986 thickener recipes

Sesame gingered shrimp stir-fried with asparagus, orange and lemon zest, and a sherry-cornstarch sauce. A bright, citrus-kissed seafood stir-fry over fluffy long-grain rice.

Variety of vegetables, they look colourful and taste very well. A very healthy enchiladas.

A little to hearty to be called a soup, this recipe is a great way to use left over pulled pork. Such a crowd pleaser, I can't keep it in my house! Great eaten with crackers or your favorite tortilla chips.

Pete and Shannon's chili simmers ground beef and hot breakfast sausage with kidney beans, beer, barbecue sauce, jalapenos, and chili powder for 4 hours into a smoky, meaty bowl. A football-watching weekend pot.

Brandied raspberry sauce made with frozen raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch thickened with brandy. A quick dessert topping for cheesecake, ice cream, or pound cake.

Irish shepherd's pie layers seasoned ground beef with carrots, celery, onion, and corn under a buttery mashed potato crust. Roux-thickened gravy locks the filling together for clean slices.

Carrot and acorn squash soup pureed silky smooth with thyme, dill and white pepper. Vegetarian, naturally sweet from roasted squash and grated carrots, thickened with a handful of rolled oats instead of cream.

Corn and potato chowder simmers red potatoes, sweet corn, carrots, and celery in vegetable stock with a splash of sherry, then blitzes a cup of soup smooth to thicken the broth naturally. No cream, all comfort.

Sesame oil, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, garlic and ginger make a succulent sauce that is perfect for marinating the tofu. Then cook tofu until crusted. Stir-fry with several fresh vegetables, and pour the delicious sauce to thicken up at the end. This Asian inspired stir-fry can be served with cooked rice, quinoa, or any your favorite grain.

Thai-inspired sweet sticky rice with fresh mango and a vegan tofu cream sauce flavored with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. A dairy-free twist on a classic dessert.

Texas-style beef chili with cubed meat, toasted whole cumin, and six tablespoons of chili powder. No beans, no tomatoes, just beef, spice, and a slow 90-minute simmer.

Old-fashioned prune soup thickened with sour cream and flour for a creamy, sweet-tart base. A traditional Eastern European fruit soup served warm with just five simple ingredients.

If you're in a hurry, try this simple crockpot recipe that will have everyone's hunger satisfied in minutes.

French rabbit stew braises disjointed rabbit in butter with white wine, beef stock, bacon, small white onions, mushrooms, and garlic. A rustic country braise with a built-in flour-thickened sauce.

Prize-winning cherry pie with a glossy filling thickened on the stovetop with grenadine syrup, almond extract, and butter, then baked in a flaky double crust until golden.

Chili primero with smoked bacon, cubed round steak, pickled cactus, jalapenos, and masa harina thickening. Long-simmered Tex-Mex chili packed with deep, layered Southwestern flavor.