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Light Pumpkin Cornbread

  Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 3/4 cup self rising flour2. 3/4 cup cornmeal3. 1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend (can use regular brown sugar)4. 2 teaspoons baking powder5. 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice6. 16 ounces pumpkin puree (plain)7. 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt...

Rise and Shine Oatmeal (Cooking Light)

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 cups 1% low-fat milk2. 2 cups regular oats3. 1/2 cup golden raisin4. 2 tablespoons honey5. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt6. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract7. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon8. 6 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted9. 2 tablespoons...

Moussaka Light

  Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 fresh eggplant2. 8 ounces ground turkey3. 3 cups tomato sauce4. 1 cup raw onion, chopped5. 2 garlic cloves6. 3 1/2 ounces red wine7. 1/2 cup white flour8. 1 cup nonfat milk9. 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese10. 1/2 cup reduced-fat feta...

Light Greek Orzo Salad

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 2 cups orzo pasta2. 1 garlic clove, minced3. 1 lemon, juice and zest of4. 5 cups baby spinach leaves5. 1 red bell pepper, small diced6. 1/2 cup kalamata olive, roughly chopped7. 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, with...

Rocky Mountain Mini Cheesecakes (Light)

  Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 1 3/4 cups smooth 5% ricotta cheese2. 3 ounces light cream cheese, softened3. 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream4. 1 large egg5. 3/4 cup sugar6. 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder7. 1 1/2 tablespoons flour8. 1/3 cup miniature...

Light As a Feather Angel Biscuits

  Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 (370 ml) can fat-free Carnation Evaporated Milk2. 1/2 cup lemon juice or 1/2 cup vinegar3. 1 (11 ml) package dry yeast4. 1/2 cup warm water5. 5 cups all-purpose flour6. 1/4 cup granulated sugar7. 1 tablespoon baking powder8. 1...

Any Flavor Crystal Light Protein Smoothie

  Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 1/2 cups skim milk (or water)2. 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (NOT mrp)3. 1/4 cup oat flour4. 1 tablespoon flax seed oil (or ground flax seed)5. 2 teaspoons Crystal Light powdered drink mix (any flavor)6. 3 ice cubes Directions: 1....

Light Chocolate Truffles With Toasted Coconut

  Ingredients for 60 servings: 1. 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips2. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed3. 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk4. 3 teaspoons vanilla extract5. 2 teaspoons water6. 3 tablespoons flaked coconut, finely chopped and toasted Directions:...

Light Oatmeal Scotches

  Ingredients for 48 servings: 1. 1 1/2 cups flour2. 1 cup wheat flour3. 1 teaspoon baking soda4. 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats5. 1 egg6. 1 egg white7. 1/2 cup butter8. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce9. 1/2 cup brown sugar10. 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute, plus11. 2...

Light Scalloped Potatoes

  Ingredients for 16 servings: 1. nonstick cooking spray2. 2 minced garlic cloves3. 1/3 cup diced onion4. 1 1/2 tablespoons flour5. 12 ounces evaporated skim milk6. 1 teaspoon salt7. 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper8. 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper9. 9 cups...

Creamy Cucumber Salad

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3 cups English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced2. 1 teaspoon salt3. 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced4. 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt5. 1 teaspoon dried dill6. 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar7. 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Directions:...

Creamy Marshmallow Dip (From Cooking Light)

  Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 1/2 cup tub-style low-fat cream cheese (light cream cheese)2. 1/2 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt3. 1/4 cup marshmallow creme Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.2. Beat at low speed with an electric mixer until well...

Light Pasta and Cheese Sauce

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 2 cups skim milk2. 2 tablespoons flour3. 3 chicken bouillon cubes4. 2 cups grated parmesan cheese (could use smoked cheddar or gouda as well)5. 800 g pasta Directions: 1. Cook pasta as directed; drain well.2. Mix milk, flour and...

Coffee Light Frappuccino-Improved! 🙂

  Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 3/4 cup brewed cold very strong coffee2. 1/4 cup skim milk3. 1 tablespoon sugar substitute4. 1 teaspoon instant pudding mix (any variety)5. 2 cups crushed ice Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, or a container for a...

Light Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

  Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. nonstick cooking spray2. 1 tablespoon flour3. 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package light yellow cake mix4. 1/3 cup lemon juice, plus5. 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided6. 1 teaspoon vanilla7. 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese8. 3 large egg...

Traffic Light Stew

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 (20 ounce) packages Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion2. 4 tablespoons bacon bits3. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed4. 1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth5. 1 red bell pepper, diced6. 4 green onions, diced7. 1 teaspoon...

