7,151 light recipes

Light and fluffy buttermilk-style breakfast pancakes from a classic batter of flour, eggs, milk, and melted butter. Tall, tender stacks ready in 30 minutes for fresh fruit and maple syrup.

A light and healthy version of a creamy ranch salad dressing.

A bread with a tender crumb that creates a soft loaf that's perfect for sandwiches and ready in about 2 hours using a food processor to do the kneading. No stand mixer required!

Light whole wheat bread machine loaf blends whole wheat with all-purpose flour for a softer, lighter sandwich bread that still has wholesome wheat flavor. Just load and press start.

Light and fluffy whole wheat pancakes are vegan and egg-free: soy milk and cider vinegar make a buttermilk-style batter that puffs up tender, with whole wheat pastry flour, cornmeal and cinnamon. A wholesome breakfast.

Light whole wheat bread for the bread machine, blending whole wheat with bread flour for a soft sandwich loaf with molasses sweetness. A no-knead loaf using the wheat cycle.

A lighter take on Boston cream pie with a silky stovetop vanilla custard layered between cake rounds and dusted with powdered sugar instead of the usual chocolate ganache. Simple, elegant, and not overly sweet.

Not sure who names this cake, but all I can say this cake tastes absolutely delicious. It's moist, fluffy, and soft. The cream on top adds extra creaminess and richness, it's a decadent dessert that everyone will ask for second piece.

Beets and carrots are both earthy vegetables, roasting really help to enhance the great taste, tossed with light vinaigrette and peppery arugula, a tasty salad that goes well with any kind of main course.

Norwegian krumkake cookies pressed in a decorative iron, then rolled into delicate cones around a wooden form. A traditional Scandinavian Christmas cookie ready to fill with whipped cream, jam, or sprinkles.

Light fruitcake is the pale, buttery holiday classic: candied pineapple, cherries and citron with golden raisins, pecans and walnuts, brightened with lemon and vanilla, then brandy-soaked and aged for weeks.

Light snickerdoodles made with margarine, skim milk, and egg whites for less fat than traditional recipes. Rolled in cinnamon sugar with that classic cream of tartar tang.

Light brownies made with brown sugar, one egg, chocolate chips, and just a third cup of butter. Chewy, fudgy, and lower in fat than traditional recipes.

Light pumpernickel bread machine loaf blends rye and bread flour with cocoa, molasses, and caraway seeds. A softer, lighter take on traditional dark German pumpernickel.

Light alfredo skips butter and heavy cream in favor of nonfat evaporated milk and freshly grated parmigiano. A creamy pasta sauce ready in the time it takes to boil noodles.

Try this variation of a French sauce as a topping on pancakes.