7,151 light recipes

Savory cottage cheese and rice pancakes with corn and mustard. A low-fat, protein-packed griddle cake for breakfast or a light dinner.

Greens with orange dressing pairs Belgian endive and watercress with a minimalist balsamic-orange vinaigrette and hazelnut oil. A light, elegant starter salad.

Herbed breakfast muffins are savory, lightly sweet muffins studded with fresh chopped herbs. A great brunch pairing with eggs, soup, or cured salmon.

Chilled nectarine yogurt dessert blended with honey, almond extract, and gelatin. Light summer dessert that sets in stemmed glasses for an elegant finish.

Honey nut spice bread with cinnamon, nutmeg, buttermilk, and chopped walnuts. Sweetened with honey and brown sugar for tender, lightly spiced quick bread.

Hellenic marinated celery poached in olive oil, lemon juice, fennel, thyme, and parsley, then chilled. A light Greek-style cold appetizer, low calorie.

Texas-style venison chili simmered in beer and beef stock with chili powder, cumin, coriander, and masa harina. No beans, no tomatoes, just bold meat-and-spice flavor that deepens overnight.

Poached cod in a fragrant saffron broth with leeks, bell pepper, and tomato. A light, low-sodium fish dinner built on a slow-simmered vegetable stock with rich golden color and delicate flavor.

No-bake lemon cheesecake built on whipped evaporated milk and lemon jello for a light, airy filling, pressed into a buttery graham cracker crust. A vintage potluck favorite that freezes beautifully.

No-bake mandarin orange pie with a creamy lemon gelatin filling and whipped cream in a pre-made pie shell. Light, citrusy, and chilled to a silky set.

Cafe Beaujolais sour cream waffles with sauteed cinnamon apples and toasted pecans folded into a light, fluffy batter made with separated eggs and sour cream.

Fennel bulbs blanched and browned in butter, simmered with caramelized pearl onions and carrots in stock. A light, elegant vegetable stew that's ready in an hour.

Holiday Unbeatables are chewy, no-butter cookies made with egg whites, powdered sugar, walnuts, and candied cherries. Naturally gluten-light with a crisp edge and soft, meringue-like center.

Dilled potato and apple salad with snow peas, celery, and green onions in a light white wine vinaigrette. A mayo-free potato salad with crisp textures and fresh dill.

Light turkey hash brown casserole with corn, bell peppers, skim milk, and fat-free cheddar. A leaner take on classic comfort casserole that doesn't sacrifice flavor.

Raspberry meringue cookies piped into rosettes and baked low and slow until crisp. Light as air with real raspberry preserves folded into the meringue.