7,057 light recipes

A silky puréed leek and rice soup with tender chicken breast, brightened by fresh lemon juice and bouquet garni. Light, elegant, and naturally creamy without a drop of cream.

Cold cucumber mint soup blended with yogurt, chicken broth, and fresh mint then chilled until refreshing. A light, creamy no-cook summer soup garnished with radishes and diced cucumber.

Wild green salad tossing bittersweet escarole, lemony sorrel, and fresh mint with toasted sunflower seeds in a light herb vinegar dressing. A bright, garden-fresh bowl ready in minutes.

Pineapple with mint and toasted coconut, a 3-ingredient tropical fruit salad. Naturally sweet, dairy-free, and vegan, ready in minutes for a refreshing summer side or light dessert.

A surprising double-crust pie filled with sliced carrots, apples, raisins, and orange zest, lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Old-fashioned, sweet, and unlike any pie you've tried.

Lavender angel food cake with 12 egg whites beaten to stiff peaks and dried lavender folded into the batter. Light, fragrant, and fat-free. Ready in about an hour.

Oysters warmed in a buttery sherry and steak sauce with lemon juice, lightly thickened and served from a chafing dish. A retro cocktail party appetizer ready in 25 minutes.

Light and airy pumpkin chiffon pie with a gelatin-set pumpkin custard folded with fluffy egg whites and topped with whipped cream. A silky alternative to dense pumpkin pie.

Fruit tortilla pizza with a blended ricotta-cottage cheese spread, mixed berries, brown sugar, and cinnamon on crispy flour tortillas. A light, low-fat dessert ready in 20 minutes.

European-style chocolate hazelnut cake made with ground hazelnuts and breadcrumbs instead of flour. Whipped egg whites keep it light while chocolate, butter, and cinnamon bring deep, warm flavor.

Sugar-free peach shortcake with juicy fresh peaches under a tender almond-cinnamon cake, then flipped to show off a glossy fruit top. Light dessert sweetened without refined sugar.

Smoked salmon canapes on crisp jicama triangles with lime-spiked Neufchatel cheese and cracked black pepper. A light, no-cook appetizer that looks like it came from a caterer.

Cold tuna rice salad with green peas, celery, and scallions in a light lemon and hot sauce dressing. A no-cook, mayo-free lunch that chills in 30 minutes.

A two-layer chocolate almond torte with whipped egg whites for lightness and a glossy chocolate chip glaze. Bake it in heart-shaped pans for a Valentine's Day stunner.

Sopa de elote, a Mexican corn chowder with chili powder, cumin, sweet peppers, and milk in a chicken broth base. A light, warming bowl ready in under 30 minutes.

Chiles rellenos with green chili strips wrapped around cheddar cheese cubes, dipped in a light egg batter, and deep-fried golden. Classic Mexican stuffed peppers done the traditional way.