1,293 light recipes

A silky no-cook chilled soup blending canned apricots and pears with yogurt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Light, refreshing, and ready in minutes. The perfect summer starter.

Cold cellophane noodle salad with soy-ginger marinated chicken, crisp asparagus, and cucumber in a spicy wasabi dressing. A light, refreshing Asian noodle bowl for warm weather.

Frozen fruit trifle with grapefruit, orange, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut, and cherries folded into fluffy whipped egg whites. A retro no-bake dessert that's light, fruity, and fun.

A frozen vanilla mousse with just four ingredients: whipped cream, egg whites, sugar, and vanilla. Light as air, frozen until firm, and served soft at room temperature.

A light, airy cherry souffle made with just pureed sour cherries, egg whites, lemon juice, and sugar. Only five ingredients stand between you and French pastry glory.

Smoky roasted red pepper soup blended silky smooth with lime, cilantro, and garlic, loaded with broiled chicken strips and crunchy jicama cubes. Light, vibrant, and Mexican-inspired.

A lean curry turkey stir-fry with snow peas, red pepper, celery, and scallions in a light sauce. Low-calorie leftover turkey done right in 30 minutes.

Simple flour-based chicken dipping batter with seasoned salt and baking powder for light crispiness. Dip and fry for a crunchy golden coating on any chicken piece.

Oil-free tomato vinaigrette with fresh tomatoes, white wine vinegar, basil, thyme, and Dijon mustard. A light, fat-free blender dressing for green salads and pasta salads.

Chinese hot orange soup made with fresh-squeezed orange juice, rock sugar, and preserved ginger, lightly thickened with cornstarch. Served warm with citrus slices and cream wafers.

Chocolate cinnamon angel food cake made from scratch with egg whites, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. A light, fat-free cake with warm spice and delicate chocolate flavor.

Southern grits casserole with garlic cheese and whipped egg whites folded in for a light, souffle-like texture. Only six ingredients for a savory, puffy side dish.

Pineapple carrot bread machine recipe made with whole wheat flour, buttermilk, and crushed pineapple. A lightly sweet, veggie-packed loaf with a tender crumb and tropical flavor.

Whole wheat cinnamon raisin bread for the bread machine with brown sugar, gluten flour, and skim milk. A lacto-vegetarian loaf baked on the light crust setting.

Bread machine coffee bread with instant coffee, currants, toasted almonds, brown sugar, and applesauce. A lightly sweet loaf with warm coffee flavor and nutty, fruity bites throughout.

Light minestrone soup with potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and broken spaghetti in a tomato-basil broth. Made entirely in the microwave for an easy low-calorie dinner.