Shortening is made from solidified vegetable oil. When it comes to cooking applications or frying savory items such as stir-fries, you can absolutely use shortening instead of oil by simply allowing ...

There's nothing quite like classic buttermilk fried chicken, and in our recipe, we fry the chicken in lard for the crispiest results every time.

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 ...

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 ...

What’s more Halloween-y than a cookie recipe on a tombstone? This recipe for snickerdoodles comes from the grave site of ...

The first time I baked this pie, I was pleasantly shocked by how it smelled exactly like a McDonald’s apple pie when I opened the oven. It tastes much fresher and more complex but is no less ...

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 ...

Staff members at The Washington Post Food to answer questions about all things edible. Q: I made oatmeal cookies, and they turned out hard and didn't spread. It has been awhile since I've made them, ...

For many, confetti cake is synonymous with birthdays — and it’s no wonder why. Stately yet playful, dotted with colorful ...