1,449 light recipes

Bake Quick Corn Sticks to go with homemade soups and traditional Southern dinners.

Oats cranberry muffins use prune puree instead of oil or butter, keeping them low in fat but moist and tender. Hearty oats, tart cranberries, and just egg whites make a wholesome muffin that doesn't taste like a compromise.

No time to make a loaf of yeast bread, try this quick bread that's made with whole wheat flour, oats, wheat germ and sunflower seeds. It's loaded with goodness.

Savory vegetarian nut loaf with cottage cheese, breadcrumbs, and poultry seasoning baked until golden on top. A hearty meatless main dish that's a hit at Thanksgiving or any weeknight supper.

A steamed tofu pate with cornmeal, wheat germ, Dijon mustard, and warming spices like allspice, fennel, and sage. Vegan, sliceable, and keeps in the fridge for two weeks.

Mini chess cake tarts in cream cheese pastry shells with a choice of pecan brown sugar filling or coconut filling. Bite-sized Southern tea-tray classics.

Sad Face Cake made with Bisquick, brown sugar, coconut, chopped nuts, and eggs. A dense, chewy dump cake with a brownie-like texture and no frosting needed.

Fudgy cocoa brownie cookies packed with chocolate chips, baked just until set for a soft, chewy center. Brown sugar and cocoa powder deliver intense chocolate flavor in every bite.

Homemade naan bread with yogurt, milk, and poppy seeds, cooked on a hot griddle then finished under the broiler. Soft, pillowy, and perfect with curry.

Gingerbread dough made the old-fashioned way with boiled molasses, shortening, allspice, and cinnamon. Perfect for rolled cookies, houses, or cut-out shapes.

Salt-free homemade barbeque sauce with molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke. Big smoky-sweet flavor for low-sodium diets without tasting like it's missing anything.

This sugarless banana walnut cake uses only bananas to lightly sweeten the batter.

"A tall, impressive cake that showcases the flavors and smells of the holidays. A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist. It fills the house with a fragrance that beats the most expensive holiday-scented candle. It will be talked about long after the party is over." Source: The Pastry Queen Christmas, by Rebecca Rather

Rhubarb raspberry platz, a Mennonite fruit dessert with a shortcake base, tart fruit filling, and buttery streusel topping. Three layers baked golden in one pan.

Pinto bean fudge blends strained beans with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and nuts for a surprisingly creamy candy. No one will guess the secret ingredient.

Classic no-bake Cornflake Cookies ready in 30 minutes! Buttery dough with 5 cups crushed cornflakes for extra crunch. Simple drop cookies baked at 325°F.