Recipes with water

Hot cranberry pineapple punch brewed in a coffee percolator with whole cloves and cinnamon sticks. Serves 22 and fills the whole house with the smell of the holidays.

Wine-marinated venison chops stacked with green pepper rings, rice, onion, and tomato slices, then oven-steamed in a garlicky tomato sauce spiked with Angostura bitters. A complete one-dish meal.

Tender white chocolate cake studded with almonds and coconut, layered with billowy whipped cream frosting folded with toasted coconut for elegant celebrations.

Discover an authentic Indonesian Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning) recipe with vibrant turmeric flavor, garnished with fresh vegetables and omelette strips. Perfect for festive occasions or a flavorful weeknight meal. Nasi Kuning is a fragrant Indonesian dish featuring turmeric-infused rice, often served at celebrations. This recipe delivers a rich, golden rice dish paired with colorful garnishes and a delicate omelette, making it both visually appealing and delicious.

Luxurious banana cream pie with a from-scratch vanilla custard, whipped cream, and glazed banana slices on top. A show-stopping dessert that's miles beyond the diner version.

Ground beef mixed with onion soup mix and ketchup bakes in a pie pan, then gets topped with mashed potatoes and melted cheddar. Easy shepherd's pie style dinner in 50 minutes.

Chocolate lovers will adore this decadent cake made with almonds and served with vanilla ice cream.

Chicken breast strips cooked with pasta and mixed vegetables in one skillet, finished with a swirl of sour cream. A 40-minute weeknight primavera with just 5 ingredients.

Homemade dog stew with simmered chicken, sausage links, potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and herbs, served over kibble with a rich gravy. Spoil your pup with real food.

Patriotic Fourth of July chocolate sheet cake decorated as an American flag with vanilla and blue frosting and fresh strawberry stripes. A buttermilk-rich chocolate cake the kids can help decorate.

Chinese-style caramel fried apples or bananas battered and deep-fried, then coated in crackly spun sugar with sesame seeds. Dipped in ice water for a shatteringly crisp shell.

Four-cheese manicotti stuffed with ricotta, fontina, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a homemade tomato sauce. From-scratch Italian comfort food baked until bubbly.

One-pot Italian bean soup loaded with sliced smoked sausage, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and small pasta shells in a savory broth. Warming, filling, and ready in 45 minutes.

No-cook pimento-onion relish marinated overnight in a sweet vinegar brine with fine herbs. A bright, tangy condiment that pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted meats.

Pot roast with dill gravy is a Scandinavian-inflected Sunday supper: chuck roast braised with dill seed and onions, then finished in a creamy sour cream and dill pan gravy. Deeply savory with a Nordic twist.

Marinated chicken breasts topped with sliced tomato and melted mozzarella, broiled until bubbly. Served over rice pilaf with steamed broccoli for a complete weeknight dinner.