Gumbo is one of those traditional Southern recipes that can make some cooks fearful of making it incorrectly. But there are ...

When you think of cornstarch, you probably imagine it being used to thicken sauces or as an ingredient in delicious baked treats. Surprisingly, however, this humble pantry hero can work wonders in ...

Students are told that baking powder is a mixture of three ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch) and that two of these ingredients react to produce a gas when water is added.

The best chocolate chip cookies don’t happen by accident. They require patience, precision, and just the right amount of ...