Special Diet Recipes and Dishes

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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

This is a healthy version of a Thai favorite—pineapple fried rice—made with cauliflower rice. It's easy to customize to your tastes and can be made kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sodium, vegan, or vegetarian—or for the 21-day fix or Weight Watchers.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

Paleo Muesli is a grain free, gluten free and even dairy free alternative to regular cereals. It is delicious, fast and easy to make and absolutely healthy!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

Delicious and fresh Pad Thai noodles with lemongrass and tofu recipe

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.

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

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

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.

Tofu scramble is my go-to breakfast. It's easy, delicious, filling, and super fun to make.

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.

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

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 Chinese-inspired dish is kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can even be adapted for a vegan diet. It's delicious, easy, and nutritious.

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.

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

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."

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!

An easy, simple and vegan version of French toast! It's filled with veggies, it's easy to make and best of all it tastes delicious!

A vegan meal that is simple and delicious!

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

Eggplant(brinjal) curry is a tangy, sweet, and delicious side dish. It is a simple and easy recipe that takes 15 minutes to cook. Here is the method to cook this healthy dish.

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

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

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.

Can't eat gluten? Satisfy your cravings for chewy, fluffy pizza crust with this recipe for gluten-free pan-style pizza large enough to feed a family.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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

Pizza is usually everyone's favourite food, but most people tend to buy it readymade. Here's a vegan recipe for a pizza base-dough to impress everyone around you because homemade always tastes better for some reason!

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.

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

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...

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!

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.

Bottle gourd contains 92% water and the remaining 8% is fiber, which makes it an easily digestible food. It has a very little glucose and few sugar compounds. Hence, it is a superfood for diabetics.

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.

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

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

I wanted to create a gluten-free and dairy-free donut recipe, while still keeping it healthy. This baked donut recipe is easy, quick, and suitable for those with food allergies or sensitivities. I was able to figure out a way to make a healthy snack without sacrificing taste.

I've been trying to incorporate meatless dinners into our weeks. This was a great beef and broccoli recipe, with all of the flavor and none of the beef. It's a great vegetarian recipe that will please even the most staunch meat lovers. And it's quick and easy too!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

This recipe is very quick and easy to make with no cooking time involved.

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

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

As I get older, I have become more health-conscious with the kinds of food I eat. I always feel great when I make this vegetarian bean stew. I included pictures for you to follow along with my easy three-step recipe.

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?