Recipes with water

Almost whole wheat bread combines whole-wheat flour, bread flour, gluten flour, and instant potato flakes for a soft, fiber-rich bread machine sandwich loaf. The two-thirds whole-grain hybrid that actually rises.

Onion and potato soup built on sweet butter-cooked white onions, shredded potato, garlic, and prosciutto, finished with grated Romano. A rustic Italian-style soup ready inside an hour.

Blueberry spice sauce simmers fresh berries with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon for a glossy dessert topping. 15 minutes from saucepan to spoon, ideal for ice cream and pancakes.

Classic French brioche a tete, the buttery, golden topknot rolls baked in fluted tins. A rich egg-and-butter dough chilled overnight for the tenderest crumb, with a traditional floating-sponge yeast start.

Peanut butter cookies made with vegetable oil instead of butter, brown sugar, and a single egg. Lower in saturated fat than classic versions, with the iconic fork-cross top.

Aluwala roti: whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato, onion, and cilantro, then griddle-fried in ghee until golden. The Sri Lankan potato paratha for breakfast or lunch.

Homemade chocolate sauce from just cocoa, sugar, water, and vanilla, simmered into a glossy, pourable syrup in minutes. Dairy-free and made with pantry staples for ice cream, pancakes, or milk.

Homemade sweet squares, chewy cornstarch-set candy in the style of Turkish delight, flavored with pineapple and cinnamon, dotted with candied fruit, and topped with chocolate candies. A fun treat for kids.

Fresh strawberry sorbet with simple syrup and orange juice. A dairy-free, vegan summer dessert with just 4 ingredients and bright fruit flavor in every bite.

Sourdough pancakes ferment overnight with starter, flour, and water for tangy depth, then get baking soda folded in (not stirred) for tall, fluffy stacks at breakfast.

Soft, sweet bread, that can be eaten neat, or with sweet or salty supplements. Kids love it, grown-ups love it. Not as sweet as brioche, though. It's always a success!

A sweet and savory chutney perfect for veggie burgers or on the side along with curries.

Every one loves pizza. Try this recipe. I used shortcrust pastry.

Plump shrimp tossed with smoky chipotle butter and piled onto warm corn tortillas. Mexican-style shrimp tacos with creamy avocado and ranchero sauce in 40 minutes.

Vegan oat and cashew waffles blitzed in a blender with just five ingredients. No flour, no eggs, no dairy: ground oats and cashews build a high-fiber batter that crisps up nutty and golden.

Frozen tiramisu made with coffee ice cream, ladyfingers, and whipped topping. Easy make-ahead Italian dessert that's lighter than traditional tiramisu, perfect for summer.