7,057 light recipes

Individual baked lasagnas layered with fresh pasta, crisp-tender asparagus, and a pesto-bechamel sauce, topped with golden breadcrumbs. A light, springy green lasagna baked in single gratin dishes.

Light blueberry lemon snack cake with an oat streusel topping drizzled with honey. A wholesome, low-fat baked treat with bright lemon and juicy berries in every bite.

Light, crispy breaded bluefish fillets baked in just 10 minutes, served with a tangy yogurt-based mock tartar sauce. Low-fat, high-protein, and ready in 20 minutes.

Savory cottage cheese and rice pancakes with corn and mustard. A low-fat, protein-packed griddle cake for breakfast or a light dinner.

Foolproof frying batter with flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and water. No eggs needed. Crispy, light, and works on any vegetable, fish, or seafood.

Corn tamale pie with cornmeal, cottage cheese, and whipped egg whites baked until golden, served with a reduced Mexican-style tomato sauce. Light, fluffy, and meatless.

Pasta with chicken, tomato, and Romano cheese ready in 40 minutes. Spaghetti tossed with chicken strips, fresh tomatoes, olives, green pepper, and broth reduced into a light savory sauce.

Fresh mango, kiwi, pineapple, and banana served with a creamy guava yogurt sauce. A no-cook, 10-minute tropical fruit platter for brunch buffets or a light summer dessert.

Pan-seared ling cod fillets deglazed with grapefruit juice, served with warm grapefruit sections and creamy avocado slices. A light, elegant 30-minute dinner.

Lemon meringue pie from cooking school is the textbook version with a hand-rolled crust, cornstarch-and-flour curd, and a stable French meringue sealed to the crust. Detailed technique guarantees no weeping.

Gluten-free potato rice pancakes made with brown rice flour and instant potato flakes. Serve with syrup for breakfast or gravy for a savory side. Light, tender, and wheat-free.

White chocolate coconut truffles with shredded coconut, a splash of coconut liqueur, and a creamy white chocolate ganache center. Easy make-ahead holiday candy.

Strawberry yogurt cooler blended with fresh strawberries, nonfat yogurt, and fizzy club soda. A light, no-sugar-added smoothie that's diabetic-friendly and refreshing.

Lemon cheese dessert bombe with cream cheese, lemon yogurt, and unflavored gelatin set in a mold. A light, no-bake mousse-like dessert garnished with fresh strawberries.

A fat-free marbled sponge cake with swirled vanilla white and lemon-yellow batters baked in a tube pan. Feather-light and elegant for any occasion.

Safaid channe is a Pakistani white chickpea curry with ginger, coriander, cardamom, and tomatoes. A fragrant vegetarian dish served with puffy bread.