7,782 thickener recipes

Vintage British savory egg mousse: hard-boiled eggs, anchovy essence, and Worcestershire folded into gelatin-set whipped cream. Cold appetizer that slices like a chilled terrine.

Pork meatball and spinach soup with ramen noodles in a garlic chicken broth. Asian-inspired comfort in a bowl, ready in 45 minutes with tender hand-rolled meatballs.

Crab bisque with real crab meat simmered in chicken broth and finished with light cream and cayenne. A rich, velvety 30-minute seafood soup with simple ingredients.

Belgian endive halves browned in butter until caramelized, then braised in chicken broth. A 30-minute European side dish with a bittersweet, nutty flavor and silky texture.

Pork Normande for one with tenderloin braised in apple juice, sliced apples, and onion, finished with brandy and yogurt. A classic French single-serving dinner.

Pakistani rice and lentils baked in chicken broth with butter, onions, and turmeric. A one-pot khichdi-style oven dish that turns simple pantry staples into golden, fluffy comfort food.

Quick chicken empanadas stuffed with Spanish rice, cheddar cheese, and olives in flaky pie crust. Easy baked turnovers ready in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.

Maple syrup broilers with young chicken browned in butter, topped with caramelized onions and maple syrup, then baked with apple cider, aniseed, and savory. A Quebecois classic.

Traditional Japanese yakitori with sake-marinated chicken livers and teriyaki-glazed breast skewers threaded with scallions. Smoky, sweet, savory, and ready to grill in under an hour.

Chinese chicken meatball soup with water chestnuts, snow peas, carrots, and green onions in a sherry-spiked broth. Light, fast, and full of crisp vegetables. Ready in 15 minutes.

Bruce's favorite French onion soup simmers Spanish onions in a beef and chicken bouillon broth with garlic, brandy, and Worcestershire, then bakes under a blanket of croutons and melted cheese. A bistro classic.

Escargots a la Cauderan: petits-gris snails braised in a ham, shallot, and white wine sauce from the Bordeaux tradition. A rustic French appetizer cooked low and slow.

Silky Caribbean-style soup made from eddoes (a taro-like root vegetable) simmered in chicken broth with a bouquet garni, puréed smooth, and enriched with heavy cream and nutmeg.

Roasted pork tenderloin braised with Granny Smith apples, onions, garlic, honey, and white wine vinegar. A sweet-savory fall dinner with a rustic apple gravy.

Silky sorrel soup with a bright, lemony tang from fresh leaves wilted in butter, pureed with chicken broth, cream, and egg yolks. Serve hot or chilled.

Tender carrot slices sauté in butter then simmer in sweet Marsala wine until glazed and glossy, creating an elegant Italian-inspired side dish that's ready in under 25 minutes.