7,057 light recipes

Chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with milk chocolate chips, chopped toffee bars, and maple syrup. Rolled into balls and baked until just set for a soft, chewy center.

Ginger Puffs are soft drop cookies made with cooked oatmeal, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, allspice, and cinnamon. One bowl, 30 minutes, yields 4 dozen warm-spiced cookies.

Sugar drops: classic buttery drop cookies with chopped nuts (or chocolate chips), crisp edges, and soft centers. Basic pantry dough ready in 30 minutes.

Copycat Popeyes-style biscuits using Bisquick, sour cream, and club soda. Light, fluffy drop biscuits that bake up tall and tender in just 20 minutes.

Sauteed orange roughy in white wine with garlic, dill, and mushrooms. A light, quick-cooking fish dinner ready in under 30 minutes with a simple pan sauce and fresh lemon.

Brightly colored and boldly flavored, this meat-free chili is lightly seasoned with cinnamon.

Light and quick beef chop suey with seared round steak, crunchy celery, bean sprouts, and a splash of sesame oil. A 30-minute stir-fry that's diabetic-friendly and low-carb.

A refreshing no-cook bulgur salad with diced red apple, seedless grapes, grated carrot, and celery, soaked in apple and lemon juice. Light, fruity, and naturally fat-free.

Light, airy no-bake cheesecake made with blended cottage cheese, gelatin, and bright lemon, crowned with tangy lemon curd topping for a refreshing make-ahead dessert.

Silky noodles tossed in nutty sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds come together in 15 minutes for an addictive Asian side dish or light lunch.

Classic French almond meringue that pipes into elegant shapes and bakes crisp. Light, nutty pastry component perfect for layered cakes, decorations, or cookies.

Browned chicken bakes in a citrusy sauce of fresh orange juice, orange zest, cumin, and red pepper flakes with green bell pepper strips. Bright, zesty, and lightly spicy.

Lightly sweetened herbal lemonade with fresh lemon balm, lemon juice, and honey. A naturally refreshing drink perfect for herb garden enthusiasts and summer sipping.

A quick one-bowl blueberry oatmeal breakfast cake that's ready in 35 minutes. Lightly sweet with a tender crumb from the oats, best served warm straight from the pan.

Broiled salmon steaks brushed with raspberry vinegar and black pepper, served with a raspberry mirepoix. A light, elegant fish dinner that cooks in under 5 minutes per side.

Old-fashioned raisin pie with a spiced orange juice filling, dual citrus zest, cinnamon, and cloves under a lattice crust. A sweet, fruity heirloom pie that deserves a comeback.