7,151 light recipes

Puffy omelet made with separated eggs, started on the stovetop and finished in the oven. Light as a cloud with a golden top that springs back when touched.

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.

Grilled Hawaiian fish served with a fresh papaya relish made with ginger, cilantro, red bell pepper, and lemon juice. A tropical, light seafood dinner with bright island flavors.

Nusskipferl (Austrian nut crescents) roll a buttery sour cream yeast dough around a ground almond and egg white filling. Flaky, tender, and lightly sweet with a nutty center.

Orange sponge gelatin dessert made with fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and unflavored gelatin beaten until fluffy. A light, airy vintage dessert with no dairy and no baking.

British-style honey lemon cheesecake with curd cheese, sultanas, and a lattice pastry top baked in a shortcrust flan case. A light, European cheesecake with no refined sugar.

Caraway ring cake with cinnamon batter and a cinnamon cream glaze. Five eggs separated for a light, tender crumb, baked in a tube pan. A British teatime classic.

Cantaloupe macerated in dry sparkling wine with orange marmalade and fresh mint. A light, elegant fruit dessert that needs a few hours in the fridge and zero cooking.

Garden turkey and brown rice salad with toasted wheat germ, celery, carrots, and a light Italian-lemon dressing. A healthy no-cook meal salad ready in 10 minutes.

Spinach pasta with red peppers tosses wide spinach noodles in a garlic-heavy sauce of sauteed capers, basil, rosemary, and sweet red peppers. Light, vibrant, and oil-free.

Chilled cucumber dill soup blended smooth with soy milk for a creamy, dairy-free summer soup. A light vegan cucumber soup with garlic and fresh dill served cold.

Orange fruit cremes made with sugar-free gelatin, orange juice, ice cubes, and lowfat milk. A light, creamy dessert that sets in minutes with a dreamsicle-like flavor.

Orange poppy seed muffies, a drop cookie-muffin hybrid made with orange sugar, buttermilk, whole wheat pastry flour, and allspice. Lightly crisp edges with a soft, citrusy center.

Extra-fluffy buttermilk pancakes dotted with cinnamon-sugar raisins. Whipped egg whites folded into the batter create a light, airy stack that puffs up tall on the griddle.

Grilled shrimp skewers threaded with orange sections and black olives, marinated in olive oil, sherry vinegar, orange juice, and fresh basil. A Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or light main.

Pasta primavera in a light evaporated milk sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers, and garlic sauteed in dry sherry. A low-fat vegetarian pasta with no butter or cream.