10,000 dried recipes

Easy and tasty meatballs, these are great for meatball subs.

Russian chicken baked with Russian dressing, apricot preserves, and dry onion soup mix. A 4-ingredient, dump-and-bake classic that creates its own sweet-tangy sauce.

Prevention's perfect kabobs: chicken and scallops marinated in yogurt-mint, skewered with vegetables and dried fruit. A balanced, colorful, Mediterranean-leaning grill plate.

This succulent dish made of tofu cakes, french beans and a bit of dry sherry is the perfect dinner to make when in a hurry.

A hearty vegetarian version of my favorite soup. It's easy to make it vegetarian by using roasted vegetable stock instead of beef stock. By adding a leftover parmesan rind (I save them in the freezer for this soup) it adds extra flavor. (optional)

Homemade hot chili powder blend with paprika, turmeric, dried chili peppers, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. More pungent and fresher than store-bought. Keeps for 6 months on the shelf.

Oil-free granola with oats, wheat flakes, rye flakes, bran, dried fruits, cashews, and sunflower seeds bound with honey and vanilla. A low-fat, crunchy homemade breakfast cereal.

Traditional Italian fig cookies (cucidati) with a sweet filling of dried figs, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon wrapped in a buttery dough. A classic holiday cookie from Italian-American bakeries.

Crisp bell peppers, bean sprouts, and celery stir-fried in sesame oil with tofu, sunflower seeds, and a splash of dry sherry. A light, crunchy Chinese-style vegetarian meal ready in 35 minutes.

not a 5-spice powder.. a different flavor in almost each bite..

A Mexican Veracruz-style sauce of dry-roasted cascabel chilies, garlic, fresh grapefruit and orange juice, and warm allspice. A bright, mildly smoky marinade for grilled fish, chicken, or pork.

Authentic Veneto-style pasta e fagioli with dried beans, prosciutto, rosemary-infused olive oil, and freshly grated Parmigiano. A rich Northern Italian classic that's worth every minute.

Pressure cooker barley risotto with dried mushrooms, blue cheese, and Parmesan, no stirring required. Creamy, chewy alternative to classic Arborio risotto ready in under 20 minutes of pressure time.

Cider apple cake: a sheet cake layered with thin-sliced apples and a cinnamon-pecan-sugar streusel, built on a batter moistened with dry apple cider. Autumn on a plate.

Authentic Thai kaeng khua curry paste with dried chilies, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, and shrimp paste. Stores in the fridge for months and makes about 3/4 cup.

Fresh spinach salad tossed in a homemade curry vinaigrette with red wine vinegar, soy sauce, and dry mustard. Topped with crumbled bacon and sliced hard-boiled eggs.