Special Diet Recipes and Dishes

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

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

This bitter gourd curry with peanut masala is spicy, flavorful, and wonderful for those with diabetes. The dish pairs well with steamed rice and curd rice.

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

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 pros and cons of embracing a vegan lifestyle aren't always obvious. Here's what I've learned since going vegan a year and a half ago, along with a couple of suggestions and recipes.

Here are ten tips to help you maintain balance and moderation when making the switch to a vegetarian diet, gain positive reinforcement to help make your choice stick, and get connected to some terrific support resources. Eat well. Be healthy. Be happy.

A juicy steak, mushrooms, and a delicious layered peanut butter dessert. What can sound more appetizing than that? This is a meal that men, women, and even children will enjoy.

See some information regarding gluten-free, vegan food with an example of straightforward meals for one day.

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

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.

Pure maple syrup and walnuts, combined with chocolate chips, results in a hybrid cookie with unique character. No worries for those with gluten sensitivities, these cookies are gluten free!

This is a banana bread that even people who aren't gluten free will enjoy. It is flavorful, moist, and is great for breakfast, dessert, or any time of the day.

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, and it's finished with a sweet topping to add dimension.

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

A vegan meal that is simple and delicious!

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

This article includes a recipe for making wheat gluten food, also known as seitan, in the traditional way.

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

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

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

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!

Learn about some of the best substitutes for lemon in desserts, salads, and entrees. Don't let your allergy or intolerance keep you from eating your favorite foods!

Great substitutes for fresh tomatoes, red sauces, BBQ sauce, crushed tomatoes, and more. From soups to sandwiches to pizzas and chili, there is always a substitute you can use.

Looking for something quick and healthy for lunch or a light dinner? This vegan mango salsa wrap is fresh, delicious, healthy and can be made in less than 30 minutes!

Are you gluten-free and also trying to eat healthily? This recipe is great for those who are trying to cut back on sugar but aren't avoiding it altogether.

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.

How environment, circumstance and mind-set has affected my eating habits.

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!

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

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.

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

The vegan choices I have made this past year and a half have changed my life. I get plenty of protein with beans and nuts plus more vegetables and fruits than I ever used to consume. It's a good choice for me.

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

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

Wondering how you can eat only plant-based foods, yet still consume a substantial amount of protein every day? It is easier than you think! Keeping your kitchen stocked with these protein-packed essentials will help keep you fueled all day long.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

If you've never had quinoa pasta before, you are in for a surprise. Quinoa is a powerhouse ingredient chock-full of protein and vitamins. Read more for healthy pasta recipes using gluten-free quinoa pasta.

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!

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.

Discover some ways to reduce sugar while still enjoying some sweetness in your life. This article provides tips that are easy to follow.

These apple walnut hermit cookies are vegan—made without eggs or dairy. To me, they summon up everything I love to remember of the eggy, spicy, yummy, munchy, cakey hermit cookies of my past non-vegan life.

This is a very tasty recipe for gluten-free nut burgers that are high in nutrients, good for anyone with high cholesterol and may help reduce your risk of developing diabetes. This article includes nutritional information.

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

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."

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

A high-protein food list for vegetarians includes dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds, and other plant foods. This article suggests a variety of protein-rich foods and includes grams per serving.

Are you allergic to soy sauce, sensitive to gluten, or watching your carbs? In this gluten-free and soy-free recipe, we use cauliflower instead of rice and Chinese Five Spice instead of soy sauce. If you're looking for alternatives to your typical fried rice, give this recipe a try.

Eating a Paleo diet breakfast does not mean eggs every morning! Try these delicious and healthy pumpkin pancakes!

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. Here is a list of cereals that are gluten-free and some places that you can get them.

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.

If you love a soup with a thick and creamy texture and a potent tomato and basil flavor, this is going to make your taste buds have a party in your mouth! The best part is that the soup is made completely from vegetables and herbs, accomplishing that impossibly creamy texture without any cream.

When people find out I'm a soy milk user, they've often said they'd like to switch from dairy milk, but they 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 making the switch.

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

Learn valuable tips to baking with gluten-free flour. Gluten-free baking does not have to be intimidating. Here are some easy and useful tips.

One more than 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.

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.

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?

This article discusses some delicious, low-calorie lunch ideas for those who need gluten-free food. It highlights quick and easy to make meals.

People often make rude remarks when they learn someone is living a gluten-free life. Do you recognize any of these comments?

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.

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.

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.

This is an 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!

Sick of mushy, flavorless tofu? In this article, we will teach you the best way to cook tofu that everyone is sure to love—whether they are vegan or not!

This sugar-free and wheat-free spelt bread tastes great, has only five ingredients, and is easy to make.

My version of a Buddha bowl is vegan and suitable for 21 Day Fix as well. It is gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, and can be easily tweaked to be low-carb. An easily customizable dish, this will satisfy the fussiest eaters.

As the holidays approach, I go through the checklist of vegan dishes I need to make for all the family get-togethers and friends' potlucks.

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

These moist and delicious muffins are low-fat, low-carb, and sugar-free. Give them a try, and you will be delighted! I started making these when I was experimenting with making sugar-free and low-fat desserts.

Learn how to bake gluten-free and dairy-free strawberry shortcake!

This is a vegan take on the classic avgolemono soup. An excellent winter soup, this is jam-packed with vitamins, protein, and flavor. Great for those feeling under the weather or for anyone looking for a deliciously light evening meal.

Find some 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.

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.

I spent my first year as a vegan studying how to create the comfort foods from my meat-eating days. I found that many vegan comfort foods are actually easier to make than I thought they would be. The product recommendations and recipe tips on this page pass along what I've learned.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for making a gluten-free pizza using a sweet-potato crust instead of yeast and flour.

Looking for an easy, healthy weeknight meal? This savory recipe is inexpensive and filling, and because it uses only one pot, cleanup is a breeze.

This recipe for homemade vegan sausages uses beans. These sausages are also wheat, egg, milk, soy, and nut-free so they are suitable for a range of special diets.

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 ideas for using your delicious homemade tortillas.

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.

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.

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 for a very satisfying treat!

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. This recipe makes lovely crisp batter and chunky chips that are drenched in salt and vinegar.

Get some tips for eating vegetarian at fast food restaurants. Learn about vegetarian menu items that are available at national chains, as well as a list of items vegetarians should avoid.

If you have a tomato allergy or intolerance, you might get sick when consuming pizza, spaghetti, and lasagna. Learn how to tell the difference between the two conditions, and get tips about how to live without tomatoes.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The keto diet can be hard when you're used to eating carbs, but this simple keto-friendly bread can satisfy your carb cravings. This recipe takes only 90 seconds in the microwave!

This is not your typical quesadilla recipe! It's a meal that satisfies vegetarians and has enough flavor and body to make any meat-eater want more.

My favorite broccoli salad is healthy for every blood type for those using Dr. D'Adamo's diet plan, and beautiful enough for a holiday table or party. Try it, and see if you don't agree it's delicious.

Lighten up your classic lasagna dinner with this delicious vegan and gluten-free recipe! The roasted vegetables and fresh basil add a subtle sweetness to this dish that both your family and guests will love.

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

When you are vegan and love sandwiches, the problem is what to put inside. Here are a few solutions I've found that work very well for vegan sandwiches.

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.