The Best and Lightest

Healthy Recipes That Taste Anything But!

Using clever cooking techniques and ingredient swaps, Food Network Magazine ’s test kitchen chefs have lightened up all the foods you crave. Each crowd-pleasing dish comes in under 500 calories with satisfying—not tiny—portions. With a visual table of contents—complete with icons that indicate vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes—you can quickly find meal ideas for any diet. Plus, each recipe appears with nutritional information and a beautiful photograph, making eating right surprisingly simple and totally fun.

Take a look at what’s inside:

Polenta with Fontina and Eggs

Spiced Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt

Potato-Leek Soup with Bacon

Shrimp and Kale Pitas

Spicy Chicken Enchiladas

Chile-Rubbed Steak with Creamed Corn

Three-Cheese Macaroni

Banana-Almond Pudding

Strawberry Corn Cakes