7,151 light recipes

Greek-style stuffed tomatoes filled with herbed rice, pine nuts, currants, sunflower seeds, and fresh mint, baked until the skins just begin to split. A light, vegetarian Mediterranean side for four.

A great summer time dessert, lots of ripe and sweet plum give the souffles delicious flavor!

Leftover turkey and egg noodles tossed in a light Parmesan white sauce with bell peppers, onions, and mustard, then baked with bread crumbs until golden and bubbly. A lighter noodle casserole that's Weight Watchers friendly.

Using most whole wheat flour and olive oil makes these muffins a lot healthier without losing any deliciousness. Super chocolaty, moist, and addictive, not only kids love it, but grown-ups also can't resist these yummy treats.

Enjoy a delicious and refreshing salad that can be served with any of your favorite main dishes.

Thyme and olives make this French bread full of the delicious flavor, great to serve with any kind of stew or soup!

Very simple, quick and easy recipe. Might even coax some non-tofu people to give it a try. The slices are coated with a gentle smoky spice mixture and cooked in a blackened Cajun style to a lightly crispy exterior then finished with a honey lemon glaze. Great color and great flavor to an otherwise humble protein. Try to find smoked paprika if you can or add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.

South Carolina style pulled pork. Both grilling and finishing in the oven reduce the cooking time while the authentic mustard based rub and barbecue sauce deliver bright tangy tender pork.

You can't believe how delicious and moist this cake comes out, and best of all is that the cake is made with mostly whole wheat flour, applesauce and yogurt, then glazed with a thin layer of lemony icing. Looks so appealing and tastes even better!

A quick, easy and tasty one pan meal is perfect for a weeknight supper. Feel free to add whatever veggies you have on hand.

White-chocolate snowflakes balance gracefully on a delicate, lemony three-layer white cake filled with zesty lemon custard and covered with a white-chocolate frosting.

Quiche alla Roma layers cheddar, onion, sliced tomatoes, green pepper, salami, and oregano in a flaky pastry shell. An Italian-American twist on the French classic for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

A creamy and rich wild mushroom soup that doesn't contain any cream. It's loaded with wholesome veggies and satisfies with earthy goodness.

So far this is the best eggplant parmesan I have ever had. The mixture of ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan made the dish so cheesy and tasty...

Quinoa is high in fiber, protein and gluten free. To make this quinoa lasagna, we use a spring-form pan layered with different flavored quinoa and vegetables, colorful and incredibly tasty.

Fresh or in a pinch canned tomatoes add depth to the rice in this fluffy pilaf. A great side dish and I usually finish cooking the rice using my rice cooker while I'm busy watching the Food Network!