117 soft boiled recipes

Old-fashioned raspberry fruit jellies, homemade candy made from fresh fruit juice boiled with sugar, set with gelatine and rolled in fine sugar. Soft, jewel-bright squares with a real fruit tang.

Sicilian meat roll stuffed with ham and shredded mozzarella, seasoned with oregano and garlic, then baked and topped with melted cheese. An Italian-American stuffed meatloaf for Sunday dinner.

Deviled codfish patties with flaked cod, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and mayonnaise, baked golden with a paprika crust. A New England fish cake classic.

Ground beef liver meatloaf with salt pork, onion, bread crumbs, and parsley baked until browned, served with a pan dripping gravy. A classic mid-century American liver loaf.

Boston cream loaf candy boiled to soft-ball, beaten until stiff, then folded with walnuts and maraschino cherries. A vintage New England fudge-style sweet cut into nibble squares.

Sea foam icing is a light, marshmallowy boiled frosting made by whipping hot brown sugar syrup into egg whites. The brown sugar lends a soft caramel flavor to this fluffy, old-fashioned cake frosting.

Kadin budu kofte, the classic Turkish meatball of ground lamb and boiled rice studded with feta, parsley, and dill, egg-dipped, flour-coated, and fried golden. Crunchy crust outside, soft and tender within.

Classic creamy chocolate fudge made from scratch with unsweetened chocolate, evaporated milk and corn syrup, boiled to soft ball stage and beaten until thick. Cuts into 36 squares of dense, fudge-shop-style candy.

Bobalky are traditional Slovak Christmas bread balls made from soft yeast dough, baked golden, doused in boiling water, then tossed with poppy seeds and melted butter. A cherished holiday tradition.

Silky dumpling wrappers made from just flour and water, kneaded until soft and elastic. Roll thin, fill with your favorite filling, and boil using the 3-water method.

Feather light angel food cake, a fat-free sponge built on whipped egg whites and cream of tartar, baked tall and cloud-soft, then swathed in a glossy boiled-syrup meringue frosting. Airy, snowy, and pure.

Old-fashioned chocolate caramels made with brown sugar, molasses, unsweetened chocolate, and condensed milk. Boiled to soft ball stage, studded with nuts, and cut into squares.

Never-fail fudge with marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, evaporated milk, butter, and walnuts. A foolproof candy recipe that reaches soft-ball stage in 5 minutes of boiling and fills two 9x9 pans.

Vegan whole wheat corn muffins use blended soft tofu and boiled water as the binder, no eggs or dairy. A 5-ingredient savory muffin meant to be served with chowders and stews.

Gurkensuppe, a German cucumber and potato soup with heavy cream, dill, and white pepper. Potatoes are boiled soft and sieved into a silky base with tender cucumber pieces.

Melomakarona are Greek honey-soaked cookies with orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and brandy. Baked until golden, dipped in hot honey syrup, and topped with chopped nuts.