Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ahead, get the skinny about this versatile, affordable cooking fat—and to discover the best (and worst) ways to use it.

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Q: I would like to substitute liquid oil for solid shortening in my cake recipe to make it more healthy. I wondered if it is a one-to-one substitution or another proportion. A: Substituting oil for ...

Shortening is a type of fat used in cooking and baking. It’s typically made from hydrogenated vegetable oil and has a long history of use in American kitchens that dates back to the early 1900s.

You have a big choice each time you cook or bake: which fat will you use? So far, we’ve poured out all of the need-to-know info about various types of oils, dished up the difference between margarine ...

Out of shortening and need a quick fix? Whether you’re baking cookies, frying, or making flaky pie crusts, there are several easy and effective shortening substitutes that can save the day. In this ...