CDKitchen, it's what's cooking online!
  • contact the CDKitchen helpdesk

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.



jump to the recipes


healthy eating recipe finder

 
Enter a word or two in the box to find recipes within the healthy eating section. You can search the title, ingredients, or entire recipe by selecting the appropriate option.

Recipes  /   healthy eating
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 low fat strawberry angel food cake dessert

Low Fat Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert

Made with angel food cake, vanilla pudding mix, cold water, strawberry gelatin powder, boiling water


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 bacon wrapped artichokes

Bacon Wrapped Artichokes

Made with half and half or cream, artichoke bottoms, bacon, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef stuffed mushrooms

Beef Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

get our recipe newsletters!
Get our daily recipe newsletter!

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!


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 baked sweet potato shoestring fries

Baked Sweet Potato Shoestring Fries

Made with non-stick cooking spray, orange juice, vegetable oil, ground ginger, salt, ground red pepper, sweet potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cool strawberry cream pie

Cool Strawberry Cream Pie

Made with strawberries, cream cheese, egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar substitute, gelatin, heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 tofu chocolate mousse

Tofu Chocolate Mousse

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


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 tofu lasagne (low carb)

Tofu Lasagne (Low Carb)

Made with ground beef, pork Italian sausage, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach, fresh basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef steaks with peppercorn sauce

Beef Steaks With Peppercorn Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, beef tenderloin steaks, cracked pepper, butter, brandy, whipping cream, green peppercorns

Method:   stovetop
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 apple pie (sugarless)

Apple Pie (Sugarless)

Made with flour, cinnamon, frozen sugarless apple juice, salt, butter or oleo, apples, cinnamon oil, red food coloring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 low-carb latkes

Low-Carb Latkes

Made with oil, onion, cauliflower, turnip, soy flour, eggs

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for classic coleslaw

Classic Coleslaw

Made with sugar substitute, salt or Vege-Sal, green cabbage, coleslaw mix, red onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, prepared mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat summer seafood salad

Low-Fat Summer Seafood Salad

Made with salt, hot pepper sauce, rice, crab meat, water chestnuts, celery, green onions, plain nonfat yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetarian stuffed peppers

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Made with dried oregano, olive oil, rice, garlic, Veggie Ground Round, orange or yellow peppers, tomato sauce, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for maple-balsamic glazed salmon

Maple-Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Made with salmon fillet, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pancake syrup, garlic, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat new england style clam chowder

Low-Fat New England Style Clam Chowder

Made with onion, potatoes, clams, chicken bouillon granules, milk, flour, cornstarch, water, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for watermelon strawberry shake

Watermelon Strawberry Shake

Made with banana, lemon yogurt, watermelon, strawberries


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 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 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 low fat strawberry bread

Low Fat Strawberry Bread

Made with strawberries, unbleached flour, sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, applesauce, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

recipe for bacon cheeseburger quiche

Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche

Made with white pepper, garlic powder, ground beef, onion, bacon, eggs, mayonnaise, heavy cream, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for breakfast couscous cereal

Breakfast Couscous Cereal

Made with cinnamon, water, orange juice, couscous, orange zest, almonds, honey, frozen apple juice concentrate

Method:   microwave
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 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 tofu spaghetti balls

Tofu Spaghetti Balls

Made with spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, black pepper, dry mustard, onion, firm tofu, breadcrumbs, peanut butter, soy sauce, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin marble cheesecake

Pumpkin Marble Cheesecake

Made with cinnamon, pumpkin, pecans, butter, cream cheese, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 low carb chicken cacciatore

Low Carb Chicken Cacciatore

Made with butter, onion, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, white wine, bay leaves, basil, black pepper, tomato sauce, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked spaghetti squash lasagna style

Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Style

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, black olives, spaghetti squash, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, dried basil, vegetable bouillon, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 guilt free potato salad

Guilt Free Potato Salad

Made with white pepper, potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 lowfat spicy pinto beans

Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans

Made with tomatoes, chili powder, dried pinto beans, chicken broth, onion, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, vegetable bouillon granules, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lavender-pepper-fennel steak

Lavender-Pepper-Fennel Steak

Made with dried lavender, steak sauce, butter, black pepper, white pepper, ground fennel, rib eye steak, canola oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic banana bread

Diabetic Banana Bread

Made with bananas, vinegar, milk, sugar, sugar substitute, margarine, egg, egg whites, baking soda, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cauliflower kugel

Cauliflower Kugel

Made with paprika, black pepper, salt, eggs, frozen cauliflower, onion, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled mahi-mahi with arugula

Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Arugula

Made with arugula or watercress, tomatoes, mahi-mahi steaks, olive oil, purple onion, garlic, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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




About CDKitchen

Online since 1995, CDKitchen has grown into a large collection of delicious recipes created by home cooks and professional chefs from around the world. We are all about tasty treats, good eats, and fun food. Join our community of 200K+ members - browse for a recipe, submit your own, add a review, or upload a recipe photo.