10,000 can ding recipes

These have a great texture and are not as filling and heavy as ordinary pancakes.

Cauliflower fried rice: riced cauliflower stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and onion, then seasoned with tamari. A quick, low-carb, paleo-friendly stand-in for takeout fried rice.

Chocolate chip mini muffins meet bright orange zest in a lighter bake using skim milk, canola oil, and egg substitute. The classic chocolate-orange pairing in two-bite form.

Crisp, light Belgian waffles made with malted milk powder and whipped egg whites folded into the batter, then crowned with ice cream and a warm rum-spiked banana, strawberry, and pecan sauce.

Fresh roma tomatoes, fragrant dill, and a kick of cayenne come together in this silky pureed soup you can serve warm or chilled. Ready in 40 minutes with just 101 calories per bowl.

Salad dressing cranberry muffins use Miracle Whip in place of butter or oil for a strikingly tender crumb. Tart cranberries, bright orange zest, and orange juice concentrate make these holiday-ready.

Hot Vidalia onion chutney is a fiery, lemon-bright condiment with cumin, mustard seed, and chili heat. A small-batch canning recipe that yields four half-pint jars for cheese boards and curries.

Honey and whole wheat waffles with folded-in egg whites for an airy crisp finish. A nutty, lightly sweet breakfast that beats anything from a box mix.

Pumpkin muffins with cinnamon, golden raisins, and walnuts. Lightened up with skim milk, canola oil, and extra egg whites for a tender crumb without the butter weight.

Whole wheat pancakes made with stone-ground Nora Mill mix, buttermilk, eggs, and a touch of melted butter. Nutty, hearty, and on the table in 30 minutes. Four-ingredient breakfast.

A few slices of Canadian bacon, fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce. Sandwiched between two slices of whole grain bread, a quick, easy, delicious and well-balanced meal.

Make-ahead overnight French toast casserole soaked in vanilla custard and topped with a maple-pecan brown sugar streusel. Pop it in the oven the morning of brunch and you've got hot French toast for a crowd.

A rustic American cassoulet with navy beans, browned chicken legs, crispy bacon, and smoked sausage baked in a tomato and herb broth. Hearty French-inspired comfort food for 4 to 6.

Cranberry orange muffins: tart fresh cranberries and bright orange juice in a tender, lighter muffin made with yogurt instead of butter. A wholesome breakfast or brunch bake, with optional nuts for crunch.

Spiced chickpea hummus blended with cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and tahini. Food processor makes it silky smooth. Chill before serving with pita or vegetables.

Strawberry cream crepes with sweetened condensed milk thickened by lemon juice, folded with fresh berries and whipped cream. No-cook dessert assembled in 15 minutes.