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Carrot Cake

Carrots give carrot cake a health-halo effect—people think it's health food, but it's usually very high in fat and calories. But our version has about 40 percent less calories and 50 percent less fat than most. First, we use less oil in our batter. Then we skip the butter in the frosting (don't worry, it's still light and smooth). To ensure the cake is moist, we add nonfat buttermilk and crushed pineapple.

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Mint-Pesto Rubbed Leg of Lamb

Here, we make a roulade with a leg of lamb and fill and coat it with fresh mint pesto, which is a refreshing alternative to the traditional mint jelly that often accompanies lamb.

» Mint-Pesto Rubbed Leg of Lamb

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole

This healthy update of a traditionally rich ham-and-cheese breakfast strata is made lighter primarily by losing a few egg yolks and using nonfat milk. Gruyère cheese has a delicious, nutty aroma and flavor, which means that with the relatively small amount in this recipe you still get a big impact. To finish the makeover use nutritious, fiber-rich, whole-grain bread instead of white. The results: plenty of flavor, half the calories and one-third the fat of the original.

» Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

This sauce is like a luscious, creamy bearnaise sauce without all the calories and fat.

» Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Mustard & Herbs

Salmon cooks over a bed of lemon and fresh herbs to infuse it with flavor and keep the fish tender and moist. We like a blend of thyme, tarragon and oregano, but any of your favorite herbs will work. Make it a meal: Serve with grilled new potatoes tossed in an herb vinaigrette and steamed green beans.

» Grilled Salmon with Mustard & Herbs

Artichoke-Scrambled Eggs Benedict

Roasted artichoke bottoms stand in for English muffins in this quick yet elegant supper. Substitute roasted mushrooms for the pancetta for a vegetarian option. Serve with roasted new potatoes or a tossed salad.

» Artichoke-Scrambled Eggs Benedict

Broccoli & Goat Cheese Souffle

This elegant broccoli and goat cheese soufflé will wow your family and friends. Soufflés are surprisingly easy to make—the only trick is getting them on the table before they deflate. Serve with: A tomato-and-fennel salad and, for dessert, fresh strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

» Broccoli & Goat Cheese Souffle


Lighten up traditional spring fare with these fresh ideas for Easter recipes.

Celebrate spring with these easy healthy Easter recipes. If you’re starting the day with an Easter brunch, try a vegetable-studded bread pudding or quiche. Our Easter dinner recipes include grilled salmon, smoked turkey or roast lamb for the main course. Add a few simple side dish recipes to take advantage of the season’s freshest foods, such as asparagus, peas and new potatoes. Berries and other spring fruit star in our delicious Easter desserts recipes. Enjoy the first signs of spring with these healthy, delicious Easter recipes from EatingWell.

Healthy Easter Main Dish Recipes

Roasted artichoke bottoms stand in for English muffins in this quick yet elegant...
This spring stew, known as a navarin or ragoût in France, features seasonal lamb and...
This elegant broccoli and goat cheese soufflé will wow your family and friends....
Salmon cooks over a bed of lemon and fresh herbs to infuse it with flavor and keep...
This healthy update of a traditionally rich ham-and-cheese breakfast strata is made...
Here, we make a roulade with a leg of lamb and fill and coat it with fresh mint...
Tote this savory tart to potlucks and holiday gatherings. It makes perfect party...
A bread pudding-soufflé hybrid, this dish gets its inspiration from a rich,...
Our ham-and-cheese studded quiche goes lighter with fewer egg yolks and a blend of...
Bread pudding, an economical dish designed to use up stale bread, is most often...
An easy centerpiece for a special occasion or holiday brunch.
Roasted pork loin is a staple of Italian cooking. In this recipe we coat the lean...

Healthy Easter Appetizers and Drinks Recipes

These sweet and savory bites are like a cheese course in a bite.
The elder tree's white blossoms first appear in spring in Denmark, so these...
This gravlax is a play on the traditional Scandinavian recipe. Thinly slice the...
This creamy trout and cucumber filling contrasts with the pleasant crunch of the...
Homemade orange syrup makes a delicious addition to these sparkling cocktails.

Healthy Easter Sides and Salads Recipes

Fresh artichokes and potatoes combine in this tasty gratin. Serve with Pan-Roasted...
This sauce is like a luscious, creamy bearnaise sauce without all the calories and...
Sophisticated and pretty; serve this to rave reviews.
We cook then cool the beans in advance so they can be heated up and seasoned moments...
Take advantage of convenient mini ("baby") carrots to make this simple but...
Like a bouquet of fresh vegetables, this light but soothing soup is just the thing...
Fresh thyme and a golden maple glaze season this attractive mixture of tiny root...
Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta, made bright and savory here with fresh mint and...
Contrasting sweet grapes with savory feta cheese and crisp, colorful greens, this...
Very fresh produce is the key to this easy side dish: walnut-size new potatoes,...
Two methods are included here for this subtly flavored risotto. For the conventional...
This simple recipe is perfect for quick weeknight meals as well as special occasions.
Here's a simple saute that is well suited for a special meal and versatile...
If you'd love to wow your guests with a soufflé, but can't stand the last-...

Healthy Easter Baked Goods Recipes

These chive-flecked cornmeal biscuits taste best made with extra-sharp Cheddar, but...
Substituting whole-wheat for some of the white flour makes these cinnamon rolls more...
Nonfat plain yogurt stands in for sour cream to add moisture and tenderness to this...
Pureed winter squash, honey and sugar give this tea bread a round, rich sweetness....
We love the combination of strawberry and orange in this sweet breakfast muffin with...

Healthy Easter Dessert Recipes

Impressive meringue “baskets” filled with lime curd and fresh berries and garnished...
Carrots give carrot cake a health-halo effect—people think it's health food,...
Pound cake got its name from the original formulation: a pound each of sugar, flour...
With its exquisite lemon-oil fragrance, lemon verbena adds a sophisticated accent to...
These cookies are often served with coffee or sweet wine for dunking. Mahlepi is a...
This bake-sale bestseller deserved a fix. It was easy to cut the yolks from the...
Ground toasted oats not only boost fiber, they help give this low-fat crust a tender...

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