2,200 light recipes

Light, airy coffee cheesecake with ricotta, instant coffee, and fluffy egg whites on a honey-sweetened zwieback crust. A no-bake style set with gelatin for smooth, mousse-like slices.

Soft, cake-like apricot cookies with jewel-toned jam centers that bake up tender and light. Chopped dried apricots in the dough add chewy bits of fruit throughout each cookie.

Tender veal cutlets pounded thin, lightly floured, and pan-fried in butter until golden, then finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley. An Italian classic ready in under 30 minutes.

Crispy Thai eggplant fritters dipped in a light egg batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. This quick Makhua Chub Khai Thord recipe needs just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes.

A silky Belgian cream cheese tart with lemon juice and whipping cream, baked in an 8-inch tart shell and brushed with a glossy egg wash. Light, creamy, and elegant.

Blueberry puffs baked in individual custard cups with lemon-kissed berries on the bottom and a light cake batter on top. Turned out upside down for a warm, fruity dessert.

Smoked turkey slices rolled around turmeric-spiced couscous, creamy avocado and red bell pepper, brightened with lime, orange juice and fresh cilantro. A colorful make-ahead appetizer or light lunch.

Tropical chicken salad with rice, pineapple, banana, grapes, and coconut in a light yogurt-mayo dressing. No cooking required, just toss and serve for a refreshing lunch in 10 minutes.

Three-ingredient no-bake pie crust made from ground corn flakes and reduced-fat cream cheese instead of butter. Crispy, lightly sweet, and ready to fill after a quick chill.

Paper-thin veal scaloppine seared with crispy prosciutto strips in a garlicky white wine reduction, showered with freshly grated Parmesan. A light, elegant Italian dinner for two in 30 minutes.

No-cook tofu strawberry dessert sweetened with honey and vanilla, topped with fresh berries and sliced hazelnuts. Ready in 15 minutes. A light, dairy-free treat with just 5 ingredients.

Baked broccoli and cheddar appetizer squares with corn, walnuts, and a light Bisquick batter. Cut into bite-sized triangles for easy party snacking. Makes 30 pieces from one simple pan.

Rich chicken and olive quiche with a silky cream-and-egg-yolk custard seasoned with nutmeg and cayenne. An elegant brunch or light dinner baked in a flaky pastry shell.

Fresh Bartlett pears cored, stuffed with minced Chinese dates and orange honey, then gently steamed until tender. A traditional Chinese dessert with just three ingredients that's elegant and naturally light.

Maple mocha topping made from whipped egg whites, maple syrup, instant coffee, and vanilla. A light, fluffy no-cook sauce for ice cream or angel food cake with zero fat.

Light western omelets with turkey ham, red and green bell peppers, and extra egg whites for volume without extra fat. A low-calorie high-protein breakfast ready in 20 minutes.