Chefs explain how to thicken soup using smart techniques and ingredients like a roux, cornstarch, and starchy vegetables — no ...

Bakers know that eggs play a crucial role in baking. Eggs serve as a binder to hold wet and dry ingredients together and sometimes act as a leavening agent in cookies, cakes, and bread to help add ...

Q: Is there a trick to adding cornstarch to gravy? I try adding the cornstarch to a small amount of liquid and stir with a fork, then put it in with the simmering gravy and stir to thicken. It always ...

You can thicken soup with flour or cornstarch, which do not add any additional flavor. If you want more flavor, a roux is the best way to thicken up a soup. Starchy add-ins are another great way to ...

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 ...