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Stripe Classic Percale Duvet Set $248 $190 Brooklinen Who doesn’t love the crisp, starchy feel of percale?
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Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
That corn milk is a naturally sweet, starchy liquid perfect for adding flavor and texture to anything, including soups, salad dressings, corn puddings, and—of course—fresh creamed corn.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Some call for an Alfredo-like sauce made with heavy cream, butter and Parmesan, while others rely on just olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan and starchy pasta water.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Add the starchy water, grated cheese and peppercorns to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine until a smooth cream forms.
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—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
That corn milk is a naturally sweet, starchy liquid perfect for adding flavor and texture to anything, including soups, salad dressings, corn puddings, and—of course—fresh creamed corn.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Some call for an Alfredo-like sauce made with heavy cream, butter and Parmesan, while others rely on just olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan and starchy pasta water.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Add the starchy water, grated cheese and peppercorns to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine until a smooth cream forms.
5.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
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