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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 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 low fat butter chicken

Low Fat Butter Chicken

Made with onion, garlic, chicken breast or thigh, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, salt and pepper, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
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 tuna melt

Tuna Melt

Made with Cheddar cheese, English muffins, chunk white tuna packed in water, green onions, coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dried dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic candy apple

Diabetic Candy Apple

Made with frozen nondairy whipped topping, Granny Smith apple, cherry gelatin powder, diet cherry cola

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for diabetic deviled eggs

Diabetic Deviled Eggs

Made with salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 gluten free zucchini applesauce spice cake

Gluten Free Zucchini Applesauce Spice Cake

Made with zucchini, applesauce, gluten-free spice cake mix, egg, egg white, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 low carb peanut butter and jelly cookies

Low Carb Peanut Butter And Jelly Cookies

Made with sugar-free jam, baking soda, granular sugar substitute, egg, vanilla extract, peanut butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic cream cheese mints

Diabetic Cream Cheese Mints

Made with food coloring, cream cheese, powdered sugar substitute, water, mint flavoring


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 sugar free strawberry pie

Sugar Free Strawberry Pie

Made with whipped topping, water, pie shell, strawberry gelatin, strawberries, vanilla pudding

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb cauliflower salad

Low Carb Cauliflower Salad

Made with black pepper, salt, oregano, cauliflower, red bell pepper, parsley, Greek olives, capers, olive oil, white vinegar

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 low-fat pumpkin mousse pie

Low-Fat Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Made with graham cracker pie crust, pumpkin puree, skim milk, vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, whipped topping


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low-carb texas-style chili

Low-Carb Texas-Style Chili

Made with tomato paste, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, ground beef round, boneless beef chuck, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin seeds, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low carb new york style cheesecake with nut crust

Low Carb New York Style Cheesecake with Nut Crust

Made with Sugar Twin, Brazil nuts, butter, brown sugar substitute, cinnamon, cream cheese, salt, sugar substitute

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for guilt-free bananas foster

Guilt-Free Bananas Foster

Made with ground cinnamon, orange juice, bananas, margarine, brown sugar, rum extract

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 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 low fat lemon chicken with vegetables

Low Fat Lemon Chicken with Vegetables

Made with black pepper, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, chicken broth, whole mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 gluten free soft pretzels

Gluten Free Soft Pretzels

Made with baking soda, water, dry active yeast, bean mix flour, xanthan gum, vegetable oil, salt, millet or sorgum flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low fat shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Low Fat Shrimp And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with dried thyme, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, turkey kielbasa, long-grain rice, whole peeled tomatoes, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 black beans & brown rice

Black Beans & Brown Rice

Made with oil, onion, sweet green or red peppers, chopped mild green chilies, garlic, cumin, crushed oregano, cooked black beans, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 asian pork with vegetables and brown rice

Asian Pork With Vegetables And Brown Rice

Made with lime juice, fresh ginger, garlic, pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, chicken broth, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, jalapeno, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 blueberry popcorn bars

Low-Fat Blueberry Popcorn Bars

Made with margarine or butter, white vanilla chips, miniature marshmallows, dried blueberries, microwave popcorn, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 adai

Adai

Made with coconut, salt, rice, urad dal, chana dal, yellow split peas, chili powder, onion, carrot


Time:   over 5 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




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