Making pie crust from scratch requires attention to detail. The butter needs to be just right or everything will go astray; ...

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 ...

When making pie dough you need to keep everything cold – especially your choice of fat, whether you use butter, lard, or shortening. The cold butter, for instance, is coated by the flour but, if warm, ...

Learn the proper technique for making a classic pot pie with a creamy, well-balanced filling and a perfectly baked crust.

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family to eat, and pie is especially important. Millions of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, and according to one survey, more than one-third of ...

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