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Healthy Eating and Special Diets

Healthy Eating and Special Diets

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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 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 carb beef stroganoff

Low Carb Beef Stroganoff

Made with pepperoncini, curry powder, olive oil, onions, beef cubes, white wine, garlic, mushrooms, cream, tamari soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jerk tuna steaks

Jerk Tuna Steaks

Made with jerk seasoning, tuna steaks, lemon juice, olive oil

Method:   oven
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

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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 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 cabbage stroganoff

Cabbage Stroganoff

Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, cabbage, sweet onion, beef bouillon powder, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vegan stir-fry sauce

Vegan Stir-Fry Sauce

Made with sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce


Time:   under 30 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 chicken with bacon tomato and thyme

Chicken With Bacon Tomato And Thyme

Made with fresh thyme, Roma tomatoes, red onion, bacon, boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 fat free mexican corn bread

Fat Free Mexican Corn Bread

Made with jalapeno chilies, diced green chilies, yellow cornmeal, white or whole wheat flour, baking powder, egg, milk, soy milk or rice milk, creamed corn, onion, red...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low-fat fruited chicken salad

Low-Fat Fruited Chicken Salad

Made with green onion, pineapple chunks, grapes, apple, raisins, almonds, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, curry powder, pineapple juice


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 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 round-up bean casserole

Round-Up Bean Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, bell pepper, ground beef, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for diabetic lemon chiffon pie

Diabetic Lemon Chiffon Pie

Made with graham cracker crust, water, unflavored gelatin powder, egg, egg yolks, granular sugar substitute, lemon juice, lemon rind, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low-carb blt soup

Low-Carb BLT Soup

Made with heavy cream, bacon, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, chicken broth, tomato, romaine lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for skinny tuna noodle casserole

Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

Made with celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, frozen sweet corn, mushroom soup, tuna, skim milk, hot pepper sauce, parsley, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 carb chocolate chiffon cake

Low Carb Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Made with vanilla extract, eggs, whole grain pastry flour, sugar or sugar substitute, sweetener, baking soda, cocoa, salt, canola oil, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sour cream chicken quiche

Sour Cream Chicken Quiche

Made with eggs, Swiss cheese, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, chicken, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for diabetic crustless spinach quiche

Diabetic Crustless Spinach Quiche

Made with cooking spray, frozen chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, egg substitute, eggs, egg whites, onion, salt and pepper, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for whole-wheat sponge cake

Whole-Wheat Sponge Cake

Made with eggs, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, lemon extract, almond extract, whole wheat flour, salt, cream of tartar, frozen berries

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 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 roasted fingerling potatoes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for light cream of vegetable soup

Light Cream Of Vegetable Soup

Made with evaporated milk, vegetable broth, carrots, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, potatoes, onion, seasoning, ground curry, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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

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 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 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 butterflied chops with sundried tomato sauce

Butterflied Chops with Sundried Tomato Sauce

Made with dried basil, pork chops, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, white wine, water, evaporated skim milk, tomato paste, sun-dried tomato

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb pizza

Low Carb Pizza

Made with ground beef, sausage, bacon, cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 pineapple upside down cake (low carb)

Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Low Carb)

Made with sugar substitute, brown sugar substitute, Diabetisweet, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, pineapple extract, mace, fresh pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for banana spice cake

Banana Spice Cake

Made with ground cloves, cinnamon, butter, cream cheese, sugar substitute, Diabetisweet, brown sugar substitute, eggs, almond flour, baking powder

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 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 tofu chocolate mousse

Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Made with vanilla extract, tofu, instant pudding mix, cocoa powder, whipping cream


Time:   under 30 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 tuscan halibut (low carb)

Tuscan Halibut (low carb)

Made with tomatoes, prepared pesto, halibut steaks

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian egg drop and parmesan cheese soup

Italian Egg Drop and Parmesan Cheese Soup

Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, chicken stock or broth, salt and pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 carne asada con chile guajillo

Carne Asada con Chile Guajillo

Made with beef tenderloin, cider vinegar, salt, sugar, dried chiles guajillos, garlic, cumin seeds, dried oregano, beef stock

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 chocolate buttermilk souffle cake

Chocolate Buttermilk Souffle Cake

Made with eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, nonfat dry milk, cocoa powder, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low-fat chocolate popcorn

Low-Fat Chocolate Popcorn

Made with cinnamon, popcorn, non-stick cooking spray, powdered cocoa mix


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fat-free cream soup mix

Fat-free Cream Soup Mix

Made with nonfat dry powdered milk, dried onion flakes, cornstarch, chicken bouillon granules, dried basil, dried thyme, dried bell peppers


Time:   under 30 minutes




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