1,407 pressed recipes

Spinach pasta with red peppers tosses wide spinach noodles in a garlic-heavy sauce of sauteed capers, basil, rosemary, and sweet red peppers. Light, vibrant, and oil-free.

Mustikkapiiras is a traditional Finnish blueberry pie with a tender press-in crust and tangy yogurt-custard filling. Simple Nordic dessert with fresh berries and bright lemon.

A decadent chocolate almond rum cake with ground almonds in the batter, rum-chocolate icing, and toasted flaked almonds pressed all around. A celebration cake with serious depth.

Mohn kuchen: a traditional German poppy seed cake with a pressed shortbread base, creamy cooked poppy seed filling, and buttery streusel top. Dense, nutty, old-world dessert.

Grilled beef tenderloin steaks with a roasted garlic red wine reduction, pressed into a pistachio and sunflower seed crust. Restaurant-quality steak at home.

Brazilian jubilee cookies blend instant coffee, cinnamon, and chopped Brazil nuts into a warm-spiced dough, then crown each warm cookie with a pressed chocolate kiss melted into a glossy frosting.

Lemon queen cake is a four-layer white cake with lemon curd filling, lemon-butter frosting, and lemon-tossed coconut pressed into the sides. A stunning Southern celebration cake.

Glossy dark chocolate glaze with melted chocolate, butter, and corn syrup. Pours smooth over cake layers and sets with a mirror-like sheen. Press chopped nuts into the sides for a bakery finish.

Crispy fried tofu presses firm Chinese or Japanese tofu, slices it thin, then deep fries until puffy and golden. Two-ingredient vegetarian appetizer with shatter-crisp edges.

Broiled marinated tofu sandwich on whole wheat with toasted cumin, chili, oregano, white wine vinegar, and chili mayo. Pressed, marinated overnight, then broiled crispy.

Happychicken burgers blend pressed tofu, cabbage, carrots, and nutritional yeast into a savory plant-based patty seasoned with poultry herbs. Vegan-friendly and gluten-adaptable.

Vegan French onion soup built on deeply caramelized onions, garlic, and tamari for rich umami depth. No beef broth needed, just patience and good browning for a soul-warming bowl.

Pasta bean salad with navy beans, snow peas, red pepper, toasted sesame oil, and tangy ume vinegar. A protein-packed Japanese-leaning lunch that holds up in the fridge.

Fa-la-la-la's are festive spritz-style cookies pressed into holiday shapes from a buttery shortening dough flavored with vanilla and almond extract. Christmas cookie classic.

Broiled chicken quarters rubbed with pressed garlic and rosemary, basted with chicken broth and topped with slivered garlic. A simple, 5-ingredient garlic-forward roasted chicken.

Szechuan pepper fish with hoisin glaze, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, broiled until slightly crusty. A quick Chinese-inspired baked cod recipe with bold numbing spice and savory depth.