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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 ...

There’s nothing worse than a thin sauce or a watery stew, but such undesirable outcomes can happen to the best of us, which is why the kitchen gods have blessed us with cornstarch—a magical powder ...

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Powdered sugar, or confectioners’ sugar, is a pantry staple that adds sweetness and a smooth texture to baked goods. What if you run out or need a lower-calorie option? Several powdered sugar ...