Special Diet Recipes and Dishes

A tasty, healthy, low-carb cracker recipe! These crackers are great, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly. Photos included.

This French recipe makes a superb pizza pie variant of it, with a wonderful sweetness granted by tomatoes and onions, complemented by salty anchovies and olives.

This quick, healthy, and delicious filling vegetarian Tex-Mex dinner is sure to please everyone (even the meatiest meat eater).

Here are my three favorite Weight Watchers dessert recipes: Mandarin gelatin yogurt, strawberry pineapple sherbet, and chocolate peanut butter ice cream treats.

Recipe for homemade vegan sausages made using beans. These sausages are also wheat-, egg-, milk-, soya-, and nut-free so they are suitable for a range of special dietary requirements.

This recipe is an adaptation of a traditional German flourless hazelnut cake that my family of Paleo eaters indulges in. It is a diabetic-friendly and tasty alternative to regular cake.

Try these gluten free breakfast ideas to start your kids' day with a meal you both can feel good about.

Here is an easy recipe for a cheesy vegan gravy from back in the day when miso was new and exotic. There is no carob or brewer's yeast in this recipe—just delicious flavour and virtuous grub!

Don't miss out on blueberry muffins just because you avoid eggs or milk! This recipe is bursting full of berry flavor, with subtle hints of lemon, finished with a sweet topping to add dimension.

Tomato soup is my all-time favorite: I love to make different types of soups with tomatoes. This tomato soup is vegan and extremely appetizing. The Tahini adds a good nutty flavor and, the basil adds freshness to this pureed winter soup.

It's hard to find an easy vegan cookie recipe that's equally as delicious, but these oatmeal banana cookies have won my heart, and are bound to win your heart, too! Try it and they'll become your fave

South Indian sambar is a spicy lentil curry with a thick, aromatic gravy and lots of veggies. This healthy dish pairs well with plain rice, idli, dosa etc. You can use it as a side dish with any meal!

No eggs or dairy, but all the taste. This is NOT the tasteless "wacky cake" or "crazy cake" recipe that is all over the internet. This cake is far superior. Your guests will enjoy it too!

Gluten intolerance can be a serious condition in people with celiac disease. Luckily, many gluten-free flours are available. I use some of these in my pumpkin muffin recipe.

Ideas, hints and tips on ways that plant based foods can incorporate into your day to day diet.

Learn valuable tips to baking with gluten free flour. Gluten free baking does not have to be intimidating. Easy and useful tips.

No time to cook? No worries! You can have a pizza ready in about 30 minutes, with minimal prep, using this simple recipe.

"Meaty" but meatless chili that doesn't rely on soy protein or frozen veggie crumbles. This would be great to have on Super Bowl Sunday.

Making the switch to vegetarian eating has so many benefits for so many people that it's a shame when people don't stick with it because they simply don't have the support or resources to keep going. Here are ten tips to help you maintain balance and moderation when making the switch, provide positive reinforcement to help make your choice stick, and get connected to some terrific support resources. Eat well. Be healthy. Be happy.

Looking for a healthy alternative to Alfredo sauce? Following a Paleo, vegan, or dairy-free diet? Give cauliflower Alfredo a try tonight.

Tired of making a labor-intensive curry? Follow this easy recipe for making a delicious vegan curry in less time. I used potato, tomato, capsicum, and some spice powders in this recipe. Try it!

Nothing tastes better on cold winter days than a piping hot bowl of soup. This hearty vegan soup is made with many winter vegetable favorites such as turnips, butternut squash, and kale.

This is a low-carb cheesy beer bread recipe. Info about flax seed, flaxseed meal, and flax oil is included, along with photos.

This recipe is an excellent alternative to fast food or take out. It's super simple to prepare, inexpensive, and satisfying!

Delicious low calorie lunch recipes for those who need gluten free food. Quick and easy to make meals.

Guernsey Bean Jar is a traditional dish that originated in the British Channel Island of Guernsey. Whilst normally containing beef and pork, this recipe is a vegetarian version.

An obvious pick for what to eat on the paleo diet is salad. That wonderful dish is quick, easy, and customizable. Salad dressings, on the other hand, are few and far between with paleo. Try homemade!

A healthy and delicious recipe for carrot cake, made with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. This cake is suitable for diabetics.

Now those with milk and egg allergies or restrictions can enjoy homemade, thin, and crispy oatmeal cookies. The crunchy texture is full of whole grain deliciousness, making a very satisfying treat!

Not your typical quesadilla recipe! A meal that satisfies vegetarians, but with enough flavor and body to make any meat eater want more.

Learn how to make your own signature soups using Manischewitz cello soup mixes as basic soup starters.

Enjoy this healthy and meatless Mexican meal tonight! Learn about its nutritious star ingredient - sweet potatoes. Also learn how to make your own quick enchilada sauce that cuts way back on sodium.

