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Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• water
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• garlic powder
• ginger

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, garlic powder, and ginger in a blender. Blend until well combined.

By TKinSA

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• sweet potato
• maple syrup
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• margarine
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Toss sweet potatoes with cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag until evenly coated.
2. 2 Place coated sweet potatoes into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add maple syrup, white sugar, brown sugar, and margarine. Pour in water and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By Margy

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• vegetable oil
• egg
• milk
• all-purpose flour
• zucchini
• seafood seasoning

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk egg and milk together in a bowl; pour into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Whisk flour and cornstarch together in another bowl; pour into a separate gallon-size resealable plastic bag.
3. 3 Place zucchini spirals into milk mixture, seal the bag, and turn to coat spirals completely. Transfer zucchini to flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake gently to coat completely. Remove spirals from flour mixture and shake gently to remove any excess flour.
4. 4 Working in batches, cook zucchini spirals in the preheated oil until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle seafood seasoning over cooked zucchini spirals.

By SHORECOOK

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• chicken broth
• sherry
• soy sauce
• cider vinegar
• sugar
• mustard
• salt
• vegetable oil
• asparagus

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix the broth, sherry, soy sauce, cider vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, dry mustard, and salt.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix the asparagus into the skillet, coating with the oil. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Pour the broth mixture over the asparagus, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until thickened and heated through.

By LEXJAM

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• apricot
• orange juice
• white sugar
• amaretto liqueur
• vanilla extract
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine apricots, orange juice, sugar, amaretto, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; cook and stir constantly until apricots soften and begin to release their juice, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Reduce heat to low; simmer apricot mixture about 1 ½ hours. If mixture is too thick or begins to burn, stir in 1 tablespoon water; mix well.
3. 3 Stir cornstarch into ¼ cup water until dissolved; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil; simmer until mixture thickens, about 30 minutes.

By pomplemousse

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• mayonnaise
• thai sweet chili sauce
• chile-garlic sauce
• shrimp
• vegetable oil
• lettuce
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Stir mayonnaise and chili sauce together in a large bowl. Add chile-garlic sauce and stir.
2. 2 Spread cornstarch into a wide dish. Press shrimp into cornstarch to coat in a thin layer.
3. 3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Deep fry shrimp in batches until meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes per batch; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
5. 5 Combine mayonnaise sauce and shrimp in the large bowl; stir to coat shrimp in sauce.
6. 6 Line a bowl with lettuce leaves. Pile shrimp into bowl and garnish with green onion to serve.

By Mark

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• brown sugar
• pineapple juice
• white vinegar
• salt
• butter
• clove
• raisin

Instructions

1. 1 Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; stir in pineapple juice, vinegar, and salt until combined. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Remove from heat. Whisk butter and cloves into pineapple juice mixture; stir in raisins. Serve hot or refrigerate overnight.

By AUNT MAMIE

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• sweet potato
• cooking spray
• white sugar
• salt
• ginger
• orange juice
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Pierce skin of sweet potatoes in several spots with a fork.
2. 2 Cook sweet potatoes in microwave oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Refrigerate sweet potatoes until cooled completely, at least 20 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
4. 4 Peel sweet potatoes and cut into cubes; spread into prepared baking dish.
5. 5 Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ginger together in a glass measuring cup; pour orange juice into the cup while stirring with a whisk.
6. 6 Heat orange juice mixture in microwave oven for 1 minute, stir, and continue to heat until thickened and smooth, 30 to 60 seconds more; add butter and stir until melted. Pour the liquid over the sweet potatoes.
7. 7 Bake in preheated oven until sweet potatoes are heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

By pamela

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• chicken broth
• cream-style corn
• chicken
• white pepper
• salt
• water
• sesame oil
• egg white

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium stock pot combine broth, corn and chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and add pepper and salt. Bring back to a boil.
2. 2 In a separate bowl mix the corn starch with water. While the soup is boiling add this mixture, and stir constantly until well mixed.
3. 3 Season with sesame oil by adding a few drops at a time. Reduce heat, and slowly add egg white while swirling the soup with a fork in order to break egg pieces apart.
4. 4 Add chopped scallion to garnish, and serve hot.

By Sana S

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• canola oil
• eggplant
• water
• garlic powder
• red pepper flakes
• soy sauce
• oyster sauce
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir eggplant in hot oil until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in water, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
3. 3 Stir soy sauce mixture into eggplant until evenly coated; continue cooking until sauce has thickened.

