2,875 water recipes

Mim's cabbage rolls stuffed with ground beef, rice, eggs, and nutmeg, baked in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce with brown sugar and lemon juice. A freezer-friendly family recipe with Eastern European roots.

Linsensuppe mit Frankfurter brings together tender lentils, smoky bacon, and sliced franks in a hearty German soup thickened with a browned flour roux and a splash of vinegar.

Red pepper and lentil pasta sauce braised in red wine with garlic, onion, and basil, then pureed silky smooth. A hearty vegan sauce packed with plant protein and bold flavor.

Rich Portuguese chickpea soup partially pureed for creamy body, studded with browned pepperoni, stir-fried spinach, potatoes, thyme, and coriander. A hearty, layered bowl.

Microwave tamale pie with a spiced bean, corn, and olive filling topped with a cornmeal crust. Vegetarian, no oven needed, and ready in 30 minutes.

Deep dark chocolate cake made with cocoa powder and boiling water for intense flavor, topped with a rich chocolate buttercream frosting. Includes the frosting recipe.

Vegetarian bulgur and walnut loaf packs nutty grains, mushrooms, mashed carrots, and toasted walnuts into a sliceable savory loaf. A hearty meatless main with deep umami from tamari and a tender, nubby texture.

Double chocolate cake doughnuts made from scratch with unsweetened chocolate and buttermilk, then fried and topped with cocoa icing. Rich, cakey, and worth the overnight chill.

Mediterranean lentil salad tosses green lentils with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, toasted walnuts, and balsamic, served over dandelion greens dressed with lemon.

Peanut butter meltaway cake layers buttermilk chocolate sheet cake with a peanut butter spread and chocolate buttermilk frosting. Three-layer dessert with classic chocolate-peanut butter pairing.

Moosewood-style minestrone with onions, eggplant, green pepper, carrots, celery, peas, pasta, and tomato puree in a red-wine-kissed broth. Vegetarian comfort inspired by the Ithaca classic.

Low-fat asparagus guacamole made with pureed cooked asparagus and yogurt instead of avocado. Same guacamole seasonings - cumin, cayenne, garlic, tomato - a fraction of the fat.

Italian herb bread machine recipe with whole wheat flour, oregano, basil, garlic, and applesauce for moisture. A hands-off one-pound loaf with no oil or butter.

Fig chess tarts with a buttery lemon-scented shortbread shell, filled with brown sugar custard studded with chopped dried figs and walnuts. A Southern chess pie translated into bite-sized tart form.

Lazy day lasagna uses uncooked noodles that soften in the oven with water poured around the edges. Layered with cottage cheese, mozzarella, and a beefy spaghetti sauce, no boiling required.

Gone All Day Stew with beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and onions baked low and slow in a tomato soup gravy. No browning, no watching, just oven time.