Chicken Stroganoff – Light

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon oil, divided2. 1 teaspoon oil, divided3. 10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips4. 2 cups sliced mushrooms5. 1 cup onion, sliced6. 1 cup low sodium chicken broth7. 2 teaspoons flour8. 3...

Light Wheat Beer Bread

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 cup whole wheat flour2. 2 cups bread flour (or all purpose flour)3. 3 teaspoons baking powder4. 1/2 teaspoon salt5. 2 tablespoons sugar6. 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute7. 12 ounces beer8. 3 tablespoons butter, melted...

Light As Air A.1. Bruschetta #A.1.

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 (17 1/3 ounce) package puff pastry sheets, defrosted overnight2. 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered (red and yellow)3. 2 avocados, ripened and sliced as thinly as possible4. 2 ounces of prepared Dijon mustard5. 6 ounces A.1. Original...

Light Cheesy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

  Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 12 small-to-medium-sized brown mushroom caps (1 - 2-inch wide, stems removed)2. 2 ounces drained white crabmeat3. 2 tablespoons celery, minced4. 2 tablespoons red peppers, minced5. 1 piece Laughing Cow cheese, 1 wedge (Laughing Cow,...

Salmon in a Light, Fragrant Broth

  Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1 1/4 cups chicken broth2. 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed, peeled, white part finely sliced3. 2 shallots, peeled, finely sliced4. 1 red chili pepper, finely sliced5. 3 1/2 ounces oyster mushrooms, finely sliced or 3 1/2 ounces shiitake...

Light Butterscotch Pineapple Mousse

  Ingredients for 5 servings: 1. 1 (19 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice (no sugar added type)2. 1 (30 g) package sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix3. 2 cups Cool Whip Free (or Ultra Low Fat Cool Whip)4. 1 cup sliced strawberry (to garnish) Directions:...

My Light and Spicy Tuna Salad

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 2 (5 ounce) cans of light tuna in water i use bumble bee chunk light tuna (never in oil, blech!)2. 1 tablespoon chipotle mayonnaise ("Goya Chipotles in Adobe Sauce")3. 2 tablespoons salsa (add more or less or skip according to taste)4....

Light and Luscious Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 cabbage leaves2. 12 ounces 90% lean ground beef or 12 ounces ground turkey3. 1/3 cup chopped onion4. 1 clove minced garlic5. 1 1/4 cups water6. 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes7. 1/2 cup long grain rice8. 1 tablespoon...

„light” Greek Ground Beef Roll

  Ingredients for 18 servings: 1. 1 medium onion, chopped2. 2 lbs extra lean ground beef, no more than 7% fat3. 1 garlic clove4. 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry5. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon6. 1 teaspoon ground thyme7. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg8. 2...

„light” Broccoli Carbonara

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 12 ounces rotini pasta or 12 ounces other pastas2. 1 onion, diced fine3. 4 garlic cloves, minced4. 2 bunches Broccolini or 2 heads broccoli, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces5. 1/2 lb lean bacon or 1/2 lb turkey bacon6. 1 1/2 cups shredded...

Light Chocolate-Amaretto Cheesecake

  Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 6 chocolate wafers, finely crushed2. 1 1/2 cups light cream cheese3. 1 cup sugar4. 1 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese5. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa6. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour7. 1/4 cup Amaretto8. 1 teaspoon vanilla...

Light Bean and Cheese Tostada

Light Bean and Cheese Tostada

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 low-fat tortilla2. 3 tablespoons fat-free refried beans3. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder4. 1/4 teaspoon salt5. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper6. 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese7. salsa Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2....

Light Lemon Cheesecake

Light Lemon Cheesecake

Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 1 graham cracker, crushed2. 1 package lemon gelatin3. 2/3 cup boiling water4. 1 cup low fat cottage cheese5. 8 ounces neufchatel cheese6. 2 cups Cool Whip Lite7. 1 cup cherry pie filling Directions: 1. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking...

Banana Pancakes

Banana Pancakes

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2. 1/2 cup whole wheat flour3. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder4. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda5. 1/2 teaspoon salt6. 1 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk7. 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted8. 1 egg9. 3...

Light Rocky Road Brownies

Light Rocky Road Brownies

Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 4 egg whites, whipped2. 1/2 cup sugar3. 1 tablespoon vanilla4. 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted5. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder6. 1/4 teaspoon salt7. 1/2 cup flour8. 1 cup marshmallow cream Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.2. Prepare...

Bikini-Ready, Light Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Bikini-Ready, Light Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1/2 cup light mayonnaise2. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated3. 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk4. 2 small garlic cloves, minced5. 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced6. 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Directions: 1. Whisk together all ingredients...

