7,057 light recipes

This delicious thai soup is made with homemade chicken broth, it's packed with deliciousness, and very light.

Sugar-free cranberry orange gelatin salad made with whole orange, raw cranberries, and sugar-free gelatin. A light, low-calorie holiday side that's tangy, refreshing, and guilt-free.

Brown sugar sour cream cookies wrapped around walnut-stuffed dates, baked and topped with a vanilla sour cream icing. A unique, old-fashioned holiday cookie.

Light pasta primavera with sea scallops, broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots in a broth-based sauce. No cream, no butter, just clean flavors and tender scallops.

Rhubarb nut muffins with buttermilk, brown sugar, and walnuts topped with a cinnamon-walnut streusel. Tart rhubarb and crunchy nuts in every bite. Ready in 35 minutes.

Bulgur pilaf with pine nuts and red pepper: nutty bulgur simmered in broth with sweet bell pepper, then finished with toasted pine nuts and chives. A fast, wholesome side that comes together easily.

Spaghettini with clam sauce, sauteed leeks, white wine, and fresh arugula tossed in at the end for a peppery bite. A light, briny pasta dish in 25 minutes.

Banana nut bread made with whole wheat and white flours, ginger and mace, plus chopped pecans and dates folded in. A spiced, fruit-and-nut-loaded quick bread that's denser and more interesting than the standard.

Creamy buttermilk mustard dressing with grated cucumber, citrus zest, and Dijon. Light, tangy, and diabetic-friendly. No cooking required, just blend and chill.

Bread machine potato bread using instant potato flakes for a soft, fluffy crumb. Simple ingredients, light crust, and minimal hands-on effort for a 1.5 pound loaf.

Maple syrup pie with a silky stovetop custard filling poured into a pre-baked shell. Pure maple syrup, butter, and a single egg cook into glossy, caramel-deep filling in 10 minutes.

Low-fat orange raisin muffins with wheat germ and an orange juice glaze, made with egg whites and skim milk. A wholesome breakfast muffin that freezes well and reheats in seconds in the microwave.

Butter-browned chicken breasts in a silky mushroom cream sauce inspired by France's Périgord region. Just 7 ingredients and 40 minutes for a bistro-worthy dinner at home.

Red and black raspberry pudding cake with fresh and frozen berries simmered into syrup and spooned over a buttery cake batter. The berries sink while baking, creating a soft pudding-cake top.

Indonesian chili peanut sauce with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. A versatile satay-style dipping sauce ready in 15 minutes.

Sesame drop biscuit-muffins made with just five ingredients: self-rising flour, butter, sour cream, toasted sesame seeds, and paprika. Crispy edges, tender centers, and ready in 30 minutes.