7,151 light recipes

Deep fried cod in a light egg batter with sesame seeds. Cod fillets are dipped in a simple flour and egg coating, then fried golden brown for a crispy, flaky fish dinner.

Puffy apple pancake baked in a skillet over caramelized brown sugar apples with cinnamon, dusted with powdered sugar and served with a yogurt-applesauce sauce. A lighter Dutch baby.

Hazelnut torte with ground filberts folded into a light sponge cake, split and filled with vanilla whipped cream. A classic European-style nut torte garnished with strawberries.

Traditional Japanese tempura with a light, crispy cold-water batter and homemade tentsuyu dipping sauce. Works for vegetables, shrimp, fish, and squid with authentic frying techniques.

Jumbo shrimp and asparagus stir-fried with ginger, soy, and sherry. Light Chinese-style weeknight dinner built on quick-blanched asparagus and a splash of reserved cooking water.

Pecan fudge pie with eight ounces of melted semisweet chocolate, three cups of pecans, and dark corn syrup in a from-scratch shortening crust. A rich, fudgy twist on classic pecan pie.

Creamy cauliflower soup made with skim milk and a light roux base, finished with white pepper and nutmeg. Lower-calorie, silky, and ready in an hour.

Mexican rice cakes top puffed rice rounds with refried beans, picante sauce, cheddar and jalapeños, then bake until bubbly. A light 20-minute Tex-Mex snack or quick lunch.

Chilled ginger shrimp marinated in a reduced teriyaki, rice vinegar, and sherry sauce. A light, make-ahead appetizer served cold with cucumber sticks and dipping sauce.

Scampi-style chicken thighs: boneless skinless thighs marinated in lemon juice and broiled fast with a garlic-parsley-white wine baste. Light, bright, weeknight chicken in under 30 minutes.

Pumpkin cheesecake with a buttery shortcrust pastry, spiced cream cheese filling with allspice, ginger, and cinnamon. Slow-baked and cooled in the oven to prevent cracking.

Flaky sugar twists with a laminated yeast dough layered with vanilla sugar, sour cream, and butter. A pastry with crispy caramelized sugar layers baked golden in every fold.

Papayas with shrimp: curried shrimp salad with chutney and lemon juice piled into ripe papaya halves. A light tropical lunch that looks like a resort plate.

Vegetarian chickpea and brown rice burgers with toasted sunflower seeds, shredded carrot, and thyme. Pan-fried until crisp outside, hearty inside. Served on French bread.

Coffee cake muffins with a cinnamon-pecan brown sugar streusel baked inside and on top. All the flavor of coffee cake in individual portions, ready in 30 minutes.

Broccoli and Swiss cheese bake with a creamy homemade white sauce and eggs. A simple, cheesy vegetable casserole that works as a side dish or light main course.