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
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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Gluten-Free Sour Cream Cornbread
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
Low Carb Deep-Dish Pizza
Made with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, cream cheese, eggs, half and half, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, Italian cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp And Fish Gumbo
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
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
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Crustless Chocolate Cheesecake
Made with chocolate pudding mix, vanilla extract, cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, sugar substitute
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
All You Can Eat Low Calorie Soup
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
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
Chicken Tostada (Low Carb)
Made with flour tortillas, salsa, olive oil, chicken breast, tomato, green onions, lettuce, onion, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Livers
Made with garlic, sherry, chicken livers, almonds, bacon, soy sauce
Method: oven
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
Pork Rind Stuffing
Made with butter, herbs, celery, pork rinds, egg, chicken broth, onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hunza Diet Bread
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cod Provencal
Made with lemon juice, kalamata olives, cod fillet, herbes de provence, salt, plum tomatoes, tarragon, parsley
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
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
Low-Fat Trifle
Made with vanilla pudding mix, raspberries or blueberries, cream cheese, milk, angel food cake, whipped topping, strawberries
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Pumpkin Casserole
Made with pumpkin puree, egg, brown sugar substitute, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pecans, butter, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Cabbage Bake (Low Carb)
Made with chicken stock or broth, black pepper, cabbage, bacon, yellow onions, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Carb Almond Biscotti
Made with vanilla extract, eggs, almonds, soy flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, ground cinnamon, cooking oil, artificial sweetener
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Potato Patties
Made with parsley, potatoes, black pepper, onion, whole wheat flour
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Beef Casserole Supreme
Made with ground beef, garlic, mushrooms, black pepper, cream of celery soup, instant rice, dried minced onion, oregano, salt, frozen broccoli
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Tofu
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
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
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
Sugarless Southern Pecan Pie
Made with pecan, coffee or espresso, vanilla extract, pie shell, sweetener, cornmeal, applesauce, water, cornstarch, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Low-Fat Coconut Cream Pie
Made with coconut cream pudding mix, skim milk, graham cracker pie crust
Time: 1-2 hours
Healthier 5 Cup Salad
Made with coconut extract, sugar substitute, yogurt, Mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, coconut, miniature marshmallows
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Patties With Burgundy Mushrooms
Made with black pepper, dried oregano, mushrooms, ground beef, dry red wine, beef bouillon granules
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Braised Turkey Thighs
Made with chicken broth, onion, celery, carrots, ketchup, salt, paprika, black pepper, turkey thighs, all-purpose flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Diabetic Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Muffins
Made with sugar, salt, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin, canola oil, honey, frozen apple juice concentrate
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Casserole
Made with jack cheese, oil, chicken breast, taco seasoning mix, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, red & green pepper, salsa
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
No Bake Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake
Made with rum, cocoa powder, cream cheese, egg, water, gelatin, sugar equivalent, cream
Time: 2-5 hours
Barley Vegetable Casserole
Made with garlic powder, vegetable stock, barley, onion, cauliflower florets, mushrooms, carrots
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Cauliflower and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce
Made with oyster sauce, water, green onions, cauliflower, green beans, soy sauce, sugar substitute, canola oil, ginger, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Fat Manhattan Clam Chowder
Made with clams, pepper, onions, carrot, celery, green bell pepper, clam juice, stewed tomatoes, water, thyme
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Topless Slim Apple Pie
Made with sweetener, salt, pie shell, apples, lemon, cornstarch, ground cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Colorful Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Made with sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, mushroom stems and pieces, chicken...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Weight Watcher Cobbler
Made with frozen fruit, yellow cake mix, diet lemon-lime carbonated beverage
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Butterscotch Peanut Butter Mousse
Made with cream cheese, peanut butter, heavy cream, water, butterscotch pudding mix
Time: under 30 minutes
Fat-Free White Sauce
Made with cornstarch, garlic powder, soy or rice milk, soy sauce, Parsley Patch seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Made with miniature marshmallows, sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, maple syrup
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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