Cooks use starches to thicken sauces and gravies, to set pies and custards, to prevent proteins from curdling and even in cakes. Most cooks have flour and cornstarch in their pantry. So do we really ...

While flour is a great way thicken sauce (it acts by binding liquid with starch molecules) you can't just simply stir it in without ending up with a clumpy mess. Here are a few options to avoid the ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. April 18, 2022 Add as a preferred source on ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. When talking about cornstarch, a lot of emphasis ...

Q: I am following a low-carb, high-fat, gluten- and grain-free eating plan. What do you suggest to replace flour in recipes as a thickener for sauces and gravies? A: To stay away from grain- and ...

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