7,782 thickener recipes

Avocado Gazpacho skips the tomato and builds a green chilled soup from cucumber, avocado, fresh dill, and a splash of vodka. Half the avocado blends smooth, half stays chopped for texture.

Velvety roasted-color red pepper bisque finished with baby shrimp, bay scallops, and corn. A light, dairy-free puree with a tangy lift from tarragon vinegar and lime juice.

Chicken breasts dipped in sour cream, rolled in herb stuffing crumbs, then baked with butter and dry vermouth. Served with a creamy mushroom-vermouth sauce that turns weeknight chicken into a French-inspired feast.

Roasted Cornish hens stuffed with lemon, garlic, and rosemary, basted with honey-lemon glaze and finished with a white wine pan sauce. Elegant individual portions for special occasions.

Tender roast pheasant cooks slowly with frequent basting in a buttery chicken-bouillon sauce, turning halfway through to keep the lean game bird moist. Pan juices thicken into rich gravy.

Cheesy chicken with basil in a smooth and creamy sauce.

Napa cabbage wok-braised with dried shrimp, Chinese mushrooms, mustard greens, sherry, and soy sauce, finished with rendered chicken fat. An authentic Chinese side with deep umami layers.

Quick sweet and sour chicken with frozen breaded chicken, mixed vegetables, rice, and bottled sweet and sour sauce. A 15-minute weeknight dinner using pantry shortcuts.

Burn your mouth with these spicy wings that are easy to make in the convenience of your crockpot.

Pork schnitzel pounded thin, breaded with paprika-spiked crumbs, and pan-fried golden, then served with a creamy sour cream and dill pan sauce. A weeknight take on the German tavern classic with an Eastern European twist.

Roasted pheasant with cinnamon, basil and a sherry vinegar pan sauce. Game-bird main course finished with a butter-mounted reduction. Restaurant-style elegance from the oven.

Try something new for dinner with this scrumptious dish made with beef sirloin and sweet bell peppers.

Caramelized onion and Parmesan cheese soup pureed silky smooth with day-old baguette and cream. A rich, velvety twist on classic French onion soup.

Homemade cream of whatever soup mix made with powdered skim milk, cornstarch, chicken broth granules, and herbs. A pantry-ready substitute for canned cream soups.

Asparagus vichyssoise made in the microwave with fresh asparagus, potatoes, and skim milk. This light, low-fat cold soup is blended silky-smooth and chilled overnight for a refreshing make-ahead starter.

Fajita pizza with sauteed chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, and salsa on a quick Bisquick crust topped with melted mozzarella. Homemade crust and all, ready in 35 minutes.