7,783 thickener recipes

Momma's sloppy joes the old-fashioned way: ground beef simmered with a can of chicken gumbo soup and tomato paste into a thick, savory filling for buns. Three ingredients, one pan, and a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

Fresh asparagus and earthy morel mushrooms dressed in a wild mushroom vinaigrette celebrating the best of spring. Elegant first course that showcases seasonal ingredients with refined simplicity.

Orzo tossed with rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and fresh basil. No-oil pasta sautéed in chicken broth instead of butter. Ready in 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

This is the best turkey recipe ever!! Comes out very juicy, tasty. I placed a red apple into the cavity...the smell in the kitchen was wonderful!!

Cheddar broccoli potato soup with a creamy blended potato base and tender broccoli florets. A kid-friendly weeknight soup that makes broccoli irresistible.

For a cold night, serve with a warm crusty bread and good beer or red wine for a complete meal.

Greek lemon soup (avgolemono) microwave shortcut version using canned chicken and rice soup, egg, and fresh lemon. A 35-minute cheat for a Mediterranean classic.

Perfect to warm up a cold night. Thick and full of smoky flavor.

Garlic egg soup: a whole head of mellow simmered garlic in chicken broth, enriched with tempered egg yolks and ribbons of egg white, brightened with lime and cardamom. A soothing, restorative bowl.

Indian-style lamb with sweet potatoes is a one-pot braise of minced lamb, garam masala, ginger and garlic simmered with sweet potato and kale. A light, low-fat curry-style dinner in under 30 minutes.

Easy to prepare, and this German potato salad is very flavorful and tasty. Make it a day ahead, let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight, it tastes even better next day.

A flavorful and healthy whole grain side dish. Goes great with Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms.

Alligator stew simmers tender cubes of gator tail in a spiced broth of green chiles, tomato, garlic and cumin. A soak in salted water and milk first keeps the meat mild and tender. A true Cajun wild-game stew.

This colorful, no-bake casserole combines al dente elbow macaroni with tender chicken (or tofu), a medley of crunchy vegetables, and nutty sunflower seeds, all coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It’s a versatile, make-ahead dish ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a quick family meal, bursting with fresh flavors and textures.

Don't hesitate to make this delicious casserole. I have made it with leftover chicken or turkey meat, and they all turned out great.

Try this quick, easy and simple garlic sauteed rapini, a good way to use up your greens.