Most people ignore this humble white powder, but it’s actually one of the most versatile items in your entire home. Here are 16 surprising ways to put cornstarch to work in ways you never imagined.

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 ...

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 ...

• Eggs cooked with a little cornstarch slurry come out extra creamy. • To make Mandy Lee's version of Kenji López-Alt's creamy scrambled eggs, you'll need 4 eggs, 1 1/2 tablespoons milk, 2 teaspoons ...

Many will say that no Thanksgiving table is complete without a classic corning ware dish filled with a traditional green bean casserole. Made from green beans, canned cream of mushroom soup and topped ...