7,057 light recipes

Rasgulla, the classic Bengali cheese ball dessert of spongy homemade chenna simmered in light sugar syrup until pillowy and sweet. Four ingredients, big payoff.

If you want to enjoy a great light drink after Christmas dinner, try this creamy eggnog that will even have Grandma singing Christmas carols.

Lemon meringue kisses baked low and slow until crisp and dry. Light-as-air cookies with lemon zest and vanilla from just five ingredients.

Raspberry angel food cake with fresh berries folded directly into the whipped egg white batter. Light, fat-free, and bursting with pockets of fruit.

Molletes are traditional Mexican cookies made with cornmeal, butter, egg yolks, and pine nuts. Lightly sweet with a sandy, crumbly texture from the cornmeal.

Four-ingredient cottage cheese pancakes blended smooth with eggs, corn oil, and flour or cornmeal. Light, protein-packed griddle cakes ready in 30 minutes.

Open-faced strawberry cream cheese sandwiches with lemon zest and chopped nuts. A fresh, no-cook spread for tea sandwiches, crackers, or light snacking.

Steamed salmon fillets with ground coriander and fresh rosemary or dill, served with fennel yogurt sauce, cucumber, and potatoes. A light, healthy fish dinner.

Salmon loaf with spinach, dill, and lemon baked into a light, heart-healthy main dish. Budget-friendly canned salmon gets a fresh-tasting upgrade.

Light, healthy chickpea and spinach soup with Moroccan harissa spice over rice or couscous. Quick vegetarian dinner ready in 30 minutes with bold flavor.

Fresh Italian antipasto salad with marinated mushrooms and artichokes over crisp vegetables drizzled with balsamic herb dressing for a light, impressive no-cook meal.

Light, crisp peppermint meringue cookies made with egg whites, sugar, and crushed candy canes. Slow-baked until dry and melt-in-your-mouth airy.

This creamy cheddar cheese soup recipe is easy to prepare and creates a satisfying light lunch or dinner nearly any day of the week.

Thai chicken soup with lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, fresh chili, cilantro, and mint. A light, aromatic broth inspired by tom yum, served with rice.

Light Southwestern vegetable stew with zucchini, mushrooms, kalamata olives, salsa, and salsa verde simmered in vegetable broth. Vegan, quick, and full of bold flavor.

Zucchini halves filled with sweet corn, cottage cheese, green onions, and melted Parmesan. A light, low-calorie vegetarian main ready in 30 minutes flat.