2,875 water recipes

Crock-made crystal sweet pickles brined for 2 weeks, then dressed in a cinnamon and clove vinegar syrup over 5 days. A labor of love from grandma's kitchen that yields jars of glass-clear, spiced pickles.

Asparagus and ricotta pasta tossed in a silky sauce made with parmesan and pasta cooking water. Fresh basil and black pepper keep it bright and light.

Horn and Hardart's famous baked beans with navy beans, molasses, bacon, dry mustard, and cayenne slow-baked for 4 hours. A legendary automat recipe made from scratch.

Quinoa and leek casserole with tofu, sesame oil, and grated cheese baked under a crispy breadcrumb topping. A protein-rich vegetarian main or side dish.

This delicious couscous salad has so many layers of flavors and textures. Marinated artichoke hearts and mushrooms, olive-oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, and salty feta cheese together with couscous deliver a satisfying dish that's also eye pleasure too.

No-egg bran muffins with cornmeal, molasses, and raisins baked low and slow for a dense, fiber-packed crumb. Just mix and bake, no creaming or beating needed.

Penne pasta with chicken sausage, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, and sage in a light chicken broth sauce topped with Parmesan. A quick one-pan weeknight dinner.

Classic Southern chow-chow relish: a bright yellow mustard-pickled mix of cabbage, cauliflower, green tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Sweet, tangy, mustardy, and turmeric-bright, water-bath canned for the pantry shelf.

Bread machine raisin buttermilk bread with whole wheat flour, raisins, and nuts. Tangy buttermilk crumb with a hearty whole grain texture baked hands-free.

Deep dish blueberry pie with a buttery egg yolk crust, rum-spiked filling, and eight cups of berries baked until bubbling. A top-crust-only pie loaded with fruit and lightly spiced with cinnamon.

Pan-wilted winter greens with fresh ginger using spinach, kale, and Swiss chard steamed together in ginger water. Four ingredients, five minutes of cooking, no oil needed.

Slow cooker ham and bean soup with diced ham, a leftover ham bone, dried beans, and chopped vegetables seasoned with onion soup mix and Italian herbs. Set it and forget it for 7 hours.

Mock mincemeat made from green tomatoes, apples, and raisins with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. No meat needed. Water-bath canned for shelf-stable holiday pies and baking.

Salt-rising bread made with a potato water starter fermented overnight. A heritage Appalachian yeast bread with a distinctive tangy flavor and dense crumb.

Traditional Welsh currant bread (Bara Brith) with sultanas, candied peel, brown sugar, and pudding spice. A slow-risen fruit loaf that bakes into a dense, richly spiced slice.

Vegan tofu and brown rice stir-fry with mushrooms, spinach, bean sprouts, and sesame seeds in tamari. Oil-free, water-sauteed, and ready in under 30 minutes.