Recipes with water

Kataifi pastries: shredded phyllo rolls stuffed with walnut, almond, and spice filling, baked golden, and drenched in lemon-cinnamon honey syrup. A Greek-Middle Eastern classic.

Mocha mint mousse tart with a brownie base, cream cheese filling, melted Junior Mints, instant coffee, and marshmallow cream. A no-bake chocolate-mint dessert.

Basic chocolate cake made with melted unsweetened chocolate, buttermilk, and cake flour for a moist, tender two-layer cake. A reliable foundation for any frosting.

A succulent chicken dish made with italian salad dressing, white wine vinegar and cottage cheese.

Holiday charlotte with ladyfinger-lined mold filled with silky chocolate mousse and crowned with fresh fruit glazed in apple jelly. A showstopper no-bake holiday dessert.

Home-style Indian vegetable curry with potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, and tomatoes simmered in a blooming spice base of mustard seeds, cumin, coriander, cardamom, and turmeric. A satisfying vegetarian main over rice.

Oatmeal Whole Wheat Honey Chocolate Banana Snack Cake recipe

Easy homemade pie crust with a vinegar-and-egg dough that stays flaky and tender. Uses both margarine and shortening for a workable pastry that rolls out without cracking.

Creamy miso salad dressing with tahini, Chinese hot mustard, and rice vinegar blended smooth. A savory, umami-rich vegan dressing ready in minutes.

Smoked chicken soup with chipotle peppers and basmati rice for a spicy, smoky one-pot meal. Simple ingredients, bold Southwestern heat in every spoonful.

Deviled codfish patties with flaked cod, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and mayonnaise, baked golden with a paprika crust. A New England fish cake classic.

Warm up your soul with this hearty soup that tastes amazing when served with crusty bread or crackers.

Rasgulla, the classic Bengali cheese ball dessert of spongy homemade chenna simmered in light sugar syrup until pillowy and sweet. Four ingredients, big payoff.

Homemade flatbread with a slow-rise yeast dough using just five ingredients. Chewy, pillowy, and versatile enough for wraps, pizza, or dipping alongside any meal.

Caramel-pecan cake made with buttermilk chocolate batter, folded egg whites for lift, and a gooey caramel-chocolate chip topping baked right on top.

Beer-braised oven pot roast with chuck beef, chili sauce, and aromatic vegetables. Roasts uncovered first for browning, then covered in beer until fork-tender.