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Add a splash of starchy pasta water, broth, or wine.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
Using two types of starchy potatoes gives this casserole the fluffiest texture of all time.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Potatoes Potatoes are a starchy vegetable that requires cooking before serving.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
The Most and Least Attractive Bulbs to Squirrels Squirrels are most attracted to bulbs that are starchy and highly nutritious, such as tulips and crocuses, Hardt says.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
Using two types of starchy potatoes gives this casserole the fluffiest texture of all time.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Potatoes Potatoes are a starchy vegetable that requires cooking before serving.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
The Most and Least Attractive Bulbs to Squirrels Squirrels are most attracted to bulbs that are starchy and highly nutritious, such as tulips and crocuses, Hardt says.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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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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