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Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients and heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Beat egg, milk, and melted shortening together in a small bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir in corn.
  3. 3 Working in batches, drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry until golden.
  4. 4 Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Joan Zaffary

Jeri's Spicy Buffalo Wings

Jeri's Spicy Buffalo Wings

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss chicken wings in a large bowl with apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, paprika, red pepper flakes, onion salt, and black pepper to coat; cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Scatter flour over chicken wings; toss to coat. Discard any remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  4. 4 Heat shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken in hot shortening until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer fried chicken to a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
  6. 6 Make sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in melted butter until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir hot sauce into butter-garlic mixture; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer sauce to a large bowl.
  7. 7 Working in batches, add chicken to sauce in the bowl and turn to coat. Drizzle any remaining sauce over wings to serve.

By joesgirljeri

Granola Bars I

Granola Bars I

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 inch square pan.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well after the addition of each ingredient.
  3. 3 In small saucepan, cover the cranberries in water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and chop into small pieces. Add to egg mixture.
  4. 4 Slowly add in white and wheat flours, walnuts, salt and baking powder. Mix until well blended. Fold in granola and mix well.
  5. 5 Spread dough into baking pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container.

By K Marshall

Cocktail Meatballs I

Cocktail Meatballs I

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix together, and shape into meatballs.
  2. 2 In a large skillet, heat shortening over medium heat. Add meatballs, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Add chili sauce and jelly to skillet; heat, stirring, until jelly is melted. Return meatballs to skillet, and stir until coated. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

By Jennie

Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp Tempura

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix rice wine and salt. Place shrimp into the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in deep-fryer or large wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ice water, cornstarch, egg yolk, salt, white sugar, shortening and baking powder.
  4. 4 One at a time, dip shrimp into the flour mixture to coat. Carefully place a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil. Deep fry until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove from oil. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

By SHERRY_G

Golden Sesame Balls

Golden Sesame Balls

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and shortening in a bowl to make a paste. Add rice flour, baking powder, and ice water and mix everything into a dough ball. Wrap in plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove dough from fridge and separate into 6 equal portions. Roll into balls and flatten the balls into thin disks. Portion lotus paste into 6 equal parts and roll into small balls. Set a lotus paste ball in the center of the flattened dough disks and wrap dough around the lotus paste. Roll between the palms of your hands until all the seams are gone and no lotus paste is showing.
  3. 3 Pour sesame seeds onto a saucer and roll finished balls in the sesame seeds. Roll balls between your palms one more time to make sure sesame seeds stick.
  4. 4 Pour oil into a pot and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess oil
  5. 5 Serve - be careful! The lotus paste inside the balls will be very hot.

By imperiallamianchi

Lahmajoon

Lahmajoon

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 cup warm water. Allow to stand approximately 5 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, 3 tablespoons shortening, remaining sugar, remaining water and the yeast preparation. Knead until smooth. Use the remaining shortening to remove any dough sticking to the sides of the bowl, and to remove dough from fingers. Cover with a towel and place in a warm location until doubled in size, about 2 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, mix ground beef, tomatoes, onions, parsley, green bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly flour a large baking sheet.
  5. 5 On a lightly floured surface, form dough into 12 balls. Separate each ball in half. Roll halves into balls. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to stand approximately 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Roll balls into 7 inch diameter circles. Spread approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons meat mixture over each circle. Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink and dough is lightly browned.

By Jane

Fried Empanadas

Fried Empanadas

4.5

Prep
50 min
Cook
70 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make the dough: Stir flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3 Use a fork to stir in water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the mixture comes together.
  4. 4 Pat into a ball and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Make the filling while dough is chilling: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Add beef, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. 7 Drain excess grease, then stir in the raisins and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  8. 8 Remove dough and filling from the refrigerator. Form dough into twenty-four 2-inch balls.
  9. 9 Stir hard-cooked eggs into filling.
  10. 10 Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  11. 11 While the oil is heating, roll one ball dough on a floured surface into a thin circle. Spoon some filling onto the center, fold dough into a half-moon shape, and press the edges with your fingers to seal. Repeat to fill and form remaining empanadas.
  12. 12 Working in batches, fry 1 to 2 empanadas at a time in hot oil until browned, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
  13. 13 Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

