2,179 light recipes

Scotland's version of the scone, sometimes known as Scot's Pancake. Looks more like a crumpet, though the texture resembles a pancake.

Pecan-crusted grouper bakes flaky white fish under a Dijon-and-pecan crust for a crunchy, buttery shell with no skillet of hot oil. A 35-minute Southern-style fish dinner.

Galatoboureko is a Greek custard pie with semolina filling baked in buttered phyllo pastry and soaked in cinnamon-lemon syrup. A traditional dessert with crispy, syrup-drenched layers.

One of my favorite Mexican dishes, so many delicious flavors and great textures.

Roasted mallard duck with turnips, basted in pan juices with a rosemary and bay leaf herb bouquet. Best served medium rare with pale rose juices.

The Pennsylvania Dutch settlers made these at Thanksgiving and stored them in a stoneware crock until Christmas. The cookies can be made at any time, but allowed to age for 4-6 weeks.

Very light and tasty recipe, a very good breakfast.

Pressure cooker ricotta cheesecake: a creamy Italian-style cheesecake with golden raisins and lemon zest, steamed to perfection in just 20 minutes under pressure. No cracks, no water bath fuss.

Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with brown sugar and rolled oats for a chewy, hearty texture. Crisp edges and soft centers loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite.

Flapper Pie: a Canadian Prairie classic with a buttery graham cracker crust, silky vanilla custard filling, and a cloud of toasted meringue on top.

Wholesome muffins packed with brown rice, dried apricots, raisins, prunes, and walnuts, sweetened with maple syrup for a nutritious breakfast.

Buttery cookies with a chocolate Kiss hidden inside and mini chocolate chips throughout the dough. Each one cracks open to reveal a melted chocolate center.

A tantalizing and delicious pasta dish that's perfect for a light lunch!

Delicate amaranth crepes filled with bananas or whipped tofu, drizzled with a tangy lemon-honey sauce. Light, elegant breakfast or dessert.

A light and fluffy cappuccino mousse filling in a chocolate pie crust.

If you're looking for a light, hearty meal, try this scrumptious dish that is sure to satisfy your hunger.