By Whats that Burning smell

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• zucchini
• onion
• canning salt
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• celery seed
• nutmeg
• turmeric
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Place zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl; sprinkle salt on top. Use your hands to evenly mix salt with zucchini. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. 3 Drain zucchini in a colander and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water; set zucchini aside.
4. 4 Place sugar, vinegar, red and green bell pepper, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add celery seed, nutmeg, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then add drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, sterilize seven 1-pint jars and lids. Pack relish into sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Screw on the lids.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until the tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
7. 7 Remove jars from the pot and place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

By Gail

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• peanut oil
• firm tofu
• red onion
• red bell pepper
• green chile pepper
• garlic
• water
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1 Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the tofu into the oil, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, toss in onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.

By RITALINCINDY

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• potato
• carrot
• water
• celery
• onion
• margarine
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• chicken soup base
• processed cheese food
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes and carrot with water to cover and boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
2. 2 In a separate large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery and onion in the margarine for about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Drain all but about 2 cups of the water from the potatoes and carrots; add 4 cups milk. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4 Transfer the onion and celery mixture to the pot and stir in the chicken soup base. Heat slowly, then add the cheese. Allow the cheese to melt, stirring all together well.
5. 5 In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/2 cup milk and pour into the soup. Mix well until thickened.

By Shauna

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• cooking oil
• garlic
• onion
• baby corn
• mushroom
• fish sauce
• soy sauce
• oyster sauce
• water
• red chile pepper
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and baby corn; cook until onion translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce until incorporated.
2. 2 Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until cornstarch dissolved; add to mushroom mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and glistening. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with chile pepper and cilantro to serve.

By wiley

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• butter
• onion
• potato
• celery
• carrot
• garlic
• italian seasoning
• milk
• tomato
• chicken broth
• tomato paste
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onions until tender. Mix in the potatoes, celery, carrots, and garlic. Season with Italian seasoning. Pour in milk, gradually stir in cornstarch, and bring to a boil. Mix in tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste. Return to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Kitchen Kitty

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• oyster sauce
• salt
• pepper
• chicken
• tomato
• carrot
• celery
• snow pea
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the olive oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir the oyster sauce into the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and mix; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the tomato, carrot, and celery; cover again and cook another 5 minutes. Cook the chicken pieces until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Fold the snow peas into the mixture.
2. 2 Whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until no lumps remain; stir into the liquid in the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

By lola

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• butter
• shallot
• garlic
• butter
• mushroom
• beef broth
• red wine
• worcestershire sauce
• bay leaf
• thyme
• salt
• pepper
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallot, and cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, then stir in the mushrooms once the butter has melted. Cook and stir the mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Pour in the beef broth, wine, and Worcestershire sauce; season with the bay leaf and thyme, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, season to taste with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, uncovered until the sauce reduces slightly, about 30 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water, and stir into the simmering sauce until thickened. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

By TWIGGS1952

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• sugar
• milk
• egg
• white bread
• bacon
• sauerkraut
• caraway seed
• salt
• pepper
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
2. 2 Pour 1 cup milk and eggs into well; stir to blend, adding more milk to make a moist, battery dough, unlike pancake batter. Beat dough for at least 200 strokes, using a sturdy wooden spoon, rolling it over and over in the bowl until smooth and an occasional bubble appears on the surface. Add bread cubes; stir into dough until they disappear.
3. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place dough onto a cheesecloth or white cotton cloth; form into a loaf shape. Wrap cloth around loaf; tie ends.
4. 4 Place loaf into boiling water; cook 45 minutes, flipping loaf halfway. Remove loaf from water, unwrap, and cover with a tea towel; set aside for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Reserve drippings.
6. 6 Add sauerkraut to a saucepan with enough water to cover surface; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add bacon; season with caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into sauerkraut. Simmer about 3 minutes.
7. 7 Slice dumpling loaf. Drizzle servings with reserved drippings; serve with sauerkraut.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• ✓ cornstarch
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• white wine
• chicken broth
• tofu
• salt
• pepper
• oil
• onion
• tomato
• green bean
• bamboo shoot
• chicken broth
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, soy sauce, white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.
2. 2 Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and cut into cubes. Season the cubes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over them on all sides.
3. 3 Heat a little more than 1 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, fill to the recommended level, and heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add the tofu, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Turn occasionally. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
4. 4 In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green beans; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to break apart, about 4 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots, and stir to blend.
5. 5 Stir the sauce into the skillet with the beans, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid starts to evaporate too much, stir in up to 1 cup of chicken broth.
6. 6 Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir this into the sauce in the skillet. Simmer, stirring gently, until the sauce clears and thickens. Add the fried tofu, and stir to coat with the sauce.

