7,057 light recipes

A from-scratch chocolate layer cake made with cocoa, buttermilk, cake flour, and both white and brown sugar. Creamed butter method for a velvety, tender crumb. Frost with your favorite icing.

PB&O snackers: chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg. A hearty snack cookie that beats any coffee-shop version.

Thin-sliced zucchini baked in a light custard of egg, Swiss cheese, mustard, and nutmeg. A low-calorie, diabetic-friendly side dish with just 7 simple ingredients.

Low-fat chicken casserole with water chestnuts, cream of chicken soup, and evaporated skim milk. A creamy, crunchy baked dish that's lighter than it tastes.

Sometimes it is hard to get the texture just right when you are attempting the art of gluten-free baking. Gluten-free flour can often leave a gritty consistency that is not desirable in your baked goods. This recipe includes a not-so-secret ingredient which will help you tackle that problem with ease. Coconut oil is just the right thing to combine with your gluten-free flour to make your muffins come out light, airy and smooth. You won’t be able to tell the difference in these treats and their less healthy counterparts. The best part about this recipe is that you will be adding chia seeds. These little powerhouses are full of Omega 3 fatty acids to help control your cholesterol. They also offer lots of antioxidants and fibre to keep you feeling great. These little snacks are going to get you really excited about healthier baking, so let’s hear a big chia!

Three-meat meatloaf blending chicken, pork, and beef with honey, topped with a sweet-hot apricot mustard glaze. Budget-friendly comfort food that feeds six.

These scrumptious treats are perfect as a light snack in between meals.

This delicious dessert is great for a light snack after dinner or a Christmas party.

South American pork and corn pie spoons spiced pork with sweet corn, raisins, and black olives under a fluffy cornmeal topping. Pastel de choclo style casserole, baked in 45 minutes.

Buttery pull-apart bubble loaf made from soft yeast dough balls baked in a tube pan with a dark corn syrup and lemon glaze. A showstopper bread for weekend baking.

Brown sugar fudge cooked to the soft-ball stage with molasses, heavy cream, and a touch of unsweetened chocolate. Old-fashioned candy-thermometer method for a creamy, never-grainy result that sets up firm and slices clean.

Sawdust salad layered jello dessert with lemon-orange gelatin, pineapple custard, and cream cheese whipped topping. Vintage church potluck dish that’s sweet, light, and ready in stages.

A bubbly, protein-packed casserole with ground turkey, lima beans, baked beans, and kidney beans in a sweet-tangy brown sugar and molasses sauce. Oven or microwave ready in about an hour.

Awesome Spinach Spanakopita with Parsley and Dill recipe

These scrumptious muffins are simple to make and they'll be one of your favorites to come! Just don't let King Kong have any!

Three-ingredient mustard horseradish spread with a sinus-clearing kick. Stir together mayo, mustard, and prepared horseradish for the ultimate roast beef sandwich condiment.