Special Diet Recipes and Dishes

My favorite go-to drinks on the keto diet are essential for me to feel satisfied—and at the same time know that what I am putting into my body is healthy.

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!

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

This healthy recipe is pretty close to Taco Bell's Mexican pizza—but full of veggies. It's surprisingly easy to make, and it's kosher! This took under an hour to make start to finish, from scratch. It's gluten-free and fits into my container counts for 21-day fix.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

As someone who did not become a vegetarian until age 27, I was fully aware of how a burger should look, smell, and taste. While not every manufacturer or restaurant has mastered the veggie burger just yet, there are some very tasty options on the market right now that could fool most meat eaters.

Excellent vegan-friendly veggie burger recipe adapted from the Blue Plate Diner classic, featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives." This is a bean-based burger that is tasty and filling. Try it out, then put your own spin on it!

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.

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

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.

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

Whole-grain flour, applesauce, and almond butter make for a moist, nutritious zucchini bread. Toast it; add a dab of vegan buttery spread. Absolutely delicious and totally guilt-free!

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.

A 7-day meal plan for those on a gluten-free 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.

Baking your own bagels at home means you know exactly what when into them. These are vegan, easy to make, and delicious!

Summer BBQ and cookout time is here! As you gather with family and friends to spend more time together outdoors, a little bit of extra planning and vigilance will go a long way, so that you can safely enjoy the gathering while managing your food allergies.

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.

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.

8 easy protein options for vegetarians. A great way to provide protein for your vegetarian friends and family.

A baker's dozen of fun, creative, and peanut-free desserts delight kids' taste buds. Make a peanut-free treat that will put a smile on the face of any child with food allergies. Take a look at my recipe suggestions.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

They are a healthy breakfast option. In this recipe, bananas and water are used instead of eggs and milk. To make it creamier, use soy milk instead of water.

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!

No eggs, dairy, or nuts in these huge, gooey cinnamon rolls that look, taste, and smell like they came from that chain store at the mall! Your family will drop whatever they are doing and run to the kitchen when they smell these!

These gluten-free oatmeal squares are filling and delicious!

Buddha bowls are a versatile meal that I've incorporated into the meal rotation each week. They're vegan, 21 Day Fix approved, kosher, and delicious. With one simple change, they're low-carb as well.

These brownies are (relatively) inexpensive, easy to make, delicious, and 100% gluten free. My daughter, a gluten-intolerant 2nd-degree black belt, eats them before workouts and takes them to overseas competitions.

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.

If you have a tiny aubergine (eggplant), a mug of red lentils, some rice and some spices on standby, it doesn't matter if your fridge looks empty because you can easily turn that into an Indian-style curry extravaganza in 30 minutes or even less.

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.

When I say unliving or cooked foods, I am referring to foods that have had most or all of their nutrients and enzymes cooked out of them, above 118 degrees F/48 degrees C.

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

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

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.

Learn to make chewy, fudgy, gluten-free brownies from scratch. This recipe is quick & easy and makes brownies lots yummier than those you get from a box mix!

Many people think of adopting a vegetarian diet as an inherently difficult act of self-denial. But with interest growing in the Mediterranean diet, vegetarian no longer means bland and boring.

A vegan meal that is simple and delicious!

Great recipes for yellow squash and zucchini, all with low carb counts - even fried squash and fried zucchini. You won’t miss the carbs! Photos included.

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.

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

Low carb, keto friendly recipe for lasagna stuffed mushrooms with ground beef, cheeses, spinach, and marinara sauce.

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

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

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 .

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!

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!

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

Raw (or living) foods are foods that are consumed uncooked and unprocessed and are between 92-118 degrees F (33-48 degrees C). Whether you choose to say "raw" or "living," it refers to the same amazingly nutrient-rich foods.

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.

Gluten-free cereals are harder to find at the grocery store than you might think. It isn't simply a matter of checking a label to make sure it doesn't have wheat, barley, or rye on the label. Here are a list of cereals that are gluten-free and some places that you can get them.

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...

An excellent gluten-free substitute for either white whole-wheat or whole-wheat pastry flour. It has double the protein and fiber compared to commercial gluten-free baking flour alternatives.

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.

One day of meals eaten by myself and my one year old son. All recipes are vegan and gluten-free.

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

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

I've instituted meatless Mondays in my house. I wanted a burrito bowl with cheese and found a great substitute that allows me to eat kosher, healthy, gluten-free, and clean while still being a vegetarian meal.

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!

Looking for a low-carb or gluten-free ramen recipe that's still super tasty? Here it is! Whether you have diabetes, on a diet, or have other dietary needs that restrict your love of ramen, this recipe could be for you.

Need a fast and easy no-sugar dessert? I review popular mixes and give my own recipe.

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.

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.

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

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.

Three vegan burger recipes to suit all tastes. Easy to make and protein-packed, these burgers can be made from tempeh, tofu or soya mince. They can be served hot or cold.

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.

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

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

This recipe uses whole spelt flour, liquid sugar substitute, and contains no eggs. It is great for people suffering from diabetes or who have trouble digesting wheat, but it is not suitable for those who are gluten intolerant.

For most Americans, the most popular bagel topping is cream cheese. But vegans must find alternative toppings for their morning breakfast. Here are some delicious vegan options for you.

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...

Step-by-step instructions and demonstration video on how to make a gluten-free pizza using a sweet-potato crust instead of yeast and flour.

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

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."

Learn how to make delicious vegan apple banana muffins.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

No eggs, dairy, or nuts in these beautiful donuts that look, taste, and smell like they came from a donut shop!

Vegans eat no animal products, whereas vegetarians can eat eggs, dairy, and honey. If an animal has to die to produce a food, then neither vegetarians nor vegans can eat it.

"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.

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.

This gluten-free pizza crust has just five ingredients but is so tasty that your family won't even know that it is made with gluten-free flour.

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

When my wife was first diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, one recipe I couldn't get to work was Yorkshire Puddings, a Sunday staple. I have now found the perfect recipe that I share with you now.

These moist and delicious muffins are low fat, low carb, and sugar free. Give them a try, and you will be delighted!

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

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