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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 tuscan halibut (low carb)

Tuscan Halibut (low carb)

Made with tomatoes, prepared pesto, halibut steaks

Method:   oven
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 low fat southwestern rice and bean salad

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


recipe for diabetic applesauce and raisin bars

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

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

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recipe for low carb jerk marinade

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

recipe for low carb bacon cheese dip

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

recipe for low-fat salsa chicken

Low-Fat Salsa Chicken

Made with Parmesan cheese, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, salsa, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lemon spinach couscous

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

recipe for low carb french silk pie

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

recipe for abc meatball soup

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


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 low carb chocolate kisses

Low Carb Chocolate Kisses

Made with sugar substitute, Stevia, butter, unsweetened chocolate


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 horseradish encrusted pork chops

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

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 low carb salmon with thai basil vinaigrette

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


recipe for easy low carb gyros wraps

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

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 vegan carrot cake with wheat germ

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


recipe for donut holes (low carb)

Donut Holes (Low Carb)

Made with soy protein isolate, water, egg, sour cream, cinnamon, artificial sweetener

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gluten-free zucchini bread

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

recipe for earl grey chocolate pots de creme (low carb)

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


recipe for low calorie, sugar free eggnog

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

recipe for low-fat tartar sauce

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

recipe for low fat pepper steak

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


recipe for low fat beef fajita

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

recipe for diabetic sour cream spice cake

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

recipe for diabetic chocolate sponge cake

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


recipe for vegetarian minestrone

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

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 fried cabbage

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


recipe for beef tenderloin steaks with smoky bacon bourbon sauce

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

recipe for almost fat-free cheesecake

Almost Fat-Free Cheesecake

Made with graham cracker crumbs, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 vegetarian eggplant salad (salata de vinete)

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

recipe for beef short ribs in tomato onion sauce

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

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 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

recipe for low-fat salmon and mushroom risotto

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

recipe for baked broccoli and cheese

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


recipe for vegetarian spanish rice

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

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 omelet pinwheels with mushroom sherry sauce

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


recipe for glorified rice

Glorified Rice

Made with heavy cream, maraschino cherries, pineapple juice, rice, crushed pineapple, fruit flavored gelatin, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for diabetic fudge

Diabetic Fudge

Made with nuts, vanilla extract, unflavored gelatin powder, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, sugar substitute, water, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
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 chicken-broccoli quiche

Diabetic Chicken-Broccoli Quiche

Made with half & half, egg substitute, broccoli florets, Swiss cheese, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dairy-free peppermint ice cream

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

recipe for fajita salad with creamy cilantro-lime sauce

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


recipe for butter rum muffins

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

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 baked halibut with salsa verde

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


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




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