By CNCOOK

Chilean Empanada

Chilean Empanada

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the filling: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork and cook until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes more. Drain fat from the skillet. Stir in raisins, olives, and hard-cooked eggs.
  2. 2 Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the skillet and stir until liquid thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Make the dough: Whisk milk and melted shortening together in a bowl until evenly blended. Stir flour and salt together in a separate large bowl. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture; whisk until well combined and a dough forms. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut into 12 circles with a round cookie cutter or glass. Spoon filling into the center of each circle. Fold each circle in half and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the tops with beaten egg. Place empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

By Alicia Moore Lutz

Jamaican Beef Patties

Jamaican Beef Patties

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Prepare pastry: Combine flour, 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3 Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a log and cut it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle (approximately 1/8-inch thick) on a lightly floured surface; set aside.
  5. 5 To make the beef filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and diced Scotch bonnet pepper until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground beef; season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, allspice, ground cloves, thyme, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until beef is evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Crumble in bouillon cube and stir in 1/2 cup of water and browning sauce until well combined; add bay leaf and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove skillet from heat; discard bay leaf and stir in bread crumbs.
  6. 6 Spoon equal amounts of filling onto each pastry circle.
  7. 7 Fold over and press edges together, making a half-circle. Use the back of a fork to seal edges, then brush tops with beaten egg. Place pastries on a baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By JEFFOLEE

Chocolate Covered Blueberries

Chocolate Covered Blueberries

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chocolate in a microwave-safe glass bowl; microwave until melted and smooth, stirring frequently. (Or place chocolate in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water; heat until melted and smooth, stirring frequently.) Off heat, stir in shortening until melted.
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  3. 3 Add blueberries to chocolate mixture; gently stir to coat. Spoon small clumps of coated blueberries onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. These will last about two days.

By econo1943

Chocolate Almond Bark

Chocolate Almond Bark

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. 2 Toast chopped almonds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. 3 Place chocolate chips and shortening into a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Off heat, stir in ½ toasted almonds. Spread into the prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining ½ almonds. Chill until solid, about 30 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces to serve.

By BUCHKO

Hoe Cake

Hoe Cake

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a well-seasoned cast iron skillet with the shortening, and place it in the oven as it heats.
  2. 2 Whisk together flour and milk in a bowl, making a thick but still runny batter.
  3. 3 Remove the hot greased skillet from the preheated oven, and quickly sprinkle a pinch of garlic salt over the bottom of the skillet. Immediately pour in the batter, and sprinkle the top with a pinch of garlic salt.
  4. 4 Return the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until cake is risen and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By jbrink1

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  3. 3 Insert toothpicks into tops (stem ends) of strawberries. Hold a strawberry by the toothpick and dip it into the chocolate mixture.
  4. 4 Turn the strawberry upside down and insert the toothpick into a Styrofoam block or place strawberry on a sheet of waxed paper; allow chocolate coating to cool. Repeat with remaining strawberries.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By Kitten

Best Buttermilk Biscuits

Best Buttermilk Biscuits

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking soda together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, making a well in the center. Pour buttermilk into well; stir until a soft ball forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Roll dough out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
  3. 3 Cut out 12 biscuits with a biscuit cutter; transfer to a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are light brown and sides begin to darken, about 10 minutes. Cool biscuits completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.

By Carol Reese Hardbarger

Teena's Overnight Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Teena's Overnight Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift together flour and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles a fine crumb or cornmeal texture. Stir in buttermilk with a fork until a soft dough forms.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a floured surface, pulling off any pieces sticking inside the bowl. Gather dough into a ball and knead about 20 times, until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  4. 4 Working on a floured surface, roll or pat dough out to 1-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a 2-inch biscuit cutter or the floured rim of a glass, by pressing straight down and up. Twisting the cutter will prevent biscuits from rising as high. Place biscuits about 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet and allow to rest a few minutes.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

By LAGIRL

Crust for Veggie Pot Pie

Crust for Veggie Pot Pie

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together flour, shortening, and salt in a large bowl using a pastry blender. Mix in 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water until mixture forms a ball. Divide ball in half.
  3. 3 Using a rolling pin, roll 1 ball to fit the bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch baking dish. Roll out the remaining ball to form top crust.
  4. 4 Use pie crust as directed in your favorite pie recipe.

