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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 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 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 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 low carb chocolate chip cookies

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

recipe for low fat potato pancakes

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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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 gluten free rice crust pizza

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

recipe for golden lentil soup

Golden Lentil Soup

Made with cayenne pepper, orange lentils, chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 braised turkey thighs

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


recipe for low carb stuffing

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

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 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 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 light egg nog

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


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

recipe for low fat french fries

Low Fat French Fries

Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, potatoes, oil, black pepper, sea salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meat-crust pizza

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


recipe for low carb reuben casserole

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

recipe for gluten-free sour cream cornbread

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

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 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 deep-dish pizza

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

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 low-fat baked zucchini, tomato, and potato casserole

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

recipe for low-carb butterscotch cheesecakes

Low-Carb Butterscotch Cheesecakes

Made with butterscotch pudding mix, sugar substitute, water, gelatin, cream cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb shepherd's pie with fauxtato topping

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


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 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 low carb pumpkin casserole

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


recipe for patty pan lasagna

Patty Pan Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 tropical smoothie

Tropical Smoothie

Made with plain or vanilla yogurt, banana, mango, papaya, kiwi fruit


Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 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




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