Made with tomatoes, prepared pesto, halibut steaks
Method: oven
Time: under 30 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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Tuscan Halibut (low carb)
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
Low Fat Southwestern Rice and Bean Salad
Made with cumin, mayonnaise, salsa, fresh cilantro, rice, black beans, frozen whole kernel corn, red bell pepper, green onion
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Applesauce And Raisin Bars
Made with walnuts, margarine, granular sugar substitute, egg, applesauce, all-purpose flour, baking soda, apple pie spice, salt, raisins
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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Low Carb Jerk Marinade
Made with granular sugar substitute, cinnamon, Scotch Bonnet or habenero peppers, onion, oil, ground allspice, ginger, soy sauce, dried thyme, bay leaf
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Bacon Cheese Dip
Looking for a tasty yet low-carb dip? Try this bacon cheese dip made with blue cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. It's creamy, a bit spicy, and loaded with crumbled bacon...
Time: 2-5 hours
Low-Fat Salsa Chicken
Made with Parmesan cheese, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, salsa, green onions
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon Spinach Couscous
Made with lemon wedges, baby spinach leaves, olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, water, salt, black pepper, whole wheat couscous, lemon peel
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb French Silk Pie
Made with raw pecans or almonds, salt, artificial sweetener, butter, water, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
ABC Meatball Soup
Made with turkey breast or lean ground beef, alphabet-shaped pasta, barbecue sauce or ketchup, oats, chicken broth, frozen mixed vegetables
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Low Carb Chocolate Kisses
Made with sugar substitute, Stevia, butter, unsweetened chocolate
Time: under 30 minutes
Fettuccine Florentine
Made with Parmesan cheese, fettuccine, butter, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, evaporated skim milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Horseradish Encrusted Pork Chops
Made with butter, prepared horseradish, pork loin chops, olive oil, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, pork rinds
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Lowfat Flan
Made with honey, maple syrup, nonfat milk, egg substitute, egg whites, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Carb Salmon With Thai Basil Vinaigrette
Made with salt, sugar substitute, fish sauce, salmon filets, basil, rice wine vinegar, canola oil, garlic, lime juice
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Low Carb Gyros Wraps
Made with onion powder, lemon, onion, cucumber, tomato, sea salt and pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Vegan Carrot Cake With Wheat Germ
Made with cinnamon, applesauce, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs or egg substitute equivalent, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, carrots
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Donut Holes (Low Carb)
Made with soy protein isolate, water, egg, sour cream, cinnamon, artificial sweetener
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread
Made with eggs, sugar, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, baking soda, xanthan gum, butter, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Earl Grey Chocolate Pots De Creme (low carb)
Made with granular sugar substitute, unsweetened baking chocolate, heavy whipping cream, water, Earl Grey tea bags, egg yolks
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Calorie, Sugar Free Eggnog
Whip up a batch of this delicious, low calorie eggnog without the sugar rush. Perfect for those who love eggnog but are watching their waistline.
Time: 2-5 hours
Low-Fat Tartar Sauce
Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, onions or scallions, sweet or dill pickles, pimento or red bell pepper, fresh parsley or watercress
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Fat Pepper Steak
Made with cornstarch, top round steak, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, beef bouillon granules, water, teriyaki sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Fat Beef Fajita
Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Sour Cream Spice Cake
Made with brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Chocolate Sponge Cake
Made with eggs, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, chocolate flavoring
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Vegetarian Minestrone
Made with water, zucchini, carrot, canned cannellini beans, celery, dried basil, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, diced tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Fried Cabbage
Made with salt and pepper, water, vinegar, cabbage, salt pork (about 1 to 2 inches in length), bacon drippings, onions, green bell pepper, red pepper flakes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Smoky Bacon Bourbon Sauce
Made with butter, dry red wine, garlic, beef broth, chicken broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh thyme, bacon, all-purpose flour
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Almost Fat-Free Cheesecake
Made with graham cracker crumbs, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Vegetarian Eggplant Salad (Salata de vinete)
Made with onion, black olives, tomato, eggplants, olive or sunflower oil, salt, black pepper, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Beef Short Ribs in Tomato Onion Sauce
Made with olive oil, beef short ribs, onions, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, bay leaves, tomato sauce, red wine, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
265 Calorie Meal
Made with pasteurized cheese product, chicken breasts, mushrooms, Italian salad dressing, onion, margarine, zucchini, tomato
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Low-Fat Salmon and Mushroom Risotto
Made with red bell pepper, onion, celery, mushroom, white wine, salmon fillet, clam juice, tomatoes, wild rice, brown rice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Broccoli and Cheese
Made with paprika, sharp Cheddar cheese, pimiento, salt, black pepper, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, egg, onions, broccoli
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vegetarian Spanish Rice
Made with olive oil, tequila, salt, long grain brown rice, tomato, onion, chili powder, jalapeno or habanero pepper, vegetable broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Omelet Pinwheels With Mushroom Sherry Sauce
Made with Parmesan cheese, onion, oil, chicken, frozen spinach, hard-cooked eggs, salt and pepper, mushrooms
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Glorified Rice
Made with heavy cream, maraschino cherries, pineapple juice, rice, crushed pineapple, fruit flavored gelatin, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Diabetic Fudge
Made with nuts, vanilla extract, unflavored gelatin powder, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, sugar substitute, water, evaporated milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Diabetic Chicken-Broccoli Quiche
Made with half & half, egg substitute, broccoli florets, Swiss cheese, chicken
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dairy-Free Peppermint Ice Cream
Made with candy canes, margarine or canola oil, sugar, unflavored gelatin, dairy alternative, peppermint extract, chocolate chips
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Made with red onion, Monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, pinto beans, tomato, sour cream, mayonnaise, skim milk, lime juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Butter Rum Muffins
Made with baking powder, vanilla extract, soy flour, sesame seeds, whey or soy protein, eggs, sour cream, butter, rum, sugar substitute
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Baked Halibut With Salsa Verde
Made with lemon juice, garlic, halibut steak, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh parsley, shallots, capers
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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