7,151 light recipes

This makes a dip that is delicious on raw vegetables or spread on French bread, and is good as an appetizer, snack or light lunch.

This is a wonderful and light dessert to offer people as a contrast to the heavy holiday meals and desserts normally offered at this time.

Tender pork tenderloin and crisp Napa cabbage stir-fry with ginger and garlic in under 20 minutes for a light, healthy Asian-inspired weeknight dinner.

Light chocolate chiffon cake made with egg substitute and sugar substitute for fewer calories. Fluffy whipped egg whites create airy texture without oil or butter.

Spring artichoke hearts, tender leeks, and sweet peas simmer into light herbed soup brightened with mint, parsley, and a drizzle of Parmesan-topped olive oil.

Retro orange gelatin mold loaded with pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and coconut folded into whipped topping. A nostalgic potluck classic that's light, fruity, and fun.

Light vegetarian sauce made with arrowroot, tamari, and vegetable stock. Glossy, savory, and ready in 15 minutes. Great over grains, stir-fries, or steamed veggies.

Crunchy bean sprout and cucumber salad tossed in a toasted sesame oil, soy, and apple cider vinegar dressing. Ten minutes, no cooking, and refreshingly light.

Bomma's heirloom date nut cookies made with beaten egg whites, chopped dates, and pecans. No butter needed! Light, chewy, and naturally sweet. Makes 60 cookies.

This light and delicious dessert is an excellent alternative to pumpkin pie for diabetics as it is low in sugar without sacrificing flavor or richness!

This bread is a great way to get healthy veggies into your kids! Spread with light cream cheese for a delicious treat! Makes 2 loaves.

Light-as-air chocolate chiffon cake with deep cocoa flavor and virtually zero fat, perfect for anyone craving rich chocolate dessert without the calorie bomb.

Chicken almond stir fry with bok choy, snow peas, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots in a light soy-ginger glaze, topped with golden toasted almonds.

Crispy phyllo seed straws made with toasted poppy and sesame seeds, folded in layers and baked golden. A light, crunchy appetizer that stores for weeks.

Cold fruited chicken salad with dried apricots, orange segments, grapes, and toasted almonds in a white wine-vinegar dressing. A light, low-calorie summer lunch.

Pisang goreng (Indonesian fried bananas) in a light egg batter, served over vanilla ice cream with a warm brown sugar rum sauce. A tropical dessert.