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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 low-fat chocolate sour cream cake

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

recipe for almond ricotta creme

Almond Ricotta Creme

Made with ricotta cheese, almond extract, sugar substitute, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 whole-wheat sponge cake

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

recipe for diabetic grilled cheese sandwich

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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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 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 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 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 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 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 beef stuffed mushrooms

Beef Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian egg drop and parmesan cheese soup

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

recipe for classic coleslaw

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


recipe for lemon herb seasoning (salt substitute)

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

recipe for banana tofu bread

Banana Tofu Bread

Made with vanilla extract, nonfat plain yogurt, flour, baking soda, butter, sugar, tofu, bananas

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy mushroom soup potatoes

Creamy Mushroom Soup Potatoes

Made with paprika, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, skim milk, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cabbage stroganoff

Cabbage Stroganoff

Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, cabbage, sweet onion, beef bouillon powder, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 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 pineapple upside down cake (low carb)

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

recipe for carne asada con chile guajillo

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

recipe for mae west's diet breakfast

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


recipe for diabetic banana bread

Diabetic Banana Bread

Made with bananas, vinegar, milk, sugar, sugar substitute, margarine, egg, egg whites, baking soda, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and rice

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

recipe for spanish black bean soup

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


recipe for stir-fried veggies with mozzarella

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

recipe for gluten-free sour cream cornbread

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

recipe for diet chicken

Diet Chicken

Made with chicken breasts, orange soda, soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ancho macho chili (low carb)

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

recipe for crustless ham, cheese, and broccoli quiche

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

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


recipe for cauliflower kugel

Cauliflower Kugel

Made with paprika, black pepper, salt, eggs, frozen cauliflower, onion, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sour cream chicken quiche

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

recipe for diabetic crustless spinach quiche

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


recipe for patty pan lasagna

Patty Pan Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese

Method:   oven
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 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 lower calorie harvard beets

Lower Calorie Harvard Beets

Made with black pepper, salt, beets, orange juice, cider vinegar, margarine, brown sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for splenda cheesecake

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

recipe for broiled chicken cordon bleu

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


recipe for low fat potato pancakes

Low Fat Potato Pancakes

Made with black pepper, sugar, salt, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for golden lentil soup

Golden Lentil Soup

Made with cayenne pepper, orange lentils, chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 baked potato patties

Baked Potato Patties

Made with parsley, potatoes, black pepper, onion, whole wheat flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-fat coleslaw

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

recipe for pressure cooker tender lemon chicken

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


recipe for fat-free cream soup mix

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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