556 flight recipes

Crispy baked samosa logs filled with curried cauliflower, peas, and coconut, rolled in whole-wheat chapatis and served with a fruit-sweetened tomato chutney. A lighter spin on the Indian classic.

Grilled turkey kielbasa simmered with sauerkraut, white wine, onion, and sweet red pepper for a lighter take on the Alsatian classic. Just 5 ingredients and 25 minutes from start to plate.

Old-fashioned peach ice made with fresh peaches, sugar syrup, and beaten egg whites for a light, airy texture. A vintage frozen dessert from the days before electric ice cream makers.

Two-potato gratin layers thin slices of sweet potatoes and new potatoes with minced onion and skim milk for a lighter take on classic scalloped potatoes. Naturally low-fat side dish.

Summer bean and basil soup is a classic Provençal soupe au pistou. White beans, leeks, potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and macaroni in a light broth, served with a fresh basil-garlic pistou sauce on top.

Tender red potatoes get dressed in a tangy yogurt-mayo blend spiked with fresh dill, red wine vinegar, and sharp red onion for a lighter potato salad that's creamy without being heavy.

Quick microwave red snapper topped with zucchini, melted cheese, and a punchy homemade tomato-chili sauce spiked with horseradish and Worcestershire. A light, low-fat fish dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Bread machine Swedish limpa rye with anise extract, molasses, orange zest, fennel seeds, and applesauce for moisture. A fragrant, slightly sweet Scandinavian rye loaf with zero hands-on effort. Just press start.

Fluffy quinoa tossed with black beans, ripe tomatoes, scallions, and cilantro in a zesty lime-butter dressing. High-fiber, vegetarian, and packed with protein. Great as a side or a light main.

Bread machine oat-date nut bread enriched with rolled oats, chopped dates, walnuts (or pecans) and a hint of cinnamon. A hearty, slightly sweet yeasted loaf for breakfast toast or alongside soup.

Silky pureed potato and leek soup simmered in white wine and fish stock, finished with milk and topped with tender poached fish. A light, elegant fish soup that works hot or chilled.

Indian-style lamb with sweet potatoes is a one-pot braise of minced lamb, garam masala, ginger and garlic simmered with sweet potato and kale. A light, low-fat curry-style dinner in under 30 minutes.

Bacardi Rum Chocolate Cake is a four-layer showstopper: chocolate cake mix spiked with dark rum and pudding, split and filled with a light, boozy chocolate mousse. Serve cold for the best texture.

A reliable bread machine recipe blending bread flour and whole wheat flour with active dry yeast. Makes a 1.5 pound loaf with a hearty texture and slightly nutty flavor from the whole wheat.

Mom's apple cake loaded with five fresh apples, crushed nuts, and cinnamon in a one-bowl oil batter. No eggs, no butter, and incredibly moist. Swap applesauce for oil for a lighter version.

Nutty oatmeal bread with simmered rolled oats, honey, walnuts, and sunflower seeds folded into a yeasted dough. Tender, slightly sweet, and topped with a sprinkle of raw oats for a hearty rustic crust.