7,151 light recipes

Sliced SPAM simmered with zucchini, potatoes, carrots, and canned tomatoes seasoned with basil, oregano, and garlic in one skillet. A budget-friendly 40-minute dinner that feeds eight.

Whole wheat carrot spice quickbread with orange zest, golden raisins, and walnuts. A lighter, warmly spiced loaf that comes together fast with no yeast required.

Diabetic-friendly banana cream pie made with skim milk, only 3 tablespoons sugar, gelatin-stabilized custard, and firm-ripe bananas in a vanilla wafer crust. A lighter take on a classic.

Ground turkey casserole layered with cheesy egg noodles, tomato sauce, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt. A lighter take on a retro noodle bake that feeds a crowd.

Ground chicken sloppy joes loaded with bell pepper, onion, and rice in a tangy sauce, piled on toasted buns. A lighter twist on the classic that kids devour.

Frozen hash browns baked with cubed SPAM, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and green chilies, topped with crushed potato chips. This cheesy, crunchy casserole feeds eight hungry people.

Bay scallops with vermicelli in a fresh tomato-basil sauce, finished with cream and a whisper of nutmeg. A lighter Italian seafood pasta for weeknight dinners.

Low-cholesterol breakfast sausage patties made with ground turkey, sage, paprika, and breadcrumbs. Mix, chill overnight, and pan-fry for a lighter take on a breakfast staple.

Skinless chicken braised in dry white wine with mushrooms, carrots, celery, and thyme. A lighter take on French country cooking with a reduced wine sauce. Serves 6.

Cereal crunch coffee cake with crushed wheat flakes baked into the batter and a cinnamon-cereal crumble on top. A lighter brunch cake with raisins, brown sugar, and a hint of nutmeg.

Creamy cottage cheese cheesecake spiked with crystallized ginger and brandy, topped with toasted marshmallows for a lighter take on the classic dessert.

Cornish game hens stuffed with wild rice, mushrooms, and slivered almonds, brushed with apricot brandy and roasted golden. An elegant holiday-worthy dinner that feeds eight.

Flaky puff pastry filled with broccoli, creamy ricotta, and bold crumbled blue cheese. A savory tart that's golden, rich, and ready in 45 minutes. Serves eight.

Hearty spaghetti meat sauce with ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, mushrooms, and tomatoes simmered in a Dutch oven. Feeds eight and tastes like it took all day.

Bright, tangy white chicken chili with tomatillos, jalapeno, green chilies, cannellini beans, and fresh cilantro. A lighter take on chili that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Baked Italian sausage and mozzarella pasta casserole scaled to feed 150 people. Layered with corkscrew pasta, mushrooms, and spaghetti sauce across eight 6-quart pans.