225 textured recipes

Triple chocolate cheesecake with three distinct stripes of milk, white, and bittersweet chocolate over a chocolate wafer crust. Topped with a glossy ganache glaze and toasted almonds. A water-bath bake gives it that crack-free, silky texture.

Pineapple-coconut chess pie with crushed pineapple and flaked coconut bound in a sweet cornmeal-thickened custard. A Southern classic with tropical flair and a slightly chewy texture.

Hearty whole wheat bread loaded with oats, wheat germ, and cornmeal. Honey-sweetened dough yields 4 high-fiber loaves with nutty flavor and soft texture.

Light chocolate chiffon cake made with egg substitute and sugar substitute for fewer calories. Fluffy whipped egg whites create airy texture without oil or butter.

This delicate soup, popular 100 years ago, is now unusual. On no account should it be liquidized at any stage, as that ruins the texture

A lighter baked rice pudding studded with chopped apples and dates, lifted with folded egg whites for a soufflé-like texture. Warm, cinnamony, and comforting.

Grilled tomato cumin dressing with jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and Dijon mustard. A smoky, Southwestern-style vinaigrette emulsified with egg yolk for a creamy texture.

Meatless spaghetti sauce with bulgur wheat stirred in for hearty texture, simmered with tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and bay leaf. Serve over pasta or spaghetti squash.

Hearty vegetarian chili with kidney beans, chickpeas, and bulgur wheat for meaty texture. Loaded with vegetables, chili powder, cumin, and tomato juice. Vegan and filling.

Triple chip brownies with dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and butterscotch chips on a bittersweet chocolate brownie base. Chilled overnight for the ultimate fudgy, sliceable texture.

Numero Uno Chili simmers ground beef and pork with cocoa, cinnamon, toasted cumin, and Mexican oregano for a rich, complex bowl with serious depth. Kidney beans and cornmeal round out the texture.

Rich date-nut chocolate chip cookies with brown sugar, chopped dates, walnuts, and flaked coconut. A loaded drop cookie with deep caramel sweetness and chewy texture.

Whole wheat bagel bread made in a bread machine with honey, vital wheat gluten, and just 6 ingredients. Chewy, dense crumb with that classic bagel texture in loaf form.

Vegetarian split pea soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, and a touch of Worcestershire. Slow-simmered for hours, then partially blended for the ideal thick-and-chunky texture.

Multi-grain seed bread for the bread machine with whole wheat, rye, cornmeal, bran, poppy seeds, caraway, pecans, and raisins. Dense, nutty, and packed with texture.

Hearty pumpernickel with shredded wheat bran cereal, rye flour, and caraway. Extra fiber and texture make this darker, chewier version perfect for wholesome sandwiches and toast.