By SHARONLIN

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• pita
• mint
• flat-leaf parsley
• arugula
• green onion
• purslane
• cucumber
• green bell pepper
• tomato
• romaine lettuce
• black pepper
• salt
• sumac
• garlic
• lemon juice
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Make dressing: Stir together water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. 2 Assemble salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, purslane, green onions, arugula, parsley, and mint in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve with toasted pita.

By George

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• chive
• white wine
• almond milk
• black pepper
• salt
• thyme
• garlic
• shallot
• cremini mushroom
• olive oil
• green bean
• salt
• water
• brown sugar
• almond
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
2. 2 Toss almonds with brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool; break apart clusters.
4. 4 Cook green beans in lightly salted boiling water in a large skillet, covered, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water; drain again. Place in a large bowl.
5. 5 Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are browned and tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add to beans and toss to coat. Transfer to a 1 ½- to 2-quart baking dish.
6. 6 Whisk almond milk, wine, cornstarch, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to skillet; cook, stirring, over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, scraping up any browned bits, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chives. Pour over bean mixture in the baking dish.
7. 7 Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

By coweed

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• mushroom
• green onion
• sesame oil
• chili oil
• white pepper
• black pepper
• red pepper flakes
• vegetable broth
• firm tofu
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• bamboo fungus
• water
• tiger lily bud
• shiitake mushroom
• wood ear mushroom

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, place wood mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and lily buds in 1 1/2 cups hot water. Soak 20 minutes, until rehydrated. Drain, reserving liquid. Trim stems from the mushrooms, and cut into thin strips. Cut the lily buds in half.
2. 2 In a separate small bowl, soak bamboo fungus in 1/4 cup lightly salted hot water. Soak about 20 minutes, until rehydrated. Drain, and mince.
3. 3 In a third small bowl, blend soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Place 1/2 the tofu strips into the mixture.
4. 4 In a medium saucepan, mix the reserved mushroom and lily bud liquid with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, and stir in the wood mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and lily buds. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Season with red pepper, black pepper, and white pepper.
5. 5 In a small bowl, mix remaining cornstarch and remaining water. Stir into the broth mixture until thickened.
6. 6 Mix soy sauce mixture and remaining tofu strips into the saucepan. Return to boil, and stir in the bamboo fungus, chili oil, and sesame oil. Garnish with green onion to serve.

By Red West

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• dinner roll dough
• water
• coconut milk
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Arrange rolls in a 9x13-inch baking dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Combine 14 ounces water, coconut milk, and sugar in a saucepan. Whisk remaining water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Bring coconut milk mixture to a boil, whisk in cornstarch mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from rolls.
4. 4 Bake rolls in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Pour coconut sauce over rolls until at least half of each roll is covered in sauce. Return rolls to oven; continue baking until rolls are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more. Cool in the baking dish, 3 to 5 minutes, before serving warm.

By Mae

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• sugar
• egg white
• lemon juice
• heavy cream
• confectioners sugar
• strawberry

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; draw a 9-inch circle in the center of the paper.
2. 2 Whisk 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
3. 3 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until sugar is completely dissolved and stiff peaks form. Gently fold in cornstarch mixture and lemon juice.
4. 4 Spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet to fill the circle. Pipe or spoon remaining meringue to form a taller edge around the circle to create a shallow bowl, making decorative swirls if desired.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off. Let meringue sit in the oven for 30 minutes; do not open the door. After 30 minutes, remove meringue from the oven; it should be hard on the outside and slightly moist on the inside.
6. 6 Beat cream and confectioners sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over cooled meringue and top with strawberries.

By Virginia

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• egg white
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• lemon juice
• heavy cream
• kiwi

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. 2 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; draw a 9-inch circle on the parchment paper.
3. 3 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff but not dry. Gradually add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until meringue is thick, white, and glossy.
4. 4 Gently fold in cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
5. 5 Spoon mixture inside the circle drawn on the parchment paper. Working from the center, spread mixture toward the outside edge and build the edge slightly. This should leave a slight depression in the center.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is dry and sounds hollow when tapped, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack.
7. 7 Beat heavy cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form; set aside. Remove meringue from the parchment paper and place on a flat serving plate.
8. 8 Fill center of meringue with whipped cream and top with kiwi slices.
9. 9 Top with fruit and enjoy!

