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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 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 265 calorie meal

265 Calorie Meal

Made with pasteurized cheese product, chicken breasts, mushrooms, Italian salad dressing, onion, margarine, zucchini, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili relleno (low carb)

Chili Relleno (Low Carb)

This chili relleno recipe is a low carb dish that is perfect for those on a ketogenic or low carb diet. It is made with cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, and...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sugar free bavarian cream

Sugar Free Bavarian Cream

Made with heavy cream, gelatin powder


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cream of mushroom soup (low carb version)

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Low Carb Version)

Made with notStarch or cornstarch, heavy cream, mushrooms, butter, sage, thyme, white pepper, chicken bouillon, beef bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 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 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 asian pork with vegetables and brown rice

Asian Pork With Vegetables And Brown Rice

Made with lime juice, fresh ginger, garlic, pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, chicken broth, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, jalapeno, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 low-fat fruited chicken salad

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

recipe for fruit salad with curry dressing

Fruit Salad With Curry Dressing

Made with apple, green grapes, banana, buttermilk, mayonnaise or salad dressing, sugar, curry powder, pineapple tidbits, mandarin orange


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lowfat flan

Lowfat Flan

Made with honey, maple syrup, nonfat milk, egg substitute, egg whites, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
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-carb blt soup

Low-Carb BLT Soup

Made with heavy cream, bacon, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, chicken broth, tomato, romaine lettuce

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 apricot-ginger chicken

Diabetic Apricot-Ginger Chicken

Made with chicken broth, apricot fruit spread, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, boneless skinless chicken breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic old time custard pie

Diabetic Old Time Custard Pie

Made with ground nutmeg, water, nonfat dry milk powder, vanilla extract, unbaked pie crust, eggs, pourable Sugar Twin

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for diabetic custard brulee

Diabetic Custard Brulee

Made with brown sugar, milk, eggs, egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for diabetic amish sugar cookies

Diabetic Amish Sugar Cookies

Made with sugar, powdered sugar, margarine, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon or almond flavoring, all-purpose flour, water, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 pasta-less spinach lasagna

Pasta-less Spinach Lasagna

Made with Italian sausage, curd cottage, mozzarella cheese, onion, egg, tomato paste, water, tomato sauce, basil, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for kasha chili

Kasha Chili

Made with black pepper, celery salt, ground oregano, cumin, stewed tomatoes, vegetable broth, pinto beans, chili powder, paprika, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for parmesan puffs ii (low carb)

Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)

Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for roasted fingerling potatoes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for light cream of vegetable soup

Light Cream Of Vegetable Soup

Made with evaporated milk, vegetable broth, carrots, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, potatoes, onion, seasoning, ground curry, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for curried chicken & pasta salad

Curried Chicken & Pasta Salad

Made with cooked chicken, shell pasta, almonds, curry powder, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, mango chutney, turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for skinny scalloped ham and potatoes

Skinny Scalloped Ham and Potatoes

Made with ham or turkey ham, margarine, flour, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, skim milk, potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 weight watchers beef nachos

Weight Watchers Beef Nachos

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, salsa, Mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 fillet of sole in white wine

Fillet of Sole in White Wine

Made with bay leaves, sole, salt, white pepper, green onions or scallions, butter, white wine, parsley, thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bread machine low carb italian loaf

Bread Machine Low Carb Italian Loaf

Made with butter, vital wheat gluten, protein powder, rapid rise dry yeast, water, salt, sugar, egg

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuscan halibut (low carb)

Tuscan Halibut (low carb)

Made with tomatoes, prepared pesto, halibut steaks

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low carb beef stroganoff

Low Carb Beef Stroganoff

Made with pepperoncini, curry powder, olive oil, onions, beef cubes, white wine, garlic, mushrooms, cream, tamari soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for delicious low-fat carrot cake

Delicious Low-Fat Carrot Cake

Made with ground cloves, brown sugar, safflower oil, egg, egg whites, buttermilk, vanilla extract, carrot, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jerk tuna steaks

Jerk Tuna Steaks

Made with jerk seasoning, tuna steaks, lemon juice, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond ricotta creme

Almond Ricotta Creme

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 fettuccine florentine

Fettuccine Florentine

Made with Parmesan cheese, fettuccine, butter, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, evaporated skim milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for family-style creamy chicken and noodles

Family-Style Creamy Chicken and Noodles

Made with cream of chicken soup, white pepper, bay leaf, egg noodles, water, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onions, celery, salt, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate buttermilk souffle cake

Chocolate Buttermilk Souffle Cake

Made with eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, nonfat dry milk, cocoa powder, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for key west crab cakes with mustard sauce

Key West Crab Cakes With Mustard Sauce

Made with green bell pepper, fresh parsley, baking powder, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, crab or seafood seasoning, canola oil, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

recipe for vegan stir-fry sauce

Vegan Stir-Fry Sauce

Made with sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped chicken livers

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Livers

Made with garlic, sherry, chicken livers, almonds, bacon, soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked chicken divan

Baked Chicken Divan

Made with pork rinds, broccoli, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butter, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, black pepper, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-fat coconut cream pie

Low-Fat Coconut Cream Pie

Made with coconut cream pudding mix, skim milk, graham cracker pie crust


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sugar free strawberry pie

Sugar Free Strawberry Pie

Made with whipped topping, water, pie shell, strawberry gelatin, strawberries, vanilla pudding

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for low-fat blueberry popcorn bars

Low-Fat Blueberry Popcorn Bars

Made with margarine or butter, white vanilla chips, miniature marshmallows, dried blueberries, microwave popcorn, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes




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