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
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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Banana Spice Cake
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
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
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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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
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
Vegan Stir-Fry Sauce
Made with sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Guilt-Free Bananas Foster
Made with ground cinnamon, orange juice, bananas, margarine, brown sugar, rum extract
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Diabetic Deviled Eggs
Made with salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ham
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegan Maple Cheesecake
Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, margarine, soft tofu, soy milk
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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 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
Low Fat French Fries
Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, potatoes, oil, black pepper, sea salt, paprika
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Low-Carb Latkes
Made with oil, onion, cauliflower, turnip, soy flour, eggs
Method: electric skillet/wok
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Buttermilk Souffle Cake
Made with eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, nonfat dry milk, cocoa powder, sugar, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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-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
Low-Carb Butterscotch Cheesecakes
Made with butterscotch pudding mix, sugar substitute, water, gelatin, cream cheese
Method: microwave
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Tropical Pasta Salad
Made with seasoned rice vinegar, spiral pasta, raisins, papaya, nectarine, mango, fresh basil
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Tropical Smoothie
Made with plain or vanilla yogurt, banana, mango, papaya, kiwi fruit
Time: under 30 minutes
Breakfast Couscous Cereal
Made with cinnamon, water, orange juice, couscous, orange zest, almonds, honey, frozen apple juice concentrate
Method: microwave
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
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
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
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
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
















































