7,057 light recipes

Light pasta in chicken broth with wilted spinach chiffonade, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan. A brothy, clean-flavored Italian dish ready in under 15 minutes.

Chocolate chip butter cake made with creamed butter, separated eggs, cake flour, and coarsely grated German sweet chocolate folded in and sprinkled on top. Light, tender, and rich.

Light apple raisin crepes with an oat bran batter, part-skim ricotta and apple filling, and a warm cinnamon syrup poured over at serving. Just 178 calories per serving.

Baked pasta shells with chicken, peas, fresh herbs, and Parmesan. Sauteed chicken and vegetables tossed with shell pasta and baked until hot and golden. A light, herb-forward weeknight pasta bake.

Silky blended soup packed with potatoes, zucchini, and spinach in a light vegetarian broth that's low-calorie, dairy-free, and deeply satisfying.

Crisp snow peas, raw zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts tossed in a shallot-red wine vinaigrette and served chilled. A fresh, light side dish for two.

Savory crepes fill thin egg pancakes with sautéed mushrooms and cottage cheese, then bake until warmed through. Eastern European brunch or light dinner classic.

Spicy couscous with curry, cumin, and cinnamon, tossed with sauteed tomatoes and green onions. A fragrant 15-minute side dish or light main course.

Cantonese fish filling for dim sum wontons made with tender flounder, sesame oil, cabbage, scallions, and mushrooms. Light, savory, and ready to wrap in 40 minutes.

Clear chicken broth with poached breast, leeks, carrots, red pepper, and elbow macaroni, finished with fresh thyme and Parmesan. A light, herb-scented soup that freezes beautifully.

Chickpea and spinach soup spices a creamy chickpea base with curry, cardamom, and nutmeg, then folds in tender wilted spinach. Vegetarian, lightly creamy from skim milk and a partial puree, ready in under an hour.

There are lots of flavor in both topping and filling, love shepherd's pie, then you should make this flavorful and delicious recipe!

Poached pears with chocolate drizzle: Bosc pear wedges simmered in white wine and apple juice with warm spices, then crowned with melted dark chocolate. An elegant light dessert.

Pan-seared chicken breast sliced thin and plated with fresh kiwi and melon, drizzled in a triple-mustard honey cream sauce. An elegant yet easy dinner or appetizer that looks straight out of a fine dining kitchen.

These light, fluffy yet delicious almond and coconut meringue drops are perfect for potluck or parties. They are easy to pick up and pretty much nobody can resist these cute little drops.

Pillowy soft almond cookies made with almond filling for intense flavor, topped with sliced blanched almonds. Lightly golden, tender, and fragrant. Makes 2-3 dozen.