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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 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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 vegan maple cheesecake

Vegan Maple Cheesecake

Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, margarine, soft tofu, soy milk

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tofu fajitas

Tofu Fajitas

Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 slow cooker vegetarian 15-bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili

Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 chef paul's light french silk pie

Chef Paul's Light French Silk Pie

Made with whipped topping, brown sugar, chocolate sandwich cookies, egg substitute, non-stick cooking spray, chocolate bars, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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-carb creamy salad dressing

Low-Carb Creamy Salad Dressing

Made with salt and coarse ground black pepper, cream cheese, olive oil, white vinegar, garlic, prepared mustard


Time:   under 30 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 blueberry muffins

Low Carb Blueberry Muffins

Made with blueberries, club soda, heavy cream, eggs, baking powder, sugar substitute, soy flour, wheat or oat bran, vegetable oil cooking spray

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tropical pasta salad

Tropical Pasta Salad

Made with seasoned rice vinegar, spiral pasta, raisins, papaya, nectarine, mango, fresh basil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gluten free biscuits

Gluten Free Biscuits

Made with buttermilk, tapioca flour, white rice flour, quinoa flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tropical smoothie

Tropical Smoothie

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 banana nut pancakes (gluten free)

Banana Nut Pancakes (Gluten Free)

Made with walnuts, rice flour, baking powder, salt, xanthan gum, water, vegetable oil, honey, egg yolks, bananas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low carb lemon poppyseed muffins

Low Carb Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Made with poppy seeds, lemon extract, soy flour, soy protein powder, egg, heavy cream, sugar substitute, seltzer water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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





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