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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 vegan apple sauce carrot cake

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

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 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 cabbage bake (low carb)

Cabbage Bake (Low Carb)

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stuffed pork chops (low carb)

Stuffed Pork Chops (Low Carb)

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 entenmanns fat-free chocolate cupcakes

Entenmanns Fat-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

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


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 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 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 low-fat fitness energy bars

Low-Fat Fitness Energy Bars

Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, crispy brown rice cereal, sesame seeds, dried, unsulfured apricots, raisins or currants, protein powder, wheat germ, brown rice syrup...

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 lowfat frozen mango cream pie

Lowfat Frozen Mango Cream Pie

Made with lime juice, cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, graham cracker crumbs, butter, mango, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 butterscotch peanut butter mousse

Butterscotch Peanut Butter Mousse

Made with cream cheese, peanut butter, heavy cream, water, butterscotch pudding mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-carb shepherd's pie alfredo with mashed rutabaga

Low-Carb Shepherd's Pie Alfredo With Mashed Rutabaga

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 vegan maple cheesecake

Vegan Maple Cheesecake

Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, margarine, soft tofu, soy milk

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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

recipe for chef paul's light french silk pie

Chef Paul's Light French Silk Pie

Made with whipped topping, brown sugar, chocolate sandwich cookies, egg substitute, non-stick cooking spray, chocolate bars, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 almond ricotta creme

Almond Ricotta Creme

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


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 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 lemon tofu cheesecake

Lemon Tofu Cheesecake

Made with graham crackers, maple syrup, almond extract, firm tofu, sugar, almond exact, tahini or almond butter, salt, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 microwave-baked ham cheese and eggs

Microwave-Baked Ham Cheese And Eggs

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breakfast couscous cereal

Breakfast Couscous Cereal

Made with cinnamon, water, orange juice, couscous, orange zest, almonds, honey, frozen apple juice concentrate

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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 zucchini relish

Sugar Free Zucchini Relish

Made with cornstarch, celery seed, zucchini, onion, red pepper, green bell pepper, pickling salt, sugar substitute, dry mustard, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pecan-breaded chicken breasts with dijon mustard sauce

Pecan-Breaded Chicken Breasts With Dijon Mustard Sauce

Made with black pepper, salt, butter, Dijon mustard, pecans, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb cauliflower salad

Low Carb Cauliflower Salad

Made with black pepper, salt, oregano, cauliflower, red bell pepper, parsley, Greek olives, capers, olive oil, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pseudo saltimbocca

Slow Cooker Pseudo Saltimbocca

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

recipe for low fat butter chicken

Low Fat Butter Chicken

Made with onion, garlic, chicken breast or thigh, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, salt and pepper, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for adai

Adai

Made with coconut, salt, rice, urad dal, chana dal, yellow split peas, chili powder, onion, carrot


Time:   over 5 hours

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 vegan coconut custard pie

Vegan Coconut Custard Pie

Made with unsweetened shredded coconut, whole wheat graham crackers, vegan margarine, Japanese-style tofu, sunflower oil, vanilla extract, salt, Sucanat or other granulated...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for low fat crab burger

Low Fat Crab Burger

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

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat chewy fruit and oatmeal bars

Low Fat Chewy Fruit And Oatmeal Bars

Made with vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt, egg whites, fat-free milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, oats, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian 15-bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili

Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for fish cacciatore with rice

Fish Cacciatore With Rice

Made with fresh mushrooms, fish fillets, onions, tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, garlic, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 pork rind stuffing

Pork Rind Stuffing

Made with butter, herbs, celery, pork rinds, egg, chicken broth, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb mexican stuffed pie

Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Pie

Made with egg white, sour cream, garlic powder, ground sirloin or lean ground pork, onions, green pepper, chili powder, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 pork tenderloin with garlic mustard sauce

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

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 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 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




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