We hate to break it to you, but not all puff pastry is created equal. Though many versions consist of laminating dough with butter, sometimes, the pastry can be made with vegetable oils (or shortening ...

According to Shirley Corriher in "CookWise," the type of fat and flour you use in a cookie will change the type of cookie you get. For thin chocolate chip cookies, use butter and bleached all-purpose ...

Lucky for you, puff pastry is a versatile dough that can be made into a variety of delicious treats. From doughnuts to pies ...

Dear Lisa: I'm trying to cut down on shortening and wonder whether there is a substitute when making pie pastry. Thanks. - Patricia Dear Patricia: An oil-based pastry is just the ticket for avoiding ...

Flaky puff pastry and thinly sliced apples come together to create a dessert that looks special but is surprisingly easy to ...

Dear Lisa: Can you provide a good recipe for making pie pastry with oil instead of shortening? -- Thank you. Regina H., College Station. Dear Regina: These recipes give good results, but there will ...

Puff pastry is like a secret weapon for impressing guests without spending all day in the kitchen. Those flaky, golden layers make everything look fancy and taste incredible, even when the recipe ...