By Rosina

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• egg white
• sugar
• water
• vanilla extract
• white vinegar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet, line it with parchment paper and sprinkle a little water over paper.
2. 2 In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in water, then mix in cornstarch, vanilla, vinegar, and salt.
3. 3 Pour entire meringue mixture onto the center of the pan. Pavlova will spread as it bakes.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Turn oven off and leave pavlova in the oven until cold. Turn upside-down onto plate and top with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

By Kerry

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• sugar
• egg white
• vanilla extract
• white vinegar
• heavy cream
• confectioners' sugar
• strawberry

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
2. 2 Whisk sugar and cornstarch together in a bowl. Beat egg whites in a second bowl until foamy with a thick, ribbony texture, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 of the sugar mixture until completely incorporated, about 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining sugar mixture, whisking after each addition, until all is incorporated and egg whites are glossy and thick.
3. 3 Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and vinegar; whisk until you can lift the beater or whisk straight up and egg whites form a sharp peak that holds its shape, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4 Spoon egg white mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread out into a 2x6-inch disk.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off the oven, crack open the oven door, and let the Pavlova cool for 1 hour.
6. 6 Transfer cooled Pavlova to a serving plate.
7. 7 Whip cream, sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl until soft peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Spread over Pavlova and top with fresh strawberries.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• egg white
• cream of tartar
• sugar
• white vinegar
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract
• confectioners' sugar
• passion fruit

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease interior of 8 inch springform pan and dust lightly with cornstarch.
2. 2 Beat egg whites, preferably in a glass or ceramic bowl, until stiff and glossy. Make sure egg whites have absolutely no contact with grease (fresh or residual), or even a speck of yolk. Combine cream of tartar, white sugar, and cornstarch; gradually beat in to the egg whites. Sprinkle vinegar over egg white mixture, then fold it in very gently.
3. 3 Pile meringue into prepared pan. Spread to the sides leaving a slight depression in the center. Place in preheated oven. Close the oven door, and immediately turn oven down to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Bake for 75 to 90 minutes. Open oven door, but leave meringue in the oven for 15 more minutes. Remove meringue to a draft free spot. Very carefully remove rim of springform pan, and allow meringue to cool completely. There may be a slight sinking in the center. Carefully remove meringue from pan base, and place on serving platter.
4. 4 Whip cream, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until thick and firm. Gently spread over the meringue.
5. 5 Remove the pulp from the passion fruit, and spoon over cream. If using kiwi, peel and slice the fruit; arrange slightly overlapping slices in a pleasing design. Chill until serving time.

By Rosina

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• egg white
• cream of tartar
• salt
• sugar
• white vinegar
• vanilla
• whipping cream
• orange liqueur
• strawberry

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. 2 Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff, glossy peaks form. Mix in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla until blended.
3. 3 Spread egg white mixture on the prepared baking sheet into a 10-inch (25cm) circle with a raised edge and a slight indentation in the center.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is cream-colored and firm to the touch, about 1 hour 15 minutes. If meringue appears to be browning, reduce the oven temperature to 225 degrees F (105 degrees C). Remove meringue from the oven and let cool.
5. 5 When ready to serve, peel parchment paper off the bottom of meringue. Place meringue onto a serving plate.
6. 6 Whip cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently stir in liqueur until incorporated. Spread whipped cream over meringue, leaving edge of meringue visible. Top with strawberries. Cut into wedges to serve.

By Egg Farmers of Ontario

Ingredients

• ✓ cornstarch
• canola oil
• baby carrot
• sweet potato
• prune
• pineapple chunk
• pineapple juice
• honey
• orange juice
• salt
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a 9x13-inch baking dish with canola oil.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and stir in the baby carrots. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the baby carrots until firm but tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sweet potato chunks, and simmer for 5 more minutes; drain.
3. 3 Place the carrots, sweet potatoes, and prunes into the prepared baking dish, and stir to combine. In a bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, honey, orange juice, salt, and cinnamon until smooth, and pour the mixture over the carrots, sweet potatoes, and prunes. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the mixture is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and take off the aluminum foil. Mix in the pineapple chunks and cornstarch until thoroughly combined, and return to the oven until slightly thickened, about 10 more minutes.

By SHEBETH