Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cornstarch may not be the most exciting ingredient, but it's utterly essential in so many recipes — from thickening stir-fries to ...

A pantry staple that doesn't get a lot of credit, cornstarch is essential for a myriad of important culinary purposes. Whether you're using it to thicken a sauce, soup, or pastry cream; make a ...