Healthy Eating and Special Diets

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

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

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sugar substitute, bacon, cabbage, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with chicken breasts, orange soda, soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with baking soda, applesauce, vanilla extract, cook and serve chocolate pudding, dry milk powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, self-rising flour, egg...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with salt, baking soda, all-purpose flour, sugar, sour cream, egg, cocoa powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chicken stock or broth, black pepper, cabbage, bacon, yellow onions, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with garlic powder, butter, egg, pork chops, mushroom caps, onion soup mix, broccoli, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, parsley, eggs, half and half, Muenster cheese, ham

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, non-stick cooking spray, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, prosciutto, provolone cheese, fresh sage, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with eggs, egg substitute, imitation crab, bread crumbs, green bell pepper, crab seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground beef, prepared Alfredo sauce, cream, green vegetables, rutabaga, turnips, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with milk, light cheddar cheese, whole wheat bread, margarine, egg substitute

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Made with parsley, Dijon mustard, garlic, scallion, pork tenderloin, flour, butter, olive oil, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes