Recipes with water

New Year's Eve chocolate clock cake stacks three layers of egg-white sponge with stovetop chocolate cream filling and Hungarian chocolate frosting, then iced with a clock face for the midnight countdown.

Traditional Jewish challah bread with sesame seed topping and beautiful braided loaves that rise to golden perfection for Shabbat or holidays

A low-fat Brazilan bean salad, perfect for a summer pot-luck, make-ahead black bean salad recipe.

Easy arroz con pollo, a simplified chicken and saffron yellow rice studded with green peas. Real saffron threads tint and perfume the rice in this fast, one-pot Latin-style weeknight dinner.

Vegan Irish stew that swaps lamb for frozen-then-thawed tofu, the trick that gives it a chewy, meaty bite. Topped with whole-wheat soy-milk dumplings and baked into a hearty one-dish supper.

A vegan chocolate-cinnamon torte made with tofu and sugar substitute, glazed with a glossy mocha fudge topping spiked with espresso. No eggs, no dairy, and completely plant-based without sacrificing richness.

A vegan chocolate-cinnamon torte made with tofu and sugar substitute, glazed with a glossy mocha fudge topping spiked with espresso. No eggs, no dairy, and completely plant-based without sacrificing richness.

This vibrant, Asian-inspired dish combines fluffy long-grain rice with succulent shrimp and crisp snow peas, all brought together by a zesty sauce of soy, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of spice. Topped with crunchy almonds and fresh scallions, it’s a balanced, flavorful meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Ideal for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is light yet hearty, with bold flavors that make it a crowd-pleaser.

Orange gelatin dessert with vanilla ice cream stirred into the Jello and layered with mandarin oranges. A creamy, dreamsicle-flavored retro treat with just 4 ingredients.

Fish and shrimp in sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, ginger, and soy, served over homemade coconut rice. A complete seafood dinner with bright Asian-inspired flavors.

Fish and shrimp in sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, ginger, and soy, served over homemade coconut rice. A complete seafood dinner with bright Asian-inspired flavors.

Poached cabrilla fish medallions served over braised celery bulb with a fragrant court bouillon, pickled ginger and carrot ribbons. A refined seafood main course with clean, elegant flavors.

Layered dessert squares with a flaky pie crust base, rum-spiked vanilla pudding, and a glossy cherry-cranberry topping with cinnamon. Light, fruity, and feeds 12.

Vietnamese-style beef and French fries with thin-sliced sirloin in a savory fish sauce glaze, served over crispy matchstick potatoes. A sizzling 20-minute stir-fry that earns its 5-star rating.

Spiced Indian potato and pea curry with cumin, mustard seeds, and fresh coriander. A warming vegetarian stew ready in 30 minutes using pantry staples.

Hearty ground beef minestrone soup with kidney beans, carrots, green beans, lima beans, and pasta shells in a beefy tomato broth seasoned with Italian herbs.