Carrot, Apple and Cinnamon Loaf  (Light)

Carrot, Apple and Cinnamon Loaf (Light)

Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 1/4 cup vegetable oil2. 2 large eggs3. 1 cup granulated sugar4. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon5. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract7. 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt8. 1 1/4 cups grated carrots9. 2/3 cup peeled...

Rocky Mountain Brownies (Light)

Rocky Mountain Brownies (Light)

Ingredients for 16 servings: 1. 1 cup granulated sugar2. 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3. 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce4. 1/4 cup vegetable oil5. 1 large egg6. 1 teaspoon vanilla7. 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt8. 3/4 cup flour9. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder10. 3/4 cup...

Tasty and Light Berry Parfait

Tasty and Light Berry Parfait

Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1/2 cup strawberry, sliced2. 1/2 cup blueberries3. 2 teaspoons Splenda granular, sugar substitute4. 1 cup low fat cottage cheese5. 6 ounces light vanilla yogurt6. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract7. 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Directions: 1....

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/4 cup olive oil2. 8 chicken tenderloins3. 1/2 bell pepper4. 1/4 large onion5. 28 ounces diced tomatoes6. 8 ounces tomato sauce7. 1/2 teaspoon oregano8. 1/2 teaspoon parsley9. 1 bay leaf10. 1/2 teaspoon salt11. 1/2 teaspoon garlic...

Bright, Light Buttermilk Syrup

Bright, Light Buttermilk Syrup

Ingredients for 10 servings: 1. 3/4-1 cup sugar2. 1 cup buttermilk3. 2 tablespoons butter4. 2 tablespoons corn syrup5. 1 teaspoon baking soda6. 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: 1. Place first five ingredients in a large saucepan.2. Bring to a boil and cook for 7...

Fruit-Filled Muffins (Light)

Fruit-Filled Muffins (Light)

Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. nonstick cooking spray2. 1 1/2 cups flour3. 1/3 cup sugar4. 1 teaspoon baking powder5. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon6. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda7. 1/8 teaspoon salt8. 2/3 cup buttermilk9. 1 egg10. 3 tablespoons cooking oil11. 1/4 cup peach...

Diner Meatloaf Muffins (Light)

Diner Meatloaf Muffins (Light)

Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 teaspoon olive oil2. 1 cup finely chopped onion3. 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot4. 1 teaspoon dried oregano5. 2 garlic cloves, minced6. 1 cup ketchup, divided7. 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef (raw)8. 1 cup finely crushed saltine...

Light Brioche Buns

Light Brioche Buns

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 3 tablespoons milk, warm2. 2 teaspoons active dry yeast3. 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar4. 2 large eggs5. 3 cups bread flour6. 1/3 cup all-purpose flour7. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt8. 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Directions: 1. In a...

Light Pumpkin Muffins

Light Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients for 18 servings: 1. 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour2. 1 cup granulated sugar3. 1 tablespoon baking powder4. 1 teaspoon baking soda5. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon6. 1/2 teaspoon salt7. 1 cup canned pumpkin8. 3/4 cup nonfat sour cream9. 1/3 cup nonfat milk10. 1/4...

Uncle Bill’s Light Vegetable Soup

Uncle Bill’s Light Vegetable Soup

Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth2. 8 cups water3. 4 tablespoons chicken soup base or 4 tablespoons vegetable bouillon cubes4. 2 tablespoons butter5. 1 large onion, chopped small6. 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, include...

Simple Light Lemon Custard

Simple Light Lemon Custard

Ingredients for 10 servings: 1. 2 eggs, beaten2. 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated3. 1/4 cup granulated sugar4. 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)5. 1 tablespoon light margarine Directions: 1. Combine eggs, lemon rind and sugar in a saucepan on medium heat.2....

Light and Creamy Peas

Light and Creamy Peas

Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 cups frozen peas2. 2 tablespoons plain yogurt3. 1 pinch crushed dried mint4. 1 pinch fresh ground pepper Directions: 1. Cook peas in a small amount of water until tender-crisp (about 4 minutes if cooked in microwave) - or cook...

Light Herbed Cheese Spread

Light Herbed Cheese Spread

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese2. 1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened3. 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives4. 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese5. 1 clove garlic, minced6. 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram7. 1/4 teaspoon dried basil8. 1/4...

Light and Lemony Muffins

Light and Lemony Muffins

Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 1 1/4 cups milk2. 1/2 cup plain yogurt3. 2 large lemons, zest of, grated4. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice5. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour6. 1/2 cup whole wheat flour7. 2 teaspoons baking powder8. 1 teaspoon baking soda9. 1/4 teaspoon...

