7,783 thickener recipes

Golden-crusted sweetbreads braised in dry sherry and chicken broth, finished with cream and butter. A classic French bistro dish with a warm hint of mace that's easier than you think.

Italian rice and spinach soup (minestrina) simmered in chicken broth with arborio rice, garlic, and olive oil, finished with freshly grated Parmesan. A light, brothy bowl from the Italian home cooking tradition.

Mushroom and celery root soup with dried and fresh mushrooms, pear, Spanish onion, and a touch of cream pureed into a thick, earthy bisque. Freezes for up to 3 months. Despite the title, this is a rich pureed soup, not a salad.

Basic gumbo loaded with chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp in a deep brown roux-thickened broth, simmered with the trinity, tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. A hearty Louisiana-style one-pot for a hungry crowd.

Rice and broccoli casserole with cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soup, processed cheese, and sauteed onion. A classic make-ahead comfort food side dish.

Breakfast quiche with a crispy hash brown crust filled with ham, sharp cheddar, green peppers, and eggs in a creamy chicken soup base. No pastry crust needed.

Braised duck breast in a peach-orange cream sauce with mushrooms, honey, and guava jelly. An elegant French-inspired dish finished under the broiler.

Stir-fried pork with red pepper, snow peas, and rice noodles in a soy-lemongrass sauce. A quick Asian-inspired wok dinner with fresh orange slices stirred in at the end.

Baked until bubbly, broccoli and cauliflower casserole makes a nearly complete meal or side for your main protein. Instead of using a can of soup which ends up being too salty you make your own using mushrooms and milk.

Buttery couscous with toasted pine nuts, dried currants, sauteed mushrooms, and herbes de Provence. An elegant side dish that pairs with chicken, lamb, or roasted vegetables.

Veal scallopini with onions, green peppers, and mushrooms in a lemony, garlic-mustard sauce. Microwave-finished Italian-American classic ready quickly.

Lighter broccoli cheddar soup made with low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat cheddar, and low-salt chicken broth. Pureed smooth and creamy without the heavy cream.

Hearty German cabbage soup with bacon, potatoes, rutabaga, and carrots simmered low in chicken broth. Finished with grated Parmesan for a savory, warming bowl.

Retro tiki-style baked ham glazed with pineapple preserves and surrounded by peaches and bananas, all drizzled with a creamy coconut-chicken soup sauce for Sunday dinner showmanship.

Light garlic pesto sauce made with fresh basil, Parmesan, chicken broth, and just one tablespoon of olive oil. A lower-fat pesto with bright, garlicky flavor.

A clean, elegant Chinese soup with just five ingredients: fresh shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and green onions in light chicken broth. Simple, nourishing, and ready in 45 minutes.