While flour is a great way thicken sauce (it acts by binding liquid with starch molecules) you can't just simply stir it in without ending up with a clumpy mess. Here are a few options to avoid the ...

Here's how to thicken gravy using cornstarch or flour—plus, alternative ingredients for thickening gravy (including gluten-free options). It's the annual wintry cooking-skill conundrum-figuring out ...

You can thicken soup with flour or cornstarch, which do not add any additional flavor. If you want more flavor, a roux is the best way to thicken up a soup. Starchy add-ins are another great way to ...