7,151 light recipes

Oatmeal snickerdoodles cross a chewy oatmeal cookie with a classic cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle. Five dozen cookies, ten-minute bake, plenty for the cookie jar or to share.

Briny feta and chopped spinach baked in a silky egg custard with cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan. A Greek-inspired quiche that works for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

Penne pasta with chicken sausage, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, and sage in a light chicken broth sauce topped with Parmesan. A quick one-pan weeknight dinner.

Panko shrimp: Japanese-style deep-fried shrimp in a crisp, shatteringly light breadcrumb coat. Served with lemon wedges and soy sauce for dipping. A hot appetizer that stays crunchy even at room temperature.

Eggplant au gratin with sauteed mushrooms in a creamy bechamel sauce, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and broiled golden. A rich French-style vegetable casserole.

Cape Cod cranberry meatloaf with ground chuck, herbs, and an inverted brown sugar cranberry glaze. Old New England recipe with sweet-tart top crust.

No-bake low fat Snickers pie made with sugar-free chocolate pudding, frozen vanilla yogurt, and creamy peanut butter. Just 4 ingredients and a freezer.

Cocoa espresso brownie bars with walnuts, made with egg substitute and corn oil spread for a lighter take. Fudgy, coffee-spiked, and dusted with powdered sugar.

Khatte Channe, a tangy North Indian chickpea curry with tamarind, garam masala, cumin, and slow-fried onions. Vegetarian and full of sour-spicy depth. Serve with poori.

Microwave red snapper Florentine on a bed of seasoned spinach with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and paprika. A light, quick weeknight fish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Apple topped cake with whole wheat flour, honey, egg whites, and yogurt in the batter, crowned with sliced apples and a cinnamon-sugar drizzle. A lighter bake.

Flank steak pinwheels rolled around herbed cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach, then grilled until charred on the outside and pink in the middle. A showstopping grilled beef dinner for four.

Light pasta primavera with sea scallops, broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots in a broth-based sauce. No cream, no butter, just clean flavors and tender scallops.

Hamburger spinach casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, egg noodles, creamy spinach, and melted cheddar. Hearty potluck-style comfort food with hidden greens for picky eaters.

Raspberry mousse folds Italian meringue made with hot sugar syrup into whipped cream and seedless raspberry purée for an airy, intensely fruity dessert. Served with extra raspberry sauce drizzled over the top.

Eggnog chiffon pie in a flaky homemade crust with a light, airy filling of custard, whipped cream, rum extract, and nutmeg set with gelatin. A holiday dessert classic.