1,451 light recipes

Holiday gingerbread cutout cookies made with molasses, brown sugar, and warm spices. Dough chills for 1 hour, rolls to perfect thickness, then cuts into festive shapes ready for decorating.

Homemade string hoppers (idiyappam), delicate steamed noodle nests pressed from a soft flour dough and steamed in minutes. A Sri Lankan staple, light and lacy, served hot with curry.

Put down the take-out menus, and make this Chinese favorite in the comfort of your home.

Grilled new potato, crunchy green beans, feta and olives are tossed with red wine vinaigrette, sprinkling some fresh oregano on top. A light and tasty salad for summer.

Honey and whole wheat waffles with folded-in egg whites for an airy crisp finish. A nutty, lightly sweet breakfast that beats anything from a box mix.

President Taft pumpkin pie with a souffle-light filling lifted by separated and folded egg whites. A heritage Thanksgiving recipe with brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon warmth.

Light Spanish-style cold tomato soup pureed with green pepper, onion, garlic, white wine, and lemon. A refreshing, vegan summer gazpacho served chilled with scallions on top.

Lemony cranberry cornmeal muffins balance tart fresh cranberries against bright lemon zest in a cornmeal-buttermilk batter, kept light by whipped egg whites and non-fat sour cream.

Old fashioned classic with a twist, a little barley boosts the fiber along with corn kernels makes it more filling. Fills the kitchen with a lovely smell whilst baking.

Beef and broccoli stir-fry with sirloin strips, broccoli, carrots, and onions in a light soy sauce, served over Asian noodles. Weeknight Chinese takeout at home in 35 minutes.

Scotch oatmeal waffles: hearty breakfast waffles built on rolled oats and brown sugar, no flour needed. Tender, lightly sweet, with a satisfying chew oat-lovers will recognize.

Light blueberry muffins use egg whites, egg substitute, and fat-free spread for tender, fruit-packed muffins with lemon-bright flavor. Two cups of fresh blueberries in every batch.

Bonnie's blueberry muffins are tender, lightly spiced muffins loaded with two cups of fresh blueberries and finished with a melted butter brush and sugar sprinkle. Bakery-style with a delicate nutmeg twist.

Yeast pumpkin biscuits are soft, fluffy yeast-raised rolls tinted gold and tender with pumpkin puree. Lightly sweet and pillowy, they're a beautiful addition to the Thanksgiving bread basket.

Quick banana muffins ready in 45 minutes with just one bowl and pantry staples. Moist, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast on the go or after-school snacking.

Buttermilk currant scones with a tender, lightly sweet crumb and bursts of dried currants. Cut into rounds and baked golden, served warm with butter, cream, and jam in the British tradition.