1,281 light recipes

Cod fillets marinated in lemon, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic, then broiled or grilled until flaky and golden. A light, herb-forward fish dinner with almost zero cleanup.

Bomma's heirloom date nut cookies made with beaten egg whites, chopped dates, and pecans. No butter needed! Light, chewy, and naturally sweet. Makes 60 cookies.

Morisqueta, a traditional Mexican method for cooking perfectly fluffy white rice with separate grains. Soaked, boiled, and rested for light, non-sticky results every time.

Low-calorie yogurt dill dressing with lemon juice, dry mustard, and garlic. A light, tangy dressing for green salads using just six simple ingredients.

Shrimp and jicama salad dressed with a homemade jalapeño chile vinegar over sliced tomatoes and fresh tomatillos. A light, crunchy Mexican-inspired salad.

Fresh Bartlett pears cored, stuffed with minced Chinese dates and orange honey, then gently steamed until tender. A traditional Chinese dessert with just three ingredients that's elegant and naturally light.

Lemon-basil swordfish broiled with garlic and served with steamed julienned carrots, radishes, and snow peas. A light, elegant dinner for two ready in 45 minutes.

An easy bread machine loaf with just four pantry staples: yeast, warm water, flour, and a spoonful of sugar. Add everything, press start, and walk away for a soft, lightly sweet homemade bread with no kneading by hand.

Reese's cookies loaded with peanut butter chips and milk chocolate chips in a soft, chewy drop cookie. That classic peanut butter-chocolate combo in every bite.

Low-cal cheesecake made with cottage cheese, skim milk, whipped egg whites, and gelatin instead of cream cheese and butter. A light, no-bake cheesecake with graham cracker crumb topping.

Tom yum goong, the Thai hot and sour shrimp soup: a fragrant broth of kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass and galangal, made fiery with chili and sour with lime. Light, aromatic and ready fast.

Easy fresh fruit parfait with sliced strawberries and bananas set in Jello and topped with whipped cream. Just 10 minutes of prep for a light, colorful no-bake dessert.

A scrumptious dish that can be served as a hearty lunch or light dinner. Also a great dish to serve when you have family or friends to feed!

Fresh fruit medley with apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes tossed in orange juice concentrate, topped with a spiced yogurt-ricotta sauce. A light, diabetic-friendly dessert.

Chinese shrimp balls (pai chiao hsia chiu) rolled in stale bread cubes and double-fried until shatteringly crisp. Served with Sichuan pepper-salt dip. 30 pieces.

Springtime chicken salad with poached chicken breast, snap-tender asparagus, crisp iceberg, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. A light, protein-packed main salad finished with toasted almonds.