3,275 water recipes

Leather britches beans: the classic Appalachian method of stringing and drying green beans, then cooking low and slow with bacon grease. Traditional shuck beans recipe.

Green olive-cucumber salad set in lime gelatin with lemon juice, lemon zest, and onion-stuffed olives. A retro molded salad with a tangy, savory twist.

Four-ingredient muffins made with biscuit mix, sugar, water, and an egg. Pantry-easy, ready in 30 minutes, and the base for countless quick-bread variations.

Pictou County oatcakes from Nova Scotia, the classic Maritime Canadian shortbread-style oat cookie. Crisp, crumbly, brown sugar sweet, ready in 20 minutes.

Homemade boiled and baked bagels with a chewy crust and dense crumb. Shaped by hand, simmered in sugar water, and finished with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.

Portuguese-style rice cooked in sausage drippings with white rice, water, and fresh cilantro. Five-ingredient one-pot side dish that draws all its flavor from the sausage fond.

Traditional Maya corn and bean tamales with masa flour and slow-cooked beans. A 4-ingredient vegan recipe wrapped in corn husks and steamed for an authentic Mesoamerican meal.

Homemade Tibetan momo wrappers from scratch with just flour, water, salt, and a pinch of baking powder. Roll thin, pleat, and steam for authentic momos with a tender, slightly chewy bite.

Vegan garlic eggplant with mushrooms, onions, and basil, simmered until meltingly soft. Oil-free, sauteed in water or veggie stock, and loaded with nearly a full head of garlic.

Sadza, the staple Zimbabwean corn porridge made from white cornmeal and water. Two ingredients, one pot, and a thick, starchy side that's the foundation of Southern African meals.

Concentrated homemade mint syrup made from 8 cups of fresh mint leaves steeped overnight, then boiled into a thick syrup. Dilute with water or sparkling water for mint drinks.

No-bake summer cake with angel food cake suspended in strawberry gelatin and fruit cocktail, chilled in a fluted mold. A retro dessert that's refreshing and light.

Old-fashioned pineapple ice made with fresh pineapple, sugar syrup, lemon juice, and meringue for a light, scoopable frozen dessert. No ice cream maker needed.

If your kids like the fruit gelatin snacks, they'll love these chocolate snacks.

Homemade strawberry lemonade with pureed fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and a splash of club soda for fizz. Bright pink, naturally fruity, and refreshing over ice.

Sugar-free fresh strawberry spread made with ripe berries, lemon juice, and unflavored gelatin. Low-calorie, no pectin needed, and ready in 15 minutes. Tastes like real fruit, not jam.