10,000 low king recipes

Light pumpkin praline cheesecake: low-fat cottage cheese stands in for cream cheese, wheat germ replaces graham crumbs in the crust, and pumpkin pie spice carries the flavor. Topped with maple-drizzled pecans.

Layered confetti macaroni casserole with whole wheat pasta, cottage cheese, zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, and tomatoes. No-boil casserole, healthy weeknight dinner.

Braised lamb shoulder and merguez-style sausages served over couscous with a cumin and cayenne broth. A North African-inspired feast with carrots, zucchini, and white wine.

Honey mustard glazed chicken and onions served with a honey-mustard sauce and pasta.

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Paprika is an excellent spice in this recipe, giving the chicken incredibly delicious flavour.

Lighter chocolate oat squares with low-fat yogurt and just 3 tablespoons of butter, topped with a cocoa cream cheese icing. A fudgy, moist bar that satisfies chocolate cravings without the guilt.

Banana Cake with Brow Sugar Frosting and Cream Cheese Glaze recipe

Hearty minestrone: vegetable soup with leeks, potatoes, white beans, zucchini, orzo pasta, and spinach in chicken broth. Lighter weeknight take on the Italian classic in 30 minutes.

Lighter chocolate amaretto cheesecake made with reduced-fat cream cheese, cottage cheese, and cocoa. Baked low and slow with mini chocolate chips folded in.

Rotini pasta salad Nicoise-style with chicken, white beans, artichoke hearts, and a Dijon lemon vinaigrette. A hearty, protein-packed cold salad for summer.

Weeknight chicken quinoa stew cooks like a creamy risotto, simmering protein-rich quinoa with chicken, carrots, peas, and tomatoes in a parmesan-laced milk broth. A cozy, veg-packed one-pot dinner ready in under an hour.

Watch this decadent cake recipe disappear swiftly. With its thick frosting and rich chocolate layers, it's a huge hit at any event.

Pappardelle smothered in a chunky red sauce with artichokes, roasted peppers, cannellini beans, and sun-dried tomato pesto. Hearty, rustic Italian comfort in 40 minutes.

Quick curried chicken with apples, grapes, raisins, and yogurt over rice, topped with peanuts. A fruity, aromatic weeknight curry ready in 35 minutes.

This simple side dish is a good source of fiber. Increase the portion size and it doubles as a meatless main dish.