2,691 light recipes

Put down the take-out menus, and make this Chinese favorite in the comfort of your home.

Light mini pancakes made with yogurt and egg whites, served with a homemade cornstarch-thickened berry sauce. A leaner brunch stack that doesn't taste like a compromise.

Very good and light. By using phyllo (filo) pastry instead of the traditional goopy pastry this recipe cuts down on the fat and yields more turkey flavor.

Grilled new potato, crunchy green beans, feta and olives are tossed with red wine vinaigrette, sprinkling some fresh oregano on top. A light and tasty salad for summer.

Moist applesauce muffins spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, lightly sweetened by unsweetened applesauce alone. A low-fat breakfast muffin with optional raisins and just two tablespoons of oil.

Pumpkin puff pancakes are tiny silver-dollar pancakes built on Bisquick, canned pumpkin, eggs, and warm spices. Light, puffy, and ideal for fall brunch or holiday breakfast trays.

Breakfast fruit sherbet blends ripe honeydew, kiwi, buttermilk, sugar, and lime juice into a no-churn frozen treat. Light, tangy, naturally low-fat alternative to morning yogurt.

Light Spanish-style cold tomato soup pureed with green pepper, onion, garlic, white wine, and lemon. A refreshing, vegan summer gazpacho served chilled with scallions on top.

Lemony cranberry cornmeal muffins balance tart fresh cranberries against bright lemon zest in a cornmeal-buttermilk batter, kept light by whipped egg whites and non-fat sour cream.

Hearty blueberry oat muffins with brown sugar and a homemade buttermilk base. Tender inside with a springy golden top. Makes a dozen in under 45 minutes.

Vegan potato mushroom soup with scallions, onions, fresh thyme, and a soy sauce umami boost. Brothy, light, and finished with parsley and a surprise diced apple for sweetness.

Make this quick, easy and tasty salad as your side-dish with any of your BBQ main course. Light and refreshing, wonderful in a warm summer day.

A Northern Italian variation on pasta. Cabbage with pasta makes this dish more filling and is dressed with a light white wine sauce. Quick and easy to prepare.

Old fashioned scones bake five-ingredient British biscuits in a hot oven for tender, lightly sweet rounds ready in 30 minutes. Serve warm with butter, cream, and jam.

Classic 12-egg-white angel food cake recipe. Cloud-light fat-free cake leavened entirely by stiff-peaked whites, with vanilla and almond extract for a tender crumb that's all air, sugar, and structure.

Pumpkin apple waffles with pureed pumpkin, shredded apple, and warm autumn spices in a light egg-white batter. A low-fat fall breakfast crisp on the outside, tender within.