1,449 light recipes

Sesame drop biscuit-muffins made with just five ingredients: self-rising flour, butter, sour cream, toasted sesame seeds, and paprika. Crispy edges, tender centers, and ready in 30 minutes.

Spanish-style garlic soup with toasted bread crumbs, tomatoes, paprika, and egg ribbons stirred in at the end. A rustic, warming bowl thickened with stale bread.

Chocolate and chestnut layer cake with a tender olive oil and white wine sponge, a smooth sweetened chestnut cream filling, and glossy dark chocolate ganache. An elegant autumn and holiday dessert.

Venison shepherd's pie with ground venison, mixed vegetables, and beef gravy topped with mashed potatoes. A hearty wild game comfort dish that uses cooked venison.

Peanut butter cookie cups with a miniature peanut butter cup pressed into each one straight from the oven. Baked in mini muffin tins for a bite-sized treat.

Chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with milk chocolate chips, chopped toffee bars, and maple syrup. Rolled into balls and baked until just set for a soft, chewy center.

Ginger Puffs are soft drop cookies made with cooked oatmeal, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, allspice, and cinnamon. One bowl, 30 minutes, yields 4 dozen warm-spiced cookies.

A refreshing no-cook bulgur salad with diced red apple, seedless grapes, grated carrot, and celery, soaked in apple and lemon juice. Light, fruity, and naturally fat-free.

Silky noodles tossed in nutty sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds come together in 15 minutes for an addictive Asian side dish or light lunch.

Browned chicken bakes in a citrusy sauce of fresh orange juice, orange zest, cumin, and red pepper flakes with green bell pepper strips. Bright, zesty, and lightly spicy.

Maple macadamia quick bread with whole wheat flour, buttermilk, and a warm maple-cinnamon glaze. Rich, nutty, and sweetened entirely with real maple syrup.

Pastitsio with layered macaroni, seasoned ground beef in tomato-wine sauce, and creamy bechamel topped with kefalotiri cheese. A traditional Greek baked pasta casserole.

Rotini tossed with broccoli, zucchini, crab, and Parmesan in garlic-olive oil. Light 30-minute pasta dinner.

Rice and cheese casserole stirs cooked brown rice with cottage cheese, parmesan, dill, and Dijon for a light, high-protein side that bakes in 20 minutes. Healthy comfort food.

Traditional Melton Mowbray pork pie with hand-raised hot water crust pastry, seasoned diced pork shoulder, and pork bone jelly. A classic British cold pie served chilled.

Cold vermicelli tossed in a creamy lemon-garlic tahini dressing with olive oil. A 30-minute Mediterranean-inspired noodle salad that works as a side or light vegetarian main.