light meal
Ideas for light meals, either lunch or supper.
Chicken stock
This is the timeless, classic white stock used in most countries as a base for soups and sauces. It is also good and comforting on its own.
Garlic mushrooms on toast
Few things are better than garlic mushrooms on toast for an appetizer or light meal.
Middle east couscous salad
A traditional dish from the north of Africa and Middle East reinvented. This recipe becomes a whole meal on a single plate, and it is another option for a packed lunch as it can be served warm or at room temperature.
Bagels
Bagels are a type of bread product in the shape of a thick ring. The dough is first boiled in water, then baked.
Ham and cheese strata
Something that goes a little beyond mere ham and eggs turns an ordinary breakfast into a celebration. Start the night before.
Leek and cheese pie
More elaborate than a simple bake, but the results are worth and very satisfying.
Mini cheese and onion pies
These are ideal for a buffet or brunch. Use cheese with color and flavor, such as red Leicester, and maybe a pinch of cayenne pepper instead of the black one.
Diabetic butternut squash soup
This soup looks and tastes rich, but it has only a few calories.
Swiss chard and mozzarella calzones
You can add chard to pizza to increase the daily amount of vegetables in your diet.
Swiss chard tart
Serve this Swiss chard tart as a warm appetizer or as a main course for a light meal.