THICK WATER--used to replace some of the oil in salad dressing recipes--Lynne Snyder

1¾ cup water
2 Tbs. arrowroot powder OR cornstarch.

Put 1¼ cup water in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Dissolve arrowroot powder or cornstarch in remaining ½ cup water and stir into boiling water. Stir vigorously for 15 to 30 seconds. Cool thick water before using.