Many restaurants now offer gluten free dining. Is it just marketing? Find out which restaurants may be safe for people with gluten allergies and which ones to avoid.

You don't need wheat flour to have a scrumptious chocolate cake for dessert at your next party or family gathering. This cake is a crowd-pleaser that all of your family and friends can enjoy.

This vegetarian recipe is for health-conscious people who care about their mind and body. Instructions complete with pictures.

Without protein, we cease to function! Kick start your day with this vegan protein smoothie that's packed with phytonutrient-based nutritional value.

An easy recipe for burgers that uses leftover risotto. In this recipe tasks are divided up between adults and children to make cooking with kids easy and fun! Also contains variations for anyone with allergies to gluten, nuts, dairy produce or eggs, and for vegans.

Fenugreek leaf(methi leaf) is a popular veggie due to its unique aroma as well as miraculous health benefits. This methi leaf curry is a very healthy dish. This goes well with roti, chapati, poori, etc

Cooked incorrectly, tofu can turn out slimy and flavorless. My special method uses dry-frying and marinating, resulting in firm, flavorful tofu that leaves even meat-eaters impressed.

I am one of those people who spends hours looking at cookbooks. Here are my top recommendations for vegan cooks.

A really easy and tasty recipe for chocolate muffins that uses no sugar or artificial sweeteners.

There are several types of non-dairy milk. Learn what the options are and how they stack up against one another.

Eating a Paleo diet breakfast does not mean eggs every morning! Try a delicious and healthy Pumpkin Pancakes!

Cheese sauce serves as a vital ingredient for macaroni & cheese dishes, as well as a delicious spread over tortilla chips for nachos.

A 7 day meal plan for those on a gluten and wheat free diet. If you have celiac disease, and need help with ideas on gluten free meals, this article will give you 4 gluten free meals for each day of the week.

Photos and text showing how to make a potentially life-saving mucilage with whole flax seeds. Can be used for lung-ailments, or in place of egg whites in recipes.

Find a flavorful recipe for a meatless meal. A combination of spinach, cheese, and kidney beans (accompanied by a simple, fresh salsa) makes these quesadillas a great addition to any weekly meal plan.

This easily prepared soup is tasty, nutritious, and only takes about 30 minutes to make (but a bit longer to do the washing up!).

If you are looking for a healthy alternative to pesto sauce, try my vegan pesto sauce. This delicious vegan pesto sauce includes nutritional yeast, a cheese substitute with vitamins and protein!

Are you a vegetarian who still craves the taste of good old fashioned British fish and chips? Crave no more, for here is a great tasting recipe using halloumi cheese as a fish substitute. Lovely crisp batter, chunky chips, drenched in salt and vinegar, is there any better meal, I think not.

Almond milk contains many beneficial vitamins and minerals. For those who cannot consume dairy due to allergies or an intolerance, almond milk is a great alternative. It is even considered by some to be a superior beverage.

A wholesome, versatile, gluten-free recipe that is so tasty you won't believe how easy it was to make!

Vine ripened tomatoes, vintage parmesan cheese, sauteed vegetables, and fresh, home-grown herbs combine to make a delicious summer pie.

Tips for eating vegetarian at fast food restaurants. Vegetarian menu items that are available at national chains. List of items vegetarians should avoid.

This dairy free chocolate cake recipe heralds from the Great Depression, when milk, butter, and eggs were too expensive for use in desserts. Wacky cake is vegan and dairy free.

How do vegetarians get enough protein without eating meat? How much protein does a person actually need? And what meatless and dairy-free options are available?

Quorn recently released a new line of vegetarian sausages. I used their chicken and apple in this recipe. It is something different and definitely tasty!

When people find out I'm a soy milk user, they've often said they'd like to switch from dairy milk, but can't get used to soy. I really really enjoy my soy products now, but it did take a while to get used to them. Here are my tips for inducing...

Stuffed eggplant curry, or badanekai ennegai, is a popular vegetarian curries. It is spicy and flavorful. This curry is best eaten with plain rice rotis. Making this curry is easy. Try it!

Searching for a gluten-free pie crust that doesn't crumble or taste like cardboard? Want a classic recipe to show off your gluten-free skills? Search no further!

Wontons make a wonderful evening snack or party appetizer. These veggie dumplings are very delicious when eaten with a hot sauce. Try this easy and quick recipe!

A protein foods list for vegetarians include dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds and other plant foods. Provides a variety of protein rich foods and includes grams per serving.

Corn tortillas are nutritious and great for a gluten-free diet. Since some commercially-produced corn tortillas contain gluten, though, your safest bet is to make them at home. How do you make corn tortillas from scratch? Where can you purchase the right type of corn? What is lime? In this article you will find the answers to all your questions plus step-by-step instructions for making tortillas. Also included are recipes for using your delicious homemade tortillas.

