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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 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 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 low carb deep-dish pizza

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


recipe for shrimp and fish gumbo

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

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

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recipe for crustless chocolate cheesecake

Crustless Chocolate Cheesecake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for all you can eat low calorie soup

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

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 tostada (low carb)

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

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 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 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 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 hunza diet bread

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


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 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 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 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 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 cod provencal

Cod Provencal

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

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 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 low-fat trifle

Low-Fat Trifle

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


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low carb pumpkin casserole

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

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 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 low carb almond biscotti

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

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 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 beef casserole supreme

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

recipe for sugar free bavarian cream

Sugar Free Bavarian Cream

Made with heavy cream, gelatin powder


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked tofu

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


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 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 sugarless southern pecan pie

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


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 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 healthier 5 cup salad

Healthier 5 Cup Salad

Made with coconut extract, sugar substitute, yogurt, Mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, coconut, miniature marshmallows


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beef patties with burgundy mushrooms

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

recipe for braised turkey thighs

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

recipe for diabetic whole-wheat pumpkin muffins

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


recipe for low-carb chicken fajita casserole

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

recipe for no bake low carb chocolate cheesecake

No Bake Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake

Made with rum, cocoa powder, cream cheese, egg, water, gelatin, sugar equivalent, cream


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barley vegetable casserole

Barley Vegetable Casserole

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

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

recipe for cauliflower and green bean stir-fry with oyster sauce

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

recipe for low-fat manhattan clam chowder

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


recipe for topless slim apple pie

Topless Slim Apple Pie

Made with sweetener, salt, pie shell, apples, lemon, cornstarch, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for colorful slow cooker chicken stew

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

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 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 fat-free white sauce

Fat-Free White Sauce

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

Method:   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 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




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