Dieting and Special Diet recipe collection

Vegan mushroom and barley miso soup simmers earthy mushrooms and chewy pearl barley in a savory miso-thyme broth. Hearty, low-fat, and full of umami.

Earthy brown rice pilaf with mushrooms, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and a splash of aromatic bitters. A savory, lighter side dish with bold flavor that pairs with just about anything.

Three-ingredient barley flour pie crust for gluten-sensitive bakers. Press it in with your fingers for a tender, nutty base that bakes up crisp without rolling or chilling.

Mincemeat is not only good for making cookies, but also good for making delicious muffins.

A fat-free whole wheat bread machine loaf with real popped popcorn kneaded right into the dough. Honey-sweetened with a subtle corn flavor and a surprisingly tender crumb.

Thick, creamy goji berry and strawberry smoothie with soaked flax seeds and almond milk. A naturally gluten-free, nutrient-packed blend with a gorgeous pink hue.

Classic New England johnnycake made with yellow cornmeal and tangy buttermilk. This diabetic-friendly cornbread uses sugar substitute and comes together in 40 minutes with no fuss.

Delicious, moist yet light oatmeal bread is ideal for breakfast, or a yummy snack whenever you feel a bit hungry.

Low-fat barley kugel studded with cinnamon apples and plump raisins. This lighter twist on a Jewish comfort classic swaps butter for yogurt yet still delivers that creamy, custardy bite.

Shredded potato patties baked crispy with onion, parsley, and whole wheat flour. No oil, no eggs, just five ingredients. Vegan, diabetic-friendly, and golden.

Felafel made with cooked chickpeas, garlic, cumin, and turmeric, then pan-fried golden and tucked into pita with a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce, lettuce, and tomato.

Green beans braised in white wine with summer squash, cherry tomatoes, oregano, and a shower of Parmesan. A light, healthy 30-minute side that puts peak-season produce front and center.

Breakfast muffins are not always sweet, give these savory and delicious muffins a try, also use up your leftover ham or turkey from the big holiday.

Southern-style buttermilk cornbread with only 1 tablespoon of sugar. A traditional savory cornbread, lower in sugar and fat, that pairs with chili, beans, and barbecue.

Butternut squash dal simmers red lentils and sweet squash with onion, garlic, ginger, and curry until soft and creamy, then a light mash brings it together. A cozy, vegetarian one-pot Indian-style dal that's hearty and wholesome.

Delicious, moist and nutritious muffins are great for breakfast.