7,057 light recipes

Butterfly shrimp with snow peas, a fast Cantonese stir-fry where butterflied shrimp curl in a smoking-hot wok before joining crisp snow peas, straw mushrooms, water chestnuts, and a light ginger-garlic sauce.

Lemon pineapple chicken with broiled chicken breasts finished in a bright sweet-sour sauce with pineapple chunks, carrots, and green pepper. Light, easy weeknight dinner.

Chinese shrimp balls (pai chiao hsia chiu) rolled in stale bread cubes and double-fried until shatteringly crisp. Served with Sichuan pepper-salt dip. 30 pieces.

The name of these triple chocolate cookies says it all- or almost. Serve them only to guests who you don't want to have leave- ever!

Springtime chicken salad with poached chicken breast, snap-tender asparagus, crisp iceberg, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. A light, protein-packed main salad finished with toasted almonds.

Pan-seared teriyaki chicken sliced over a cool, tangy cucumber salad with sesame oil, ginger and a hint of red pepper heat. A light, refreshing dinner that balances warm and cold in every bite.

Seared beef tenderloin sliced thin and rolled around blanched asparagus spears with horseradish chive mayonnaise. An elegant cold appetizer or light main course.

Crustless vegetable quiche with broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers, and a cheddar-jack cheese blend. Bisquick forms its own light crust as it bakes.

Swedish cardamom braid bread with raisins, a classic Scandinavian yeast bread shaped into a beautiful three-strand plait. Soft, fragrant, and lightly sweet.

Buttery shortbread-style nut cookies with almond extract and chopped nuts, shaped by hand into rustic finger rolls. Tender, crumbly, and lightly sweet.

Scalloped turkey and cauliflower baked in a light turkey stock gravy. A low-calorie main dish that puts leftover turkey to good use.

Indian-style spiced sole fillets marinated in yogurt, garam masala, coriander, and garlic, then broiled until flaky. A light, tandoori-inspired fish dish.

Mushroom and onion spaghetti sauteed in olive oil with fresh tomato, basil, and oregano. A light, simple pasta ready in under 10 minutes.

Hellenic marinated celery poached in olive oil, lemon juice, fennel, thyme, and parsley, then chilled. A light Greek-style cold appetizer, low calorie.

The cream of mushroom soup works well with the turkey in this dish and can be used as a light lunch or dinner.

Southern peach shortcake with sliced peaches, almond extract, and cinnamon baked under a light biscuit topping. Diabetic-friendly with fructose instead of sugar.