Many years ago, my grandma began eating arrowroot cookies. She had gotten diabetes and could no longer have a lump of sugar with her coffee. I had no idea what arrowroot was. And the cookies weren’t ...

Two chocolate puddings with a chunk of dark chocolate in the glass cups - Cris Cantón/Getty Images There is nothing quite like an unthinkably velvety chocolate pudding to wrap up a meal. By now, most ...

Arrowroot and tapioca are two popular gluten-free flours used in baking. Both have unique properties that make them suitable ...

Q. In an article on puddings, you used cornstarch as a thickening product. I have found arrowroot produces much silkier results, never clumps and is superior to cornstarch. Any thoughts? When I'm ...

Cascaded over a slice of sugar-crusted apple pie or layered in an English trifle, a batch of vanilla-scented custard is to die for. However, it can be tricky to get right when making it from scratch.

This article discusses practical solutions, common kitchen ingredients, cooking techniques, and simmering uncovered to transform thin gravies into rich, luscious sauces. From roux to cornstarch powder ...

Q: I am following a low-carb, high-fat, gluten- and grain-free eating plan. What do you suggest to replace flour in recipes as a thickener for sauces and gravies? A: To stay away from grain- and ...