"Healthy eating is easy with these recipes that have only 5 ingredients (excluding water, cooking spray, oil, salt, pepper, and optional ingredients) or can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Many of the recipes fit the bill for both. And because these are Cooking Light recipes, the focus is on fresh, natural ingredients and simple, straightforward cooking methods. Simplicity has never tasted so good! "
MASTHEAD
INTRODUCTION
WHAT HEALTHY MEANS NOW
EASY FREEZER JAMS • There’s no need to get out the canning equipment or sterilize the jars for these small-batch, fewer-than-5-ingredient freezer jam recipes.
SIMPLE SPRING BRUNCH • Celebrate the season with a savory, no-stress brunch featuring 5-ingredient recipes and make-ahead instructions.
FRESH AND FAST VINAIGRETTE
TOP 20 INGREDIENTS FOR QUICK COOKING • We’ve identified 20 ingredients that get our creative juices flowing, from fresh, convenient products to pantry standards. Keep these essentials on hand and combine them in creative ways to yield deliciously quick and healthy weeknight meals.
FIRST BITES • FEATURING ON-HAND INGREDIENTS AND SHORT PREP TIMES, THESE APPETIZERS ARE AN EASY WAY TO GET THE PARTY STARTED.
LUNCH BREAK • WHETHER YOU’RE AT THE OFFICE OR AT HOME, TAKE A MIDDAY BREAK WITH THESE SIMPLE SANDWICHES AND SALADS.
DINNER’S READY • SIMPLIFY WEEKNIGHT MEALS WITH THESE EASY RECIPES FEATURING QUICK-COOKING FISH, POULTRY, AND MEATS.
FIRE IT UP • USE YOUR GRILL TO GET SMOKY, ROBUST FLAVOR WITHOUT EXCESS FAT.
VEGGIE PLATE • YOU WON’T MISS THE MEAT WHEN YOU FILL UP ON PLANT-BASED PROTEINS, GRAINS, AND VEGGIES.
SUPERFAST SIDES • ROUND OUT YOUR MEALS WITH VERSATILE VEGGIES AND FRESH SALADS THAT ARE READY IN NO TIME.
SWEET TREATS • INDULGE IN GOOD-FOR-YOU DESSERTS THAT SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH AND TAKE ONLY MINUTES TO MAKE.
MEAL PLANNING PERKS
RECIPE INDEX • COOKING LIGHT | 5-INGREDIENT 15-MINUTE RECIPES