2,200 light recipes

Garlic asparagus finished with a bright squeeze of lime instead of the usual lemon. Fresh spears sauteed with garlic, shallots, and a little butter for a fast, light vegetable side.

No-cook tortilla rollups with cream cheese, ranch, chunky salsa, and cheddar on whole wheat tortillas. Chill, slice into pinwheels, and watch them vanish at any party.

This mango sorbet is delicious. The recipe states it's ready in 15 minutes, however, it does take several hours to freeze.

Watermelon sorbet with pureed fresh watermelon, lemon juice, and a corn syrup simple syrup for the smoothest, scoopable texture. The summer freezer dessert that captures peak melon flavor.

No-cook strawberry freezer jam made with fresh crushed berries, pectin, and corn syrup. Tastes like summer straight from the jar with no canning equipment needed.

Easy cream of tomato soup simmers fresh tomato juice with half-and-half and a generous handful of fresh basil. Smooth, creamy, and on the table in about 25 minutes. The homemade answer to the can.

A great light snack that is perfect for the kids' lunches!

Crisp snow peas sauteed with browned butter, toasted almonds, shallot, and a squeeze of lemon. An 8-minute vegetarian side that's healthy, light, and full of flavor.

This dessert souffle is loaded with refreshing strawberry flavor, and it is so light, you don't have to worry about calories or fat. And it is so tasty.

Quick sautéed mushrooms and kale cooked under a smothering lid with garlic, butter, and sherry. This easy vegetarian side dish is ready in just 15 minutes.

Not too sweet, very smooth and creamy, but not super rich; strawberries and apricot jam bring lots of fresh and fruity flavor, the phyllo pastry comes out golden brown and crispy. A delicious and guilt-free dessert that everyone will enjoy!

This recipe was made by a neighbor and given to me. He told me to try it and then he would tell me what it was made with. I tried it, loved it, and asked him for the recipe. He went and got it and now i make it all the time. Who knew Saltine crackers and chocolate went so well together!! I would recommend it to anyone. I get people at work who tell me to bring it in all the time. It is loved by everyone who makes it.

Bourbon ice cream with sweetened condensed milk and half-and-half churns into a rich Southern-style dessert with warm whiskey notes. A grown-up frozen treat that pours straight from the freezer into the bowl.

Chilled strawberry and white wine soup blended from fresh berries, lemon zest, and dry white wine. Elegant five-minute summer starter served cold in chilled bowls.

Oasis carrot salad boils carrots tender then marinates them in garlic-onion-vinegar dressing, finished with fresh cilantro and parsley. A bright, make-ahead North African-style side.

A vibrant kale and mango salad with massaged kale, sweet mango, and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds in a honey-lemon dressing. Fresh, healthy, and tossed together in minutes.