Made with whipped topping, water, pie shell, strawberry gelatin, strawberries, vanilla pudding
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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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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Sugar Free Strawberry Pie
Topless Slim Apple Pie
Made with sweetener, salt, pie shell, apples, lemon, cornstarch, ground cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies
Made with chocolate bar, butter, Splenda or Maltitol Crystals, molasses, eggs, almond flour, vanilla whey protein powder, oat bran, baking soda, salt
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Fat Potato Pancakes
Made with black pepper, sugar, salt, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, baking powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
Gluten Free Rice Crust Pizza
Made with white rice, mozzarella cheese, egg, onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, tomato sauce or pizza sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Golden Lentil Soup
Made with cayenne pepper, orange lentils, chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, curry powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Diabetic Banana Bread
Made with bananas, vinegar, milk, sugar, sugar substitute, margarine, egg, egg whites, baking soda, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cauliflower Kugel
Made with paprika, black pepper, salt, eggs, frozen cauliflower, onion, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Braised Turkey Thighs
Made with chicken broth, onion, celery, carrots, ketchup, salt, paprika, black pepper, turkey thighs, all-purpose flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Low Carb Stuffing
Made with eggs, cauliflower, yellow squash, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, fresh sage, fresh thyme, garlic, black pepper, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
Light Egg Nog
Made with cinnamon sticks, evaporated milk, frozen egg product, thawed or egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, light rum, skim milk, ground nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Diabetic Candy Apple
Made with frozen nondairy whipped topping, Granny Smith apple, cherry gelatin powder, diet cherry cola
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Fat French Fries
Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, potatoes, oil, black pepper, sea salt, paprika
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Meat-Crust Pizza
Made with onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, Italian plum tomatoes, crushed red pepper, oregano, basil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Reuben Casserole
Made with dill pickle relish, sour cream, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, relish, mayonnaise, ketchup
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gluten-Free Sour Cream Cornbread
Made with salt, gluten-free baking powder, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, sour cream, milk, gluten-free flour, yellow cornmeal
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Fat Salsa Chicken
Made with Parmesan cheese, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, salsa, green onions
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Deviled Eggs
Made with salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ham
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Deep-Dish Pizza
Made with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, cream cheese, eggs, half and half, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, Italian cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Low-Fat Baked Zucchini, Tomato, And Potato Casserole
Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, olive oil cooking spray, tomatoes, zucchini, russet potato, garlic, fresh basil
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Carb Butterscotch Cheesecakes
Made with butterscotch pudding mix, sugar substitute, water, gelatin, cream cheese
Method: microwave
Time: 2-5 hours
Low Carb Shepherd's Pie With Fauxtato Topping
Made with ground beef, green beans, zucchini, tomato paste, egg, dried basil, salt and pepper, cauliflower
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Diabetic Cream Cheese Mints
Made with food coloring, cream cheese, powdered sugar substitute, water, mint flavoring
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Pumpkin Casserole
Made with pumpkin puree, egg, brown sugar substitute, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pecans, butter, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Patty Pan Lasagna
Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tropical Smoothie
Made with plain or vanilla yogurt, banana, mango, papaya, kiwi fruit
Time: under 30 minutes
Almost Fat-Free Cheesecake
Made with graham cracker crumbs, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cream cheese
Method: oven
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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