme, dried savory

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bread machine low-carb homestyle oat bread

Bread Machine Low-Carb Homestyle Oat Bread

Made with almond flour, wheat protein isolate, oat flour, golden flaxseed meal, unprocessed wheat bran, baking powder, salt, no-calorie sweetener, water...

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for diabetic low fat nachos

Diabetic Low Fat Nachos

Made with pickled jalapeno peppers, cilantro, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, green chiles, tomato, black olives, green onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat chicken a la king

Low-Fat Chicken a la King

Made with butter, flour, chicken broth, evaporated milk, pimento, white pepper, paprika, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spanish black bean soup

Spanish Black Bean Soup

Made with garlic, yellow onion, oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, black beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for weight watcher cobbler

Weight Watcher Cobbler

Made with frozen fruit, yellow cake mix, diet lemon-lime carbonated beverage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low fat cheese sauce

Low Fat Cheese Sauce

Made with Cheddar cheese, skim milk, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic marble pound cake

Diabetic Marble Pound Cake

Made with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, evaporated whole milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, margarine, granulated sugar substitute, egg substitute

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hunza diet bread

Hunza Diet Bread

Made with ground nutmeg, cinnamon, water, natural buckwheat or millet flour, canola oil, unrefined sugar, honey, molasses, powdered soya milk, sea salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sugar free bavarian cream

Sugar Free Bavarian Cream

Made with heavy cream, gelatin powder


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for diabetic applesauce and raisin bars

Diabetic Applesauce And Raisin Bars

Made with walnuts, margarine, granular sugar substitute, egg, applesauce, all-purpose flour, baking soda, apple pie spice, salt, raisins

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diabetic sausage-cheese balls

Diabetic Sausage-Cheese Balls

Made with turkey breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, ground red pepper, baking mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic vegetable stir-fry

Diabetic Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, bean paste, water, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu jerky

Tofu Jerky

Made with firm or extra firm tofu, honey, black pepper, soy sauce, liquid smoke, water, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for all you can eat low calorie soup

All You Can Eat Low Calorie Soup

Made with bouillon or hot sauce, salt and pepper, onion or vegetable soup mix, green bell peppers, green onions, cabbage, celery, V-8 vegetable juice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon-wrapped sour cream chicken

Bacon-Wrapped Sour Cream Chicken

Made with butter, salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, bacon, sour cream, heavy cream, soy sauce, ground ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked chicken breasts with mushrooms and tarragon

Baked Chicken Breasts With Mushrooms And Tarragon

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan Cheese, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, fresh tarragon, button mushrooms, garlic, white wine...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cod provencal

Cod Provencal

Made with lemon juice, kalamata olives, cod fillet, herbes de provence, salt, plum tomatoes, tarragon, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat trifle

Low-Fat Trifle

Made with vanilla pudding mix, raspberries or blueberries, cream cheese, milk, angel food cake, whipped topping, strawberries


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spanish chicken and rice casserole

Spanish Chicken and Rice Casserole

Made with skinless, boneless chicken breasts, arborio rice, onion, olive oil, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, roasted red...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cherry cheesecake pudding pie

Cherry Cheesecake Pudding Pie

Made with non-dairy frozen whipped topping, cheesecake flavor pudding mix, graham cracker pie crust, cherry pie filling, skim milk


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for glorified rice

Glorified Rice

Made with heavy cream, maraschino cherries, pineapple juice, rice, crushed pineapple, fruit flavored gelatin, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for diabetic sour cream spice cake

Diabetic Sour Cream Spice Cake

Made with brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crustless chocolate cheesecake

Crustless Chocolate Cheesecake

Made with chocolate pudding mix, vanilla extract, cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, sugar substitute

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon wrapped artichokes

Bacon Wrapped Artichokes

Made with half and half or cream, artichoke bottoms, bacon, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked tofu

Baked Tofu

Made with chili paste, water, firm tofu, sesame oil, soy sauce, sherry or rice wine, cider vinegar or rice vinegar, garlic, onion, ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-fat manhattan clam chowder

Low-Fat Manhattan Clam Chowder

Made with clams, pepper, onions, carrot, celery, green bell pepper, clam juice, stewed tomatoes, water, thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low calorie, sugar free eggnog

Low Calorie, Sugar Free Eggnog

Whip up a batch of this delicious, low calorie eggnog without the sugar rush. Perfect for those who love eggnog but are watching their waistline.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ham and cheese strata

Slow Cooker Ham And Cheese Strata

Made with Tabasco sauce, black pepper, kosher salt, Monterey jack cheese, half and half, butter, white bread, ham, dried minced onions, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for fat-free white sauce

Fat-Free White Sauce

Made with cornstarch, garlic powder, soy or rice milk, soy sauce, Parsley Patch seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu stuffed portobello mushroom

Tofu Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

Made with fresh mint, parsley or cilantro, grated fresh nutmeg, sweet onion, olive oil, brown sugar, tofu, salt, portobello mushroom

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic maple glazed sweet potatoes

Diabetic Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Made with miniature marshmallows, sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, maple syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diabetic chocolate sponge cake

Diabetic Chocolate Sponge Cake

Made with eggs, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, chocolate flavoring

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours




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