Light and Tasty Biscuits

Light and Tasty Biscuits

Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 cups flour2. 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3. 1/2 teaspoon salt4. 1/3 cup shortening (butter-flavored Crisco)5. 3/4 cup milk Directions: 1. Heat oven to 475 degrees.2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and the salt.3. Cut in the...

Light Chili Mac Skillet Supper

Light Chili Mac Skillet Supper

Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 ounces 90% lean ground beef2. 1 medium onion, chopped3. 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can drained red kidney beans4. 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce5. 7 1/4 ounces cans diced tomatoes6. 1/2 cup elbow macaroni7. 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper8. 1/4...

Light & Tasty Chicken Piccata

Light & Tasty Chicken Piccata

Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2. 1/2 cup egg substitute3. 2 tablespoons chicken broth4. 1/4 cup chicken broth (additional)5. 5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided6. 3 garlic cloves, minced7. 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce8. 1/2...

Basic, Light & Easy Whole Wheat Bread

Basic, Light & Easy Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 3 cups whole wheat flour (the good stuff)2. 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten3. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt4. 1/4 cup honey5. 9 -10 ounces warm water6. 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (1 packet, I use fleischmans) Directions: 1. Put the ingredients in...

Light Chicken Kiev

Light Chicken Kiev

Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 (7 1/2 ounce) container Smart Balance light butter spread, room temperature2. 1 teaspoon dried parsley3. 1 teaspoon dried tarragon4. 1 teaspoon chervil5. 1 teaspoon dill6. 1 lime, zest of7. 1 lemon, zest of8. 1 teaspoon kosher salt,...

Light Tartar Sauce

Light Tartar Sauce

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2/3 cup low-fat yogurt2. 1/4 cup minced pickles or 1/4 cup relish3. 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise4. 1 teaspoon vinegar5. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients.2. Store in refrigerator.

Light and Healthy 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Light and Healthy 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 1/4 cups water2. 1 tablespoon natural applesauce3. 3 tablespoons honey4. 1/2 teaspoon salt5. 3 cups whole wheat flour6. 1/2 cup wheat gluten7. 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Directions: 1. combine all ingredients and mix.2. knead for...

Light and Easy Chicken Chili

Light and Easy Chicken Chili

Ingredients for 10 servings: 1. 2 teaspoons olive oil2. 1 medium onion, chopped3. 2 teaspoons minced garlic4. 1 lb ground chicken5. 1 teaspoon chili powder6. 1/2 teaspoon sugar7. 1/2 teaspoon salt8. 1 (8 ounce) jar pineapple salsa9. 1 (16 ounce) can black beans10. 1...

Light Cheesecake

Light Cheesecake

Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese2. 1 pint sour cream3. 1 cup sugar4. 2 teaspoons vanilla5. 2 tablespoons flour6. 3 tablespoons crushed pineapple7. 3 tablespoons pineapple juice8. 5 eggs, separated9. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar10. 1...

Light Chicken Kiev

Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 (7 1/2 ounce) container Smart Balance light butter spread, room temperature2. 1 teaspoon dried parsley3. 1 teaspoon dried tarragon4. 1 teaspoon chervil5. 1 teaspoon dill6. 1 lime, zest of7. 1 lemon, zest of8. 1 teaspoon kosher salt,...

Light Tartar Sauce

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2/3 cup low-fat yogurt2. 1/4 cup minced pickles or 1/4 cup relish3. 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise4. 1 teaspoon vinegar5. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients.2. Store in refrigerator.

Light and Healthy 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 1/4 cups water2. 1 tablespoon natural applesauce3. 3 tablespoons honey4. 1/2 teaspoon salt5. 3 cups whole wheat flour6. 1/2 cup wheat gluten7. 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Directions: 1. combine all ingredients and mix.2. knead for...

Light and Easy Chicken Chili

Ingredients for 10 servings: 1. 2 teaspoons olive oil2. 1 medium onion, chopped3. 2 teaspoons minced garlic4. 1 lb ground chicken5. 1 teaspoon chili powder6. 1/2 teaspoon sugar7. 1/2 teaspoon salt8. 1 (8 ounce) jar pineapple salsa9. 1 (16 ounce) can black beans10. 1...

Light Cheesecake

Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese2. 1 pint sour cream3. 1 cup sugar4. 2 teaspoons vanilla5. 2 tablespoons flour6. 3 tablespoons crushed pineapple7. 3 tablespoons pineapple juice8. 5 eggs, separated9. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar10. 1...