840 fast recipes

Handmade swordfish ravioli stuffed with chopped swordfish, tomato sauce, scallions, and fresh basil, then tossed in a rich black olive pesto with butter and extra-virgin olive oil. Ready in 40 minutes.

Homemade marinara sauce with crushed plum tomatoes, mushrooms, and a secret trio of steak sauce, barbecue sauce, and ketchup for unexpected depth. Vegetarian and ready in 45 minutes.

Middle Eastern halvah cake made with tahini, semolina, and warm spices, soaked in a citrusy orange-lemon syrup. Dense, fragrant, and not overly sweet.

Rutabaga puree with sweet potato, a pinch of cayenne, and nutmeg. A creamy, low-fat side dish that rivals mashed potatoes without the guilt.

Light chicken and avocado tacos top crisp shells with sliced chicken, lettuce, tomato, and red pepper, then drizzle with a creamy mashed avocado-yogurt dressing. Ready in 15 minutes for a healthy weeknight meal.

Red and white peppermint cake made with white cake mix and crushed candy canes, topped with vanilla frosting and more peppermint. A festive holiday cake with cool minty crunch.

Homemade [honey](/recipes/honey) ice cream shot through with crushed graham crackers. Floral honey sweetness meets the toasted, cinnamon-tinged crunch of a graham cracker pie crust, churned into a frozen scoop.

Tired of making the same old dinner? Entertain relatives and neighbors with this dish full of unique flavors!

Mango brulee with a custard made from double cream, fromage frais, and egg yolks topped with caramelized demerara sugar. A lighter take on classic creme brulee.

Heart-healthy mud pie with a cocoa graham cracker crust, frozen coffee yogurt filling, and chocolate syrup drizzle. A low-fat frozen dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings.

Classic Oysters Rockefeller baked on the half shell under a buttery spinach topping spiked with Pernod and anchovy, layered with crisp bacon and a browned breadcrumb crust. The New Orleans appetizer, done right at home.

Red wine, tomato, and rosemary sauce simmers a French mirepoix with red wine, tomato paste, and fresh rosemary, then thickens with arrowroot for a glossy, fat-free finish. Versatile for meats, polenta, and pasta.

Diet pizza loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and fresh tomatoes topped with non-fat mozzarella on crushed tomato sauce. A veggie-heavy, lower-fat homemade pizza.

Frosty peach banana smoothie with low-fat vanilla yogurt, wheat germ, and orange juice. A thick, creamy fruit smoothie packed with fiber and protein.

Use your favorite cookie cutters to create these delicious and interesting shaped cookies!

A lighter Cajun mayo made with light mayonnaise and low-fat yogurt, seasoned with cumin, oregano, cayenne, and garlic salt. Mix it up a day ahead and let the spices meld overnight.