Made with salt, baking soda, all-purpose flour, sugar, sour cream, egg, cocoa powder
Method: oven
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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Low-Fat Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
Almond Ricotta Creme
Made with ricotta cheese, almond extract, sugar substitute, almonds
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
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
Diabetic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Made with milk, light cheddar cheese, whole wheat bread, margarine, egg substitute
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
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
Diabetic Vanilla Candied Yams
Made with water, margarine, nutmeg, yams or sweet potatoes, sugar substitute, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
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
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
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
Beef Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Banana Tofu Bread
Made with vanilla extract, nonfat plain yogurt, flour, baking soda, butter, sugar, tofu, bananas
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Diabetic Banana Bread
Made with bananas, vinegar, milk, sugar, sugar substitute, margarine, egg, egg whites, baking soda, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken and Rice
Made with black pepper, salt, poultry seasoning, skinless, boneless chicken breast, instant white rice, water, celery, bell pepper, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Gluten-Free Sour Cream Cornbread
Made with salt, gluten-free baking powder, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, sour cream, milk, gluten-free flour, yellow cornmeal
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
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 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
Cauliflower Kugel
Made with paprika, black pepper, salt, eggs, frozen cauliflower, onion, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 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
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
Patty Pan Lasagna
Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese
Method: oven
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
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
Lower Calorie Harvard Beets
Made with black pepper, salt, beets, orange juice, cider vinegar, margarine, brown sugar, cornstarch
Method: stovetop
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
Broiled Chicken Cordon Bleu
Made with brown mustard, butter, Swiss cheese, boneless skinless chicken breast, ham or Canadian bacon
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Fat Potato Pancakes
Made with black pepper, sugar, salt, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, baking powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Golden Lentil Soup
Made with cayenne pepper, orange lentils, chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, curry powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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 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
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
Baked Potato Patties
Made with parsley, potatoes, black pepper, onion, whole wheat flour
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Fat Coleslaw
Made with cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, celery seed, caraway seeds, black pepper, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot
Time: 1-2 hours
Pressure Cooker Tender Lemon Chicken
Made with Italian seasoning, onion, garlic, olive or vegetable oil, bone-in chicken breast halves, vegetable or chicken broth, water, lemon juice, parsley, celery
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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