829 water recipes

Traditional barley water made by simmering pearl barley and fig, then straining and sweetening with honey, apple juice, and lemon. A soothing, old-world refreshment served cold.

A favourite served at Din Tai Fung gets a healthy make-over. Water spinach, commonly known as kangkong, is rich in fibre, magnesium, vitamins A and C and is very low in calories. Word of caution: do not eat it raw as it may carry parasitic cysts from the waterways that are its natural habitat.

Green beans with crunchy water chestnuts in a quick and easy Asian inspired sauce.

Traditional lemon barley water made with pearl barley, fresh lemons, and sugar. A soothing, old-fashioned British drink that keeps in the fridge for five days.

Ice-water pickles: quartered cucumbers chilled in ice water, packed over onions, and covered with a boiling apple cider vinegar and mustard seed brine. Sweet, crisp, classic refrigerator pickles.

Classic tabbouleh salad with bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, mint, parsley, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. A no-cook Middle Eastern grain salad that improves as it chills.

Quick stir-fried snow peas and water chestnuts in walnut and sesame oil. A crisp, diabetic-friendly vegetable side dish that's on the table in minutes.

Tender water spinach meets savory fermented bean curd in this lightning-fast Chinese stir-fry. Ready in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

Belgian club soda waffles use sparkling water in place of milk for ultralight, crisp-edged Bisquick waffles in 20 minutes. Four ingredients, no buttermilk needed.

Put all ingredients together. Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate.

Kentucky biscuits use Bisquick, sour cream, and club soda for tall, fluffy biscuits in under 30 minutes. A 4-ingredient Southern shortcut with tender, pillowy crumb every time.

A vibrant, refreshing salad combining crisp carrots, juicy oranges, peppery radishes, and fresh cilantro, tossed in a zesty citrus dressing with a hint of orange blossom water and cinnamon. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy lunch, served with warm pita bread.

Almost like a delicious Chinese stir-fry was topped with crispy phyllo pasty, which was quite good. Feel free to use your leftover turkey meat, replace the veggies with whatever you have on hand. The recipe is very versatile.

This tropical fruit is not only beautiful to look at, but is also highly nutritious. It contains significant amounts of heart-healthy fibre, antioxidants, vitamin C and has been shown to keep blood glucose levels stable. Chia seeds provide a boost of omega-3 fatty acids.

This stir fry is sweet and as fiery as you want to make it with Sriracha sauce. This recipe uses beef, but you could substitute chicken or shrimp. It's quick and easy to make, and is impressively attractive.

Light, crispy beer batter made with just flour, egg, beer, and seltzer. Use it for onion rings, fried chicken, fish, or veggies. Adjust thickness to your liking in 5 minutes flat.