Recipes with water

Authentic Mexican black beans slow-simmered with salt pork, garlic, and epazote herb. Rich, velvety beans perfect as a side dish for tacos or served over rice for a hearty meal.

Budget-friendly layered casserole of toasted rice, shredded cabbage, mushrooms, and spaghetti sauce baked for an hour. A simple vegetarian one-dish dinner.

Tender baby carrots glazed with melted brown sugar and butter. This quick side dish caramelizes as it cooks, creating a sweet, glossy coating that clings to every carrot.

Pineapple fish chowder with shrimp, saffron, star anise, and a splash of sherry. A tropical twist on classic seafood chowder served over rice.

Jalapeno pinto beans simmered from dried with onion, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf. Spicy, earthy, and versatile enough to serve as a side or mash into bean enchiladas.

Homemade dog biscuits made with whole wheat flour, powdered milk, and egg. Baked until hard and crunchy, just the way pups like them.

Creamy potato soup loaded with tender PEI spuds, carrots, and herbs makes a comforting Maritime classic that's ready in under an hour for cozy family dinners.

Light sponge cake baked in a casserole dish, then soaked with a hot rum sugar syrup and topped with toasted almonds or coconut. This boozy, syrup-drenched dessert is even better the next day.

Indonesian es alpukat layers creamy avocado puree with chocolate milk for a sweet, decadent drink. A street-vendor classic from Jakarta that doubles as dessert in a glass.

Vegan pierogies made with whole wheat dough and silken tofu, filled with creamy potato or cabbage and garbanzo. Boiled then pan-fried until golden and crisp.

Marinated turkey breast cubes browned and baked in a sweet-tangy sauce with dried apricots, ginger, and fresh cilantro.

East African matoke: curried beef stew baked with mashed green plantains, spinach, and coconut. A hearty, spiced casserole rooted in Ugandan home cooking.

Unique vegan rye bread pudding with apples, caraway seeds, and tahini-miso sauce that soaks for hours then bakes into comforting dairy-free dessert.

Please your desire for pastries with this scrumptious snack that has a hint of almond.

Saffron-tinted yellow rice baked with shrimp, tomatoes, wine, and a splash of beer. A Spanish-inspired casserole with warm spices and vibrant color.

Indian yam curry with deep-fried yam cubes simmered in a spiced tomato-yogurt sauce loaded with cumin, cardamom, and fresh ginger.