Cornstarch may not be the most exciting ingredient, but it's utterly essential in so many recipes — from thickening stir-fries to keeping a cheesecake creamy and baking up a fruit pie. So there’s ...

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When thickening soup, use flavor-neutral cornstarch, roux for added flavor, dairy for creaminess, or blend or add starchy add ...

There are two steps to baking an heirloom-quality fruit pie. First, you’ll need to learn to prepare the perfect flaky butter pie crust. Once you’ve mastered the dough (or found a store-bought pie ...

Cornstarch, the starch derived from corn, is made from the white endosperms found in the center of a corn kernel. These endosperms are ground into a fine, white powder that is commonly used as a ...

There is more than one way to thicken sauces, soups, or stews, but one of the most dependable methods is a cornstarch slurry. This easy two-ingredient mixture helps to thicken everything from a rich ...