1,251 water recipes

Homemade flour tortillas made with just flour, salt, lard, and water. Soft, blistered tortillas in three sizes from a 4-ingredient dough that beats anything store-bought.

Low-fat honey bran muffins made with egg whites, skim milk, and wheat bran soaked in boiling water. Lightly sweet with honey and brown sugar. Small batch of six.

Garlic spaghetti with olive oil, fresh parsley, and Parmesan. A classic aglio e olio done simply with pasta water for a silky, garlicky sauce in under 20 minutes.

Texas Coffee Brownies with Chocolate Frosting recipe

Sweet watermelon rind preserves made with a lime water soak, lemon, and ginger in a simple sugar syrup. A two-day heritage canning project that transforms scraps into glistening jars of gold.

A simple and scrumptious side dish made with sweet potatoes, juicy apples and bit of apple juice.

Puccia, traditional Italian olive-studded bread rolls from Puglia made with biga starter and whole wheat flour. Crusty, airy rolls with a long rise for deep flavor.

A bread machine loaf that bakes tuna noodle casserole flavors right into the dough. Canned tuna, cream of mushroom soup, chow mein noodles, celery, and onion in a sliceable yeast bread.

Light, vegetable-packed hot and sour soup with firm tofu, crisp snow peas, and red bell peppers in a tangy, spicy broth. Ready in 30 minutes for a quick, healthy meal.

Homemade date syrup simmered from date sugar, water, vanilla, and cinnamon then blended smooth. A natural, high-fiber alternative to maple syrup or honey.

Thick, crispy fish fry batter made with ice cold water, flour, oil, and baking powder. Produces a crunchy golden coating for deep-fried fish fillets using simple pantry staples you already have.

Sugared fruits coated in meringue powder and granulated sugar for a sparkling, crystallized finish. A stunning edible centerpiece or garnish for holiday tables and buffets.

Dense, dark Ukrainian rye bread made with whole rye flour, buckwheat flour, and strong coffee. No white flour, no shortcuts. A rustic, chewy loaf with old-world character baked with steam.

The Gravy used to be made fresh with the Cracklings. Now it comes in a pouch and all you have to do is add water. Thank god for modified starch products.

Whole wheat pasta dough: a simple eggless pasta made with whole wheat pastry flour and all-purpose flour, water, and a touch of olive oil. The base for handmade fettuccine, lasagna sheets, or ravioli.

Fruit juice cooler mixing peach nectar, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and lemon juice with sparkling water. A refreshing, no-sugar-added punch served over ice.