Home cooks ruin dishes by accidentally adding too much water and don't know how to fix it

Home cooks frequently over-water dishes during cooking (soups, stews, sauces) and lack reliable, quick methods to salvage the meal without starting over. Current solutions are either ineffective (paper towels, waiting), time-consuming (simmering for hours), or compromise dish quality (straining removes flavor). This causes wasted ingredients, wasted time, and meal preparation frustration.