2,691 light recipes

Try this variation of a French sauce as a topping on pancakes.

Light apple cake made with whole wheat flour, apple juice concentrate, egg whites, and cinnamon-coated apple layers. Low-fat and naturally sweetened in a ring mold.

Light sandwich rye for the bread machine with caraway seeds, bread flour, and rye flour. A mellow deli-style loaf with tight crumb and a soft crust, ideal for reubens and grilled cheese.

Light spaghetti sauce with tomato sauce, garlic, green bell pepper, red wine, basil, and oregano ready in 20 minutes. A quick, low-fat meatless marinara for weeknight pasta.

Bread machine light rye with three flours: rye, whole wheat, and unbleached white, plus cornmeal, caraway seeds, and honey. Just add ingredients and press start.

Homemade light vegetable broth simmered with white wine, leeks, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Low-fat, freezer-friendly, and packed with clean veggie flavor for soups, stews, and risottos.

Light chocolate cake made without eggs or butter using skim milk and cocoa powder. Topped with a fluffy whipped cocoa frosting for a lower-fat treat that still satisfies.

Light vegetable stock: a simple homemade base of onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and bouquet garni simmered for an hour. The clean vegetarian foundation for soups, sauces, and risottos.

Place plain, nonfat yogurt into cheese cloth or a coffee filter. Place in strainer over a small bowl or cup. Allow to drain 2 to 24 hours, covered and refrigerated, until cheese reached desired consistency. Discard the whey (liquid). Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Light and fruity pie folds whipped topping and fresh strawberries into instant-set strawberry jello, then chills in a graham crust. A 7-ingredient no-bake summer dessert with cloud-light texture.

Light fettuccine Alfredo made with skim evaporated milk instead of cream. Parmesan, green onions, and parsley create a thick, creamy sauce without the heavy calories.

Light cream of pea soup combines pureed green peas with a quick white sauce of butter, flour, and milk. A simple vegetarian soup ready in 40 minutes with pantry staples.

Light summer vegetable soup with green beans, yellow squash, and spinach. Garden-fresh vegetables in a Worcestershire-seasoned broth ready in 50 minutes.

Light fudge brownie sundae with a self-saucing chocolate cake baked over a built-in fudge layer, topped with frozen yogurt. A reduced-fat dessert that uses applesauce in place of butter.

Light wheat pizza dough with whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and a sponge starter for extra flavor. A hearty crust with nutty grain notes for homemade pizza night.

Light chocolate layer cake from Hershey's with cocoa, skim milk, margarine, and a splash of vinegar for tender crumb. An egg-free, reduced-fat layer cake that bakes up moist and fluffy.