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 ...

Arrowroot is a starchy vegetable that people use as a thickener in desserts and baked goods. It provides calcium and magnesium. It may benefit people on a gluten-free diet or those managing their ...

Following a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you can’t enjoy a complete and satisfying Thanksgiving feast. Turkey, as long as it’s not stuffed, is gluten-free, and if you use cornstarch or arrowroot to ...

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 (Maranta arundinacea) is a tropical tuber native to Indonesia. It’s often processed into flour and used in baking, cooking, and around the house. Share on Pinterest Shamil/Getty Images This ...

Q I have a Mexican cookbook that lists avocado leaves in the ingredients for some of the recipes. Is there a mail order supplier in the UK? BT, Durham A Both fresh and dried avocado leaves are used in ...