Lard was the canary in the coal mine of culinary correctness. Rendered pig fat was ubiquitous in human diets for centuries. It was used to fry everything from dough to chicken and was an essential ...

This versatile fat makes my tamales, fried chicken, noodles, and baked goods so much better. Depending on the batch, lard's flavor can range from distinctly meaty to neutral and all-but flavorless.

Any way you slice it, pie is limitless. There are fruit pies, cream pies, mousse pie, frozen pie, hand pie, flaky crust, graham cracker crust, double crust, lattice top and all sorts of pie flavors ...

Here we are, sliding toward Thanksgiving — a holiday centered around eating and being grateful and joining with family around the table. It’s a beautiful holiday, really, and it’s never really about ...

Lard—rendered pork fat—was once a kitchen staple, prized for its ability to create flaky pastries and rich flavors. Over time, it was replaced by vegetable shortening and oils, which were marketed as ...