Shortening and butter are both accessible ingredients for baking, but one isn’t necessarily better than the other. In fact, ...

Including a vintage find that withstands the test of time and several ways to elevate the classic chocolate chip.

Premieres Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Pie school is in session! Christopher Kimball ...

Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. This recipe is for Barbara Emery. I recently received a postcard from Emery regarding a lost recipe for ...

The secret is shortening, which not only makes the crust extra flaky, but also eliminates the need to chill the crust before rolling. Fresh apple cider adds a subtle sweetness to the crust and makes ...

Answer: On your first question, the blooming onion maker you got must be pretty old, since the recipe with it calls for shortening, which I presume is for deep frying. The use of shortening for this ...

Since it's first edition in 1955, Lancaster Farming has published plenty of recipes, including many from its readers. Here are a few favorites from over the years.