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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 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 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 diabetic apricot-ginger chicken

Diabetic Apricot-Ginger Chicken

Made with chicken broth, apricot fruit spread, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, boneless skinless chicken breast

Method:   stovetop
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 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

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recipe for low carb mexican stuffed pie

Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Pie

Made with egg white, sour cream, garlic powder, ground sirloin or lean ground pork, onions, green pepper, chili powder, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for parmesan puffs ii (low carb)

Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)

Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
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 baked halibut with salsa verde

Baked Halibut With Salsa Verde

Made with lemon juice, garlic, halibut steak, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh parsley, shallots, capers

Method:   oven
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 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 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 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 vegan coconut custard pie

Vegan Coconut Custard Pie

Made with unsweetened shredded coconut, whole wheat graham crackers, vegan margarine, Japanese-style tofu, sunflower oil, vanilla extract, salt, Sucanat or other granulated...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 fish cacciatore with rice

Fish Cacciatore With Rice

Made with fresh mushrooms, fish fillets, onions, tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, garlic, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 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 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 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-fat fitness energy bars

Low-Fat Fitness Energy Bars

Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, crispy brown rice cereal, sesame seeds, dried, unsulfured apricots, raisins or currants, protein powder, wheat germ, brown rice syrup...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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





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