376 fait recipes

Low calorie seven layer salad with crisp lettuce, sweet peas, reduced-fat cheddar, turkey bacon, scallions, water chestnuts, and hard-boiled egg. Vinaigrette on the side keeps it light. A potluck classic, slimmed down without losing the layers.

Cheesy, juicy and full of flavors. It's an easy and tasty weeknight meal

Easy asparagus frittata with fresh mushrooms, cottage cheese, and mustard, baked until golden and set. A high-protein, low-effort egg dish for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

The ultimate burger. Stuffed with cheese inside the patty and chipotle peppers give the burgers an extra smoky spicy kick. Perfect for the grill this barbecue season.

Crisp celery sticks stuffed with a creamy blue cheese, ricotta, and cottage cheese filling spiked with Tabasco. A low-carb appetizer or snack ready with zero cooking.

A four-ingredient garlic dressing made with plain yogurt, low-fat Italian dressing, Parmesan, and fresh garlic. Light, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes flat.

Smoky salmon and mackerel whipped with cream cheese, lemon, and horseradish into a silky pate. Ready in 10 minutes flat, spread it on crackers or crusty bread for a crowd-pleasing Canadian-style appetizer.

Tangy yogurt blended with cumin, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and garlic for a classic tandoori marinade. Slather it on chicken, lamb, or fish and grill, broil, or roast for that smoky, spiced char.

Light poppy seed sauce made with low-fat yogurt, citrus zest, and raspberry vinegar. A no-cook, diabetic-friendly dressing for fresh fruit salads and vegetable platters.

Meringues aux noix: light, low-calorie nut meringue cookies with chopped hazelnuts, honey, and amaretto. Crisp, airy French-style cookies that crackle and dissolve.

Low fat yogurt onion dip blends plain yogurt with grated onion, lemon juice, parsley, horseradish, and a dash of hot sauce. A lighter alternative to sour cream onion dip with the same satisfying tang.

Spinach and cheddar omelet folded around fresh spinach, sharp cheese, and a spoonful of red pepper relish. A fast, protein-packed vegetarian breakfast with a gentle cayenne kick.

Lightened green bean casserole with low-fat cream of mushroom soup, nonfat sour cream, and a Parmesan-breadcrumb topping instead of fried onions. Six-ingredient holiday side.

Homemade instant soup mix with powdered milk, chicken bouillon, dried vegetables, and savory. Just add boiling water and instant rice for a creamy mug of soup in 5 minutes.

Pepperoni focaccia panini with garden vegetable cream cheese, provolone, tomato, and bell pepper, baked in foil until melty. Cut into wedges to share.

High-fiber bread quiche uses stale multigrain bread as the crust, filled with low-fat cottage cheese, eggs, and evaporated skim milk. A lighter take on classic quiche with no pastry dough required.