Have you ever considered using lard to make soap? It is easy to locate, inexpensive, and has a long history as a soap-making staple. This recipe for homemade lard soap adds a few extras to improve the ...

LARD CRUST APPLE PIE Pie Crust 1-1/3 cups flour 1/2 cup lard, cut into small pieces and chilled 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons iced water In a large bowl, combine flour with lard, egg, ...

There’s a Southern influence that lately has wended its way through Los Angeles restaurants, and its emblem is the biscuit. Tender, flaky, golden biscuits have risen on menus from Manhattan Beach to ...

I had a Pie Class to teach, and my go-to not-so-secret ingredient, Lard (which I get mail order) was in short supply. What to do? I am a believer in using more than one fat in the dough. Using only ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Maximilian Stock Ltd. Lard brings to mind traditional meals like flaky pie crusts and fresh Mexican tamales. For ...

Lard is practically a swear. No surprise, given that both pig and fat are redeployed as insults. Lard used to work the bakery with dignity, yielding flaky pastry and crisp crusts. So when a friend ...

Startled by news about the dangers of trans fats, writer Pete Wells happily contemplates the return of good old-fashioned lard. Award-winning food writer Pete Wells has been the restaurant critic for ...

Cornbread mix can be a useful hack to save time in the kitchen, but many people don't know that one of the most popular brands is not vegetarian-friendly.