1,451 light recipes

Sauteed shredded zucchini tossed with dry-browned onions in cast iron for a fast, light vegetable side dish with caramelized flavor and tender bite.

Tomato-zucchini casserole layered with chili powder seasoning and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. A light vegetarian side dish that puts summer produce to work.

Savory crepes fill thin egg pancakes with sautéed mushrooms and cottage cheese, then bake until warmed through. Eastern European brunch or light dinner classic.

Fat-free tomato onion dressing blended with sauteed sweet onion, herb vinegar, basil, poppy seeds, celery seeds, and dill. A light, tangy salad dressing with no oil.

Pasta shells tossed in a carrot sauce made by simmering chopped carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme in vegetable stock until reduced by half. Vegan, light, and naturally sweet with a red pepper flake kick.

Sauteed carrots with sliced almonds, apple juice, and lemon. Tender-crisp, lightly golden, and naturally sweet. A quick side dish ready in 20 minutes. Dairy-free and kosher-friendly.

Carrot-ginger breakfast muffins with whole wheat pastry flour, fresh ginger root, maple syrup, and honey. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, naturally sweetened and wholesome.

Earthy and textured, this is great as a snack or at a party. For a party, double this to make 1 large or 2 regular loaves.

This is a decadently delicious German chocolate torte. It's chocolaty and rich.

Austrian Gugelhupf is a buttery yeasted bundt cake studded with raisins, currants, and orange zest, crowned with blanched almonds and a snowy dusting of powdered sugar. A Viennese coffee house classic.

Vegetarian rice and mushroom burgers made with brown rice, carrots, whole wheat bread crumbs, and a touch of cayenne. Broiled until golden and crisp on the outside.

Fresh raspberries nestled in a toasted walnut crust and covered with silky white chocolate ganache. This elegant make-ahead tart chills overnight and serves beautifully for any special occasion.

Old-school stuffed green peppers packed with seasoned ground pork, rice, crumbled bacon, and onion, then slow-simmered in a smoky paprika tomato sauce. Hearty, hands-off comfort food for six hungry folks.

Herb-crusted veal chops seared golden, coated in Dijon mustard, and roasted to medium-rare, served over homemade apple spaetzle. A chef-worthy autumn dinner that brings the wow factor.

Classic lasagne verdi with homemade spinach pasta sheets layered with tomato sauce, cheese sauce, and Parmesan. Traditional Italian green lasagna from scratch.

No-bake fresh peach pie with ripe peach wedges arranged in a swirl pattern, glazed with melted apricot preserves on a graham cracker crust. A summer dessert that lets perfectly ripe peaches do all the work.