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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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 diabetic chicken-broccoli quiche

Diabetic Chicken-Broccoli Quiche

Made with half & half, egg substitute, broccoli florets, Swiss cheese, chicken

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 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 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 gluten-free vegetarian stuffed peppers

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Made with cilantro, garlic, bell peppers, black beans, corn, rice, onions, cumin, Cheddar cheese, Jalapeno Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy low carb gyros wraps

Easy Low Carb Gyros Wraps

Made with onion powder, lemon, onion, cucumber, tomato, sea salt and pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemon spinach couscous

Lemon Spinach Couscous

Made with lemon wedges, baby spinach leaves, olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, water, salt, black pepper, whole wheat couscous, lemon peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic whole-wheat pumpkin muffins

Diabetic Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

Made with sugar, salt, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin, canola oil, honey, frozen apple juice concentrate

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 grilled amberjack with caramelized onion

Grilled Amberjack With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, Vidalia onion, maple syrup, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, amber jack fillets, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

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 low-carb chicken fajita casserole

Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Casserole

Made with jack cheese, oil, chicken breast, taco seasoning mix, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, red & green pepper, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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





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