7,057 light recipes

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.

Light linguine tossed in a tarragon-shallot sauce with thinly sliced sea scallops and tender asparagus. A spa-cuisine pasta that delivers restaurant flavor without the heavy cream.

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.

Four-ingredient homemade crumb crust with flour, butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mixes in 5 minutes for a buttery, lightly spiced pie base or streusel topping.

Savory-sweet waffles with ground ham, applesauce, cinnamon, and brown sugar folded into a light batter with whipped egg whites. A hearty brunch waffle with built-in protein.

Light gelatin dessert made with sugar-free Jello and chilled applesauce instead of water. Cinnamon adds warmth. Garnish with mint, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks for pretty presentation.

Irish barmbrack is a traditional yeasted fruit bread studded with raisins, currants, allspice, and lemon zest. Soft, lightly sweet loaves often baked for Halloween and All Saints' Day.

John Wayne's cheese casserole with Monterey Jack, cheddar, green chiles, and a fluffy egg souffle base. A legendary Southwestern-style baked cheese dish with a light, puffy texture.

Orange spice bread machine recipe with whole wheat flour, cinnamon, orange juice, and marmalade. A warmly spiced, lightly sweet loaf with citrus flavor baked right into the crumb.

A delicate Asian-style steamed seafood custard (chawanmushi) with whole clams, fresh ginger, scallions, and umami-rich fish sauce. Light, savory, silky, and ready in under an hour.

Chinese stir-fried oysters with garlic, ginger, green onions, and a light oyster sauce glaze. Blanched first, then wok-fried in under 2 minutes for tender, briny bites.

Cranberry star mold: a retro raspberry gelatin dessert folded with whipped cream, pineapple, and orange sections, chilled in a star mold. A classic holiday side or light dessert.

Seafood cocktail salad with shrimp, avocado, honeydew, cantaloupe, orange, and strawberries on lettuce, dressed with a tangy cocktail-sauce-and-salad-dressing mix. A light summer main course.

A light, spongy chocolate walnut cake with ground toasted walnuts, cocoa, and cinnamon, split and filled with orange marmalade. No butter needed in this elegant European-style torte.

Layered crab gratin over linguine with mushrooms, white wine, clam juice, and tarragon in a light cream sauce, baked and broiled until golden. A refined seafood pasta bake.

Creamy tarragon dressing made with nonfat yogurt, light mayo, and fresh tarragon. Four ingredients, no cooking, ready in 5 minutes. A lighter take on classic French herb dressing.