7,782 thickener recipes

Bulgur pilaf studded with dried apricots and raisins, simmered in chicken broth and finished with fresh parsley. A nutty, high-fiber whole grain side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Creamy spinach yogurt soup pureed smooth with chicken broth, tarragon, nutmeg, and a touch of cayenne. A light, tangy alternative to heavy cream-based spinach soups.

Hearty vegetable pasta soup with zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, six cloves of garlic, and fettuccine in chicken broth. A warming one-pot soup for cold, rainy days.

Minestrini de patate is a rustic Italian potato soup with sauteed onion and celery, finished with milk, chicken broth, Parmesan and parsley. A creamy, weeknight-friendly bowl built from pantry staples.

Sliced turkey breast in a creamy paprika sauce made with low-fat yogurt and tomato paste, served over parsley-tossed noodles. A lighter take on the Hungarian classic that's ready in under an hour.

Potato cheese soup puréed silky smooth with sharp cheddar, heavy cream, and fresh dill stirred in at the end. Rich, velvety, and done in 45 minutes.

Roasted eggplant soup with fire-charred bell peppers, tomatoes, eight cloves of garlic, cumin, and cream, pureed smooth and garnished with fresh basil. A smoky, velvety blended soup.

Classic leek and potato soup that pulls double duty: hot with croutons or chilled with milk, chives, and Tabasco for homemade vichyssoise. French bistro basics, two ways.

Add a Mexican taste to your dinners with this simple crockpot recipe that is easy to follow.

Ginger shrimp stir-fry with zucchini, red peppers, and jalapeño in a bright sauce of white wine, lime, mirin, and chicken stock. A 20-minute Asian-fusion skillet dinner finished with cilantro and scallions.

Saltine cracker dressing loaded with crumbled sausage, smoked oysters, sage, and thyme. Stuff your bird or bake it as a hearty side dish that brings Bohemian comfort to any holiday table.

Light red snapper stew with potatoes, tomatoes, and white wine in a brothy base built on the Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper. Low-fat and full of clean flavors.

Chinese stir-fried pork with straw mushrooms, snow peas, and bamboo shoots in a savory soy-cornstarch sauce. A quick wok dinner with tender, velveted pork slices.

Cream of curried corn soup blended silky smooth with chicken stock and half-and-half, garnished with popcorn. Sweet corn meets warm curry in every spoonful.

Chilled orzo pasta salad with fresh corn, smoked chicken, red pepper, and basil in a sweet-spicy rice vinegar and lime dressing. Topped with toasted pine nuts.

Mongolian beef with crispy deep-fried sirloin tossed in a spicy dark soy and chili garlic sauce with ginger and green onions. Authentic wok technique with water chestnut flour coating.