751 cornstarch recipes

Hot spicy bean curd stir-fried with salted black beans, green chili, garlic, and soy sauce in a savory thickened sauce. A quick vegetarian Chinese tofu dish over noodles or rice.

Banana cream pie with sweetened condensed milk filling, fresh banana layers, and a cloud of whipped cream. The classic Eagle Brand recipe that's been winning potlucks for generations.

Homemade cream soup mix: a dry pantry blend of powdered milk, cornstarch, bouillon and herbs that replaces canned cream-of-anything soup. Lower sodium, no preservatives, ready when you need it.

Fog City Diner's homemade tomato ketchup: fresh roma tomatoes simmered with cider vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, and cinnamon for a restaurant-style condiment. Makes 5 cups, lasts a month.

Fermented black beans can be found at Asian markets; but if unavailable, you can substitute prepared black bean sauce.

Glazed sweet potato casserole with brown sugar, honey, and pineapple juice glaze, scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest. Make-ahead Thanksgiving side that saves oven space.

Grilled salmon steaks with lemon slices tucked into the centers and a warm lemon-dill butter sauce. Hickory chip optional, fresh dill garnish, 40 minutes total.

Diabetic-friendly lemon cream pie with a blind-baked pastry crust, tart lemon custard set with gelatin, and a light whipped topping. Bright, creamy, and sugar-free.

Pork stir-fry with green beans and mushrooms cooks quick in a wok with soy sauce and a cornstarch gravy. Tender shredded pork, snapping green beans, meaty mushrooms. A 30-minute Chinese-American weeknight dinner from one pan.

Vegan lemon tofu cheesecake with silken tofu, tahini, and lemon zest on a Grape-Nuts crust with maple syrup. Dairy-free and egg-free.

Pork chops with green grapes and mushrooms in a tarragon-lemon pan sauce made from chicken broth. A French-inspired skillet dinner with a sweet-savory fruit sauce.

Sweet and tangy tuna luau simmered with pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, vinegar, and green pepper strips served over hot rice. A tropical-inspired skillet dinner in 45 minutes.

Vegan lentil rice roast with cashew gravy: a hearty sliceable loaf of lentils, millet, and brown rice bound with ground cashews, sage, and oats. Served under a silky blender cashew gravy.

Classic Chinese tofu and broccoli stir-fry in a silky ginger-garlic sauce with soy, sesame oil, and dry sherry. Tender-crisp veggies, 20 minutes, vegetarian.

Citrus wine chicken baked with orange juice, white wine, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. A low-calorie skinless chicken dinner with a glossy pan sauce.

Microwave Cajun spiced chicken drumsticks marinated in vegetable juice, hot sauce, and vinegar. Served over rice with a tangy vegetable sauce. Quick, low-fat, and ready in an hour.