2,200 steamed recipes

Pressure cooker orange cheesecake: mandarin segments on top after inverting, with a whole wheat crumb base and silky orange-sauced finish. Steamed dessert that skips the water bath drama.

Italian-style sole fillets steamed over sauteed mushrooms and vegetables with tomato slices and melted Parmesan. A one-skillet fish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Boston brown bread steamed in a coffee can with rye, cornmeal, whole wheat, molasses, and raisins. The dense, dark New England loaf built to soak up baked beans and butter.

Christmas pudding steams grated carrot and potato with raisins, currants, suet, and warm spice blend into a moist holiday dessert. Serve with brown sugar sauce or custard.

Baked acorn squash halves stuffed with crushed pineapple and cinnamon. A diabetic-friendly side dish steamed in a water bath until fork-tender and naturally sweet.

Grilled pork chops Dijonnaise with a double-mustard rub and herb butter finish. Seared over hot charcoal then wrapped in foil with parsley-chive butter to steam through - juicy, never dry.

A spiced oil made with carrots, sweet bell peppers and red pepper flakes that can really spice up pasta or steamed vegetables.

Steamed broccoli tossed in a sharp Dijon mustard dressing with balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil. Five ingredients, 20 minutes, vegan.

Vegan garden vegetable casserole with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots layered over brown rice with marinara sauce and melted soy cheese.

Traditional steamed plum pudding with dark and golden raisins, currants, breadcrumbs, and warm spices. Flambeed with rum and served with zabaione sauce.

Spiced chicken filling for samosas with garam masala, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Steamed, flaked, and seasoned with fresh dhunia leaves.

Egg Beaters Benedict: lighter eggs Benedict with steamed liquid egg substitute, turkey instead of Canadian bacon, and hollandaise. Cholesterol-friendly brunch classic.

Vegetarian black bean chili simmered in stout beer with three chiles, peanut butter, and steamed broccoli florets. Deep, malty, and surprisingly bold.

Traditional Irish colcannon with mashed potatoes, steamed cabbage, leeks simmered in milk, garlic, and a warm hint of mace. Hearty, comforting, and dairy-optional.

Seafood paella simmers quick-cooking brown rice with saffron, sweet red peppers, and garlic, then finishes with shrimp, green peas, and steamed-open mussels. A faster, one-pan take on the Spanish classic.

Rye beer bread with dark beer, molasses, and crushed caraway seeds. A yeast-risen round loaf with a chewy, crackling crust from steam baking.