Better tasting than any gluten-full vanilla cake you've ever had, guaranteed!

Information regarding gluten free vegan food with an example of straightforward meals for one day.

My garbanzo banana bread is a new treat that bakes up dense and hearty, yet still delicious. GF and milk free, this chick pea flour bread suits many peoples' needs and tastes.

Making a healthy and delicious breakfast is a challenging task for everyone. Fenugreek-leaf steamed dumplings are a nutritious and tasty dish you can make for the breakfast or for an evening snack.

A recipe for a traditional French recipe. This one tends to follow the more authentic method of preparing this delicious vegetable stew.

Flour-free muffins — perfect for those times when you just NEED to bake something but don't seem to have any 'baking' ingredients on hand.

Tamales are ridiculously easy to make, using this veganized recipe for basic masa, plus an assortment of yummy filling ideas.

This is a protein-rich curry that has a rich cashew-nut flavor. Adding a few vegetables and some soya chunks make it colorful and healthier. Serve this curry with pancakes or with fried rice.

A vegan meal that is simple and delicious!

An easy homemade protein bar recipe. Each bar contains 20g protein. No bake protein bars which you can complete in only 40 minutes. Great before or after workouts or as a high protein healthy snack.

This delectable ice cream recipe uses chia seeds to emulsify the other ingredients in a high-power blender. You will enjoy healthy, plant-based ice cream that tastes better than the "real thing."

Torn between two loves? I want to love meat AND eat like a vegetarian. Can I manage both? Let's talk about!

Tomato and capsicum curry can be made in a jiffy, with a few ingredients and very less time! Try out this tangy, healthy, and colorful curry for a change. Enjoy eating the curry with any breads .

A juicy steak, mushrooms, and a delicious layered peanut butter dessert. What can sound more appetizing than that? It's one that men, women, and even children will enjoy.

A luscious vegan, dairy-free ice cream recipe bursting with the flavor of ripe bananas, maple-syrup glazed walnuts, and dark chocolate. Unsweetened coconut milk and coconut cream make it super creamy.

Ways to reduce sugar while still enjoying some sweetness in your life: tips that are easy to follow.

This energy bar recipe is easy to make and does not require any cooking! Delicious and nutritious energy bar recipe that does not contain sugar.

There are now more non-dairy ice cream options widely available than ever before. Here are my very favorites.

Textured vegetable protein is a processed product that has a high protein content and is usually made from soybeans. It's a useful food for vegans but is controversial.

Eating a vegetarian diet doesn't have to be boring. There are many great recipes out there for those of us who choose to be vegetarian. Even those of us who do not follow a vegetarian diet can benefit from these recipes, however. Statistics show...

Enjoy an unusually savory vegetarian red beans and rice recipe, tested in our kitchens and loved in our homes.

Without the necessary flour for our pie crusts, we had to get creative! An internet search found so many options it was hard to choose. The best ingredient we had in the pantry was almonds.

Gluten free cookies don't have to be hard as rocks and taste bland. This review of five gluten free chocolate chip cookie mixes gives you the skinny before you make your purchase. Thumbs up: Jules.

Three of my favorite Weight Watchers pasta recipes. These are my modifications for spaghetti pie, lasagna rolls, and chicken broccoli fettuccine.

Part two of my recipe series on how to cook a feast for the holidays with just two people, including recipes for cranberry sauce, green beans, and roasted yams.

Neufchatel cheese and fresh fruit make this low-carb dessert a real Valentine's day winner!

In this recipe series, I teach you how to make a delicious holiday feast for just two people, starting with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

Pamela's Gluten Free Bread Mix is very versatile, producing consistent bagels, bread, pizza crust, and pancakes. If you're looking for a gluten free flour mix, try Pamela's Bread Mix.

Knol-khol is a crunchy, low-calorie, low-fat, cholesterol-free vegetable. It is high in fiber and vitamins. This spicy curry has a hot and tangy tomato gravy. This pairs well with flat breads.

My own delicious gluten-free scones recipe. Try the cheese or fruit variations, or make a delicious g-free 'cobbler' topping for savory pies.

A very tasty recipe for gluten free nut burgers that is high in nutrients, good for anyone with high cholesterol and reduces your risk of developing diabetes. Includes nutritional information.

Are you looking for something different than the run of the mill kale chips? How about brussels sprout chips? Raw, easy to make, nutritious and extremely tasty. You'll fall in love with these chips!

A day of gluten-free vegan meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The original taste of ice cream—soft and smooth, creamy and delicious! But without the animal products.

Eating keto can be an expensive proposition, but it doesn't have to be.

Salad dressings are easy to make, and I have compiled a collection of the 10 healthiest and best-tasting salad dressing recipes for you. Don't buy the ones at the store—make your own today!

Becoming vegan isn't always easy, and it doesn't always happen overnight. Here are a few useful tips to help you get started.