96 hearty thick Recipes

sweet italian sausage, butter, chopped onion, garlic clove, minced . (or you can use 1/4 tsp. of crushed garlic), crushed tomatoes , in thick sauce, chopped fresh oregano (2/3 tsp. dried ), chopped fresh basil (same, 2/3 tsp dried), water (optional)

whole chicken, onion , cut into thick slices, stalks celery, thickly sliced, salt, fresh basil leaves, coarse ground black pepper, carrots, sliced, yellow squash, thinly sliced, zucchini, thinly sliced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, red bell pepper, sliced, fresh tortellini pasta, chicken soup base, uncooked egg noodles

butter, oil, beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes ), onions, chopped, fresh minced garlic, dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste), jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, carrots (peeled and diced ), celery ribs, diced, dried thyme, water, chicken broth or 3 cups beef broth, worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes (undrained ), potatoes (peeled and diced ), zucchini (sliced about 1/4-inch thick ), red kidney beans (rinsed and drained ), salt and black pepper, cooked white rice (can use more ), grated parmesan cheese

onion, chopped, carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick, garlic cloves, mashed, stalks celery, sliced, chopped fresh parsley, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, boneless beef stew meat, any cut, trimmed and cut in 1-inch cubes, diced tomatoes, undrained, beef broth, dark beer, fresh spinach, sliced fresh mushrooms, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, stalk celery, finely diced, minced fresh garlic (or to taste), dried thyme, chicken stock (use homemade or good-quality canned , set 1/4 cup cold broth aside), russet potatoes, peeled and diced, carrots (peeled and sliced about 1/4-inch thick ), frozen spinach, thawed (use all or half amount of spinach) (optional), cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey, flour, salt and black pepper (use lots black pepper), cayenne pepper (or to taste) (optional), grated parmesan cheese , cheesse (optional)

boneless pork chops, 3/4 thick, cream of celery soup, apple juice, dijon mustard, honey, pepper, cooked egg noodles

onion, chopped, butter, frozen corn, dried sage, dried thyme, flour, condensed cream of potato soup, skim milk, russet potatoes, diced and cooked until al dente, super thick cut bacon, diced and cooked, cheddar cheese, shredded, cracked black pepper , to taste

salmon fillet, about 1 thick, skinned, butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray, salt, garlic powder, freshly ground pepper, peeled, (1/2 ) cubed, red potato, evaporated skim milk, sliced leek, water, cornstarch, dried dillweed, grated parmesan cheese, sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

chicken, bone in, cubes chicken bouillon, bay leaves, freshly ground pepper to taste, water, onions, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, butter, oil, pork sausage links, sliced 3/4-inch thick (i used lean turkey sausage), sage, basil, grated parmesan cheese, water (i used 1 1/2 cups because it was a little dry), celery seed, crumbled rosemary leaves, chopped parsley to taste

salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick), skinned, butter-flavored cooking spray, salt, garlic powder, freshly ground pepper, cubed peeled red potato, evaporated skim milk, sliced leek, water, cornstarch, dried dill, grated parmesan cheese, sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, onion, diced, celery, diced fine, bell pepper, chopped, potatoes , sliced no more than a quarter inch thick, tomatoes, drained and crushed (stewed tomatoes are great but regular canned tomatoes will work too), american cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper

lemon juice, light butter, grated lemon peel, dried oregano, salt, pepper, new potatoes or 8 medium , unpeeled and halved, boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 16 pieces (1-inch thick ), green bell pepper, cut into 16 pieces

lamb stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces, flour, seasoning salt (can use white salt), black pepper, olive oil, onion, chopped, red bell peppers, seeded and chopped, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), dried red pepper flakes (or to taste), tomato paste, bay leaves, chicken broth, port wine (or use dry red wine, can use more), thick carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks, button mushroom (can use more or less ), salt and pepper

parmigiano and herb-fortified stock, recipe follows, roasted tomatoes, chopped , recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil , plus some for drizzling, thick slice prosciutto di parma , about 1/4 lb, optional, onion, chopped, ribs celery, finely chopped, carrots, peeled and finely chopped, roasted garlic (from roasted tomato recipe), recipe follows, red chile pepper, finely chopped or thinly sliced (recommended : fresno or holland), salt and freshly ground black pepper, potatoes, chopped or 1 cup small pasta, cannellini beans, drained, garbanzo beans, drained, fresh, thin green beans, cut into thirds, head escarole or small bundle chard, shredded, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, shredded, for topping, hot, crusty bread for mopping, parmigiano and herb fortified stock, rind trimmed from a hunk of parmigiano-reggiano cheese or a few small pieces rind perhaps saved-up, herb bundle of several sprigs each fresh thyme , parsley and rosemary, tied, onion, peeled and quartered, ribs celery , sliced on angle, carrots , sliced on angle, peeled rind of 1 lemon, fresh bay leaves, chicken stock, water, roasted tomatoes, ripe organic vine tomatoes or large plum tomatoes, several cloves garlic, crushed, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling

ground sirloin, onions, sliced, bacon, mushroom, sliced, rye bread (a hearty, thick-sliced 1 with seeds is best), swiss cheese, butter

extra-virgin olive oil, red onion, diced, garlic clove, finely chopped, steel cut oats, kale or 1/2 bunch collard greens, thick stems removed, leaves chopped, fine sea salt, parmesan cheese or 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

chopped onion, cornstarch, del monte zesty chili diced tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, ground beef, hidden valley ranch dry seasoning mix, mccormick chili seasoning-mild or medium depending on preference, pinto beans, salt, ground black pepper, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese

simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, smoked polish kielbasa (cut into 1/4-inch thick slices(then slices quartered ), sliced green onion, chopped red bell pepper, chicken broth, great northern white beans (rinsed & drained ), garlic clove (finely chopped ), oregano leaves (crushed ), black pepper, caraway seed, white wine vinegar, paprika, sliced green onion tops