448 water recipes

Shisky are Eastern European yeast doughnuts spiked with rum or whiskey, double-risen, deep-fried to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar. Light, pillowy, and just a little boozy.

Lentil lasagna layers red lentils, broccoli, mushrooms and corn with no-boil spinach noodles, finished with a vegan cheeze sauce of soy milk, nutritional yeast and turmeric. Dairy-free, hearty and weeknight-friendly.

Bread machine bagels with a chewy whole wheat and bread flour blend, sweetened with honey, water-boiled and oven-baked. Make 8, 12, or 16 at a time with no special equipment.

Italian-style spinach steamed with no added water, then tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. A 5-minute side dish that keeps the spinach bright green and tender.

Rye sourdough starter made the old Jewish bakery way: rye flour, water, a packet of yeast, and a halved onion that pulls in the wild flavor for classic deli-style rye bread.

Simple sourdough starter made with unbleached all-purpose flour and warm milk instead of water. A two-ingredient base for homemade sourdough bread.

Five-ingredient whole wheat peasant bread for the bread machine. Just flour, water, honey, salt, and yeast for a simple, hearty everyday loaf.

Traditional Cornish under roast potatoes parboiled then roasted with onions until the water evaporates and the edges turn golden and crispy. The classic British Sunday roast side dish.

Vegan tofu and brown rice stir-fry with mushrooms, spinach, bean sprouts, and sesame seeds in tamari. Oil-free, water-sauteed, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Moist two-layer chocolate cake with a bright orange zest frosting. Boiling water in the batter creates an extra-tender crumb. Drizzle with orange liqueur for special occasions.

Lazy day lasagna uses uncooked noodles that soften in the oven with water poured around the edges. Layered with cottage cheese, mozzarella, and a beefy spaghetti sauce, no boiling required.

Stuffed zucchini blossoms (kolokytholouloutha yemista) filled with rice, fresh mint, parsley, tomato, and olive oil, then simmered in water. A traditional Greek vegetarian appetizer.

Irish pork stew with apples, onions, and cream. Tender meat simmered for 2 hours with sweet-tart apples and finished with rich cream for elegant comfort food.

Dilly beans pack fresh green beans into pint jars with garlic, dill heads, and cayenne, then water-bath canned for shelf-stable spicy snap. A classic pickled green beans recipe for canning.

Italian country spice cake (torta speziata): cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with raisins plumped in warm water and a hit of brewed espresso in the batter.

Jewish apple cake layered with cinnamon sugar and sliced apples in a tube pan. A dairy-free oil-based cake with orange juice, perfect for Rosh Hashanah or any fall gathering.