Dieting and Special Diet recipe collection

Leek, asparagus and herb soup pureed with potatoes, chives, parsley, dill, and chervil into a silky spring-green soup. Finished with lemon and a dollop of yogurt. Lighter than cream-based soups but just as satisfying.

Lentil and spinach soup brightened with lemon juice, coriander, and a slick of olive oil. A vegan, gluten-free Middle Eastern-style soup served with pita. High in fiber, low in fuss.

Ginger carrot soup is a velvety low-calorie pureed soup with fresh ginger, vegetable broth, and a finish of orange juice and zest. Vegan, gluten-free, low-carb. Serve hot or chilled.

Pecan sweet potato casserole for two with a brown sugar-pecan streusel topping. A small-batch Thanksgiving side that scales down the classic marshmallow-free version into a 3-cup baking dish.

Salsa is such a great sauce that can go well with lots of things, it can be served with chips as a dip, or it can be put in the casserole as a sauce. And it is so quick and easy to make, chop a few fresh vegetables, throw them all together, here your freshly homemade salsa.

This raw vegan key lime mousse SO easy and epitomizes the "blend and chow in under 5 minutes" philosophy that I am so fond of. Just throw all the ingredients in your blender and puree until smooth. Chill and Devour. How easy is that?

Tofu stir fry with crispy golden tofu and rainbow vegetables in a sweet-spicy coconut, pineapple, and sriracha sauce. A vibrant vegetarian stir fry with a gluten-free option and an almond crunch.

Leftover turkey and egg noodles tossed in a light Parmesan white sauce with bell peppers, onions, and mustard, then baked with bread crumbs until golden and bubbly. A lighter noodle casserole that's Weight Watchers friendly.

Yeast-free carob date bread made with whole wheat, buckwheat, and brown rice flour. Kneaded by hand and rested overnight for a dense, naturally sweet, low-fat loaf.

Creamy and tangy vanilla yogurt, some good quality cocoa powder, and pure maple syrup make a delicious yet light chocolate cream. Dip it with fresh strawberries. A quick, easy and delicious way to make a guiltless dessert.

Grapes, dried apricots, figs, fresh salad greens and cooked turkey breast make a delicious, refreshing yet wholesome salad.

Ginger and pineapple are a great pair, ginger really enhances the flavor of pineapple, also gives a bit zing.

A scrumptious side dish that has a unique flavor everyone in your family will love.

A simple seasoning that can be used for any kind of dish you prepare for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Homemade all-purpose seasoning blend with parmesan, sesame seeds, paprika, and poppy seeds. Shake it on fish, meat, vegetables, or salads for instant savory depth.

A scrumptious side dish where chickpeas are given a spicy taste.