Cornstarch was originally intended for laundry, so it's no surprise it has many household uses. Here's how to use it around ...

Corn starch, you fickle ingredient. Bubbling away in a saucepan, if I turn off the heat too soon, you refuse to prevent fillings from pouring like water through a colander. But just as I think you've ...

If you’ve ever pulled out the silver only to find it has lost its shine and luster, make a paste of cornstarch and water, ...

I used to be convinced that the only way to get truly crisp tofu was to fry it. I’d roasted it and broiled it, but I was never able to achieve those burnished, crisp corners that a pan full of ...

Rich butterscotch pudding topped with a light, slightly tangy mascarpone cream and toasted candied pecans. Reader Mickey Fielding from Baldwin Hills calls it one of “the most deliciously ...