2,179 light recipes

Lemon chiffon pie whipped airy from chilled evaporated milk and set with gelatin, bright with fresh lemon, in a graham cracker crust. A light, no-bake pie crowned with sliced kiwi.

Bayerische Erdbeercreme is a classic German strawberry Bavarian cream with fresh berries, whipped cream, and gelatin set in a mold. Light, elegant, and only six ingredients.

Classic Greek tyropites (cheese triangles) with feta, ricotta, and nutmeg wrapped in buttery phyllo dough and baked golden. Makes 60 crispy, flaky appetizers for parties and holiday gatherings.

Six-ingredient oatmeal cookies with butter, orange zest, and almond extract pressed with a fork and baked golden. No flour, naturally gluten-friendly, and impossibly tender with a sandy, melt-away texture.

Gluten-free banana bread made with rice flour, potato starch, and unflavored gelatin for structure. Folded egg whites keep it light and tender.

Low-calorie saffron chicken braised with mushrooms, peas, and olives in a creamy paprika sauce, served over rice. Skinless chicken breasts keep it light and lean.

French potato salad dressed with olive oil, white wine, white wine vinegar, shallots, and tarragon instead of mayonnaise. A light, tangy, no-mayo alternative served warm or at room temperature.

Elegant broccoli terrine with basil, Parmesan, and lemon baked in a water bath until silky smooth. Served chilled and sliced, this low-calorie vegetable showstopper is a stunning appetizer or light lunch.

Maple-basted broiled bluefish: oily Atlantic fish brushed with pure maple syrup, allspice, salt, and pepper, broiled or grilled until lightly caramelized. New England seafood in 20 minutes.

Light summer salad with shredded apples, carrots, crushed pineapple, and lemon zest in a vanilla yogurt dressing over crisp lettuce. Fresh, fruity, and no cooking required.

Wholesome after-school snack muffins made with raisin bran cereal, whole wheat, and shredded carrot. Lightly sweet, moist, and full of fiber, a kid-friendly muffin for lunchboxes and snack time.

Blueberry-peach meringue shell filled with almond cream custard and topped with fresh sliced peaches and blueberries. A light, elegant, show-stopping summer dessert.

Lemon chicken with egg noodles, ready in 25 minutes. Pounded chicken breasts dredged in a lemon-paprika oil and pan-cooked until tender, served over no-yolk noodles for a light dinner.

This super carrot raisin salad is very good for dinner, very light and tasty, but you had better finish it at one meal, don't let it overnight, will be not fresh.

Peach ambrosia dessert made with fresh peaches, vanilla shake mix, unflavored gelatin, and coconut. A light, creamy, low-fat treat that sets up in an hour.

Fennel bulbs blanched and browned in butter, simmered with caramelized pearl onions and carrots in stock. A light, elegant vegetable stew that's ready in an hour.