Made with white rice, mozzarella cheese, egg, onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, tomato sauce or pizza sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Gluten Free Rice Crust Pizza
Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Mustard Sauce
Made with parsley, Dijon mustard, garlic, scallion, pork tenderloin, flour, butter, olive oil, beef broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Whole-Wheat Sponge Cake
Made with eggs, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, lemon extract, almond extract, whole wheat flour, salt, cream of tartar, frozen berries
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Fat Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
Made with salt, baking soda, all-purpose flour, sugar, sour cream, egg, cocoa powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Almond Ricotta Creme
Made with ricotta cheese, almond extract, sugar substitute, almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
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Diabetic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Made with milk, light cheddar cheese, whole wheat bread, margarine, egg substitute
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Classic Coleslaw
Made with sugar substitute, salt or Vege-Sal, green cabbage, coleslaw mix, red onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, prepared mustard
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Beef Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Crustless Ham, Cheese, And Broccoli Quiche
Made with dry mustard, salt and pepper, ham, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, water, eggs, broccoli
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Fat Fruited Chicken Salad
Made with green onion, pineapple chunks, grapes, apple, raisins, almonds, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, curry powder, pineapple juice
Time: 1-2 hours
Lemon Herb Seasoning (Salt Substitute)
Made with lemon rind, dried oregano, black pepper, dried onion, celery seed, dried basil, garlic powder
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
Stir-Fried Veggies With Mozzarella
Made with onion, zucchini, eggplant, yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, green olives, tomato sauce, cream, curry
Method: oven, electric skillet/wok
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Mushroom Soup Potatoes
Made with paprika, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, skim milk, onion
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cabbage Stroganoff
Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, cabbage, sweet onion, beef bouillon powder, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana Tofu Bread
Made with vanilla extract, nonfat plain yogurt, flour, baking soda, butter, sugar, tofu, bananas
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Mae West's Diet Breakfast
Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian in the early 1900s. This was apparently her go-to breakfast when she wanted to eat light.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Ancho Macho Chili (Low Carb)
Made with garlic, dry red wine or chicken broth, beef chuck stew meat, salt, black pepper, olive oil or vegetable oil, onion, ancho chili pepper powder or Mexican-style...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Carne Asada con Chile Guajillo
Made with beef tenderloin, cider vinegar, salt, sugar, dried chiles guajillos, garlic, cumin seeds, dried oregano, beef stock
Method: outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Sour Cream Chicken Quiche
Made with eggs, Swiss cheese, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, chicken, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Egg Drop and Parmesan Cheese Soup
Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, chicken stock or broth, salt and pepper, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Spanish Black Bean Soup
Made with oregano, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, black beans, chicken broth, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Diabetic Banana Bread
Made with bananas, vinegar, milk, sugar, sugar substitute, margarine, egg, egg whites, baking soda, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Lower Calorie Harvard Beets
Made with black pepper, salt, beets, orange juice, cider vinegar, margarine, brown sugar, cornstarch
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Crustless Spinach Quiche
Made with cooking spray, frozen chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, egg substitute, eggs, egg whites, onion, salt and pepper, nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Fat Baked Zucchini, Tomato, And Potato Casserole
Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, olive oil cooking spray, tomatoes, zucchini, russet potato, garlic, fresh basil
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Diabetic Sausage-Cheese Balls
Made with turkey breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, ground red pepper, baking mix
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Patty Pan Lasagna
Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Low Carb)
Made with sugar substitute, brown sugar substitute, Diabetisweet, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, pineapple extract, mace, fresh pineapple
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Vegan Apple Sauce Carrot Cake
Made with carrots, water, egg equivalent, maple syrup, vegetable oil, applesauce, cinnamon, allspice, ground cloves, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Fat-free Cream Soup Mix
Made with nonfat dry powdered milk, dried onion flakes, cornstarch, chicken bouillon granules, dried basil, dried thyme, dried bell peppers
Time: under 30 minutes
Tofu Chocolate Mousse
Made with vanilla extract, tofu, instant pudding mix, cocoa powder, whipping cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Splenda Cheesecake
Made with eggs, ground cloves, cinnamon, graham cracker crumbs, gingersnap crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar substitute, bananas
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche
Made with white pepper, garlic powder, ground beef, onion, bacon, eggs, mayonnaise, heavy cream, Cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Golden Lentil Soup
Made with cayenne pepper, orange lentils, chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, curry powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cauliflower Kugel
Made with paprika, black pepper, salt, eggs, frozen cauliflower, onion, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
Pizza night is always a favorite, especially when you have great tasting pizza from some of the most popular restaurants.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
































