By PATTECAKE

Sopapillas

Sopapillas

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
7 min
Total
22 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Using hands, mix in water to make a smooth dough. Knead lightly on a floured surface. Cut dough into 12 pieces, and shape into round balls. Cover, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into thin circles. Cut each circle into triangles. Fry in hot oil, until golden brown, turning when dough puffs. Remove, and drain well on paper towels.

By Xenia

Sugar Cookie Frosting

Sugar Cookie Frosting

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat shortening in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar in small amounts, alternating with 5 tablespoons milk, until smooth. Mix in vanilla and continue to beat until frosting is stiff and glossy, about 5 minutes, adding more milk if needed.
  3. 3 Mix in food coloring, separating into smaller bowls if using multiple colors.
  4. 4 Spread frosting on cookies or fill piping bags and decorate cookies as desired.

By Kathy Brandt

Fry Bread

Fry Bread

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat shortening in a heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Stir in warm water and knead until soft but not sticky.
  4. 4 Shape dough into twelve 3-inch diameter ball. Flatten into 1/2-inch-thick patties, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
  5. 5 Fry in 1-inch deep hot shortening one at a time until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

By Rita

Best Ever Pie Crust

Best Ever Pie Crust

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in chilled shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
  2. 2 Add 1/4 cup ice-cold water; use a fork to stir the flour up from the bottom, just until it's mixed in. Press down on any chunks and continue working the dough around the bowl. Continue to add ice-cold water, in 1 tablespoon increments, mixing just until dough is moist enough to hold together when molded; you will not need more than 4 tablespoons and in fact, may need less.
  3. 3 Gently gather dough together into a ball. Divide in half, and flatten each half into a 1-inch-thick disc. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For best results, chill for 4 hours, or up to 2 days.
  4. 4 When ready to use, roll dough on a lightly floured surface, being careful not to overwork it.
  5. 5 Fit dough into a pie plate. If it crumbles or tears as you work it, just pinch and press it back into shape.
  6. 6 Use pie crust as directed in your pie recipe.

By Jean Haseloh

Cast Iron Corn Bread

Cast Iron Corn Bread

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
27 min
Total
42 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk eggs together in a large bowl until light and frothy; stir in milk. Stir in cornmeal and salt. Add oil; stir until batter is smooth.
  3. 3 Place shortening in a 10-inch cast iron skillet; heat skillet in the preheated oven until shortening is liquefied, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet and pour in batter.
  4. 4 Return skillet to oven and bake until corn bread is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove skillet from oven immediately and cover with wooden cutting board. Use oven mitts to invert skillet and tip corn bread onto cutting board. Cut into 8 wedges.

By tresbeau

Deep South Fried Chicken

Deep South Fried Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat shortening in a large, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and pepper in a brown paper lunch bag. Add two chicken pieces, seal the bag, and toss to coat. Place coated chicken into the hot skillet and repeat with remaining chicken until all pieces are coated and in the skillet.
  3. 3 Fry chicken until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high; continue cooking until chicken is deep golden brown and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Marilyn

Jordan Marsh Style Blueberry Muffins

Jordan Marsh Style Blueberry Muffins

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt, and stir into egg mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in blueberries. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups and sprinkle with sugar.
  3. 3 Bake in preheat oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for 30 minutes more, until golden.

By Isaiah

Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits

Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add shortening and cut into flour until incorporated into little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until dough forms a ball.
  3. 3 Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/2- to 1/4-inch thick. Cut out biscuits to desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

By Jodeen Brown

Food Processor Pie Crust

Food Processor Pie Crust

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Measure flour into the processor with the regular blade attached. Add chilled and cubed shortening and unsalted butter. Add salt, close the lid, and pulse three times with three counts per pulse to lightly mix the ingredients.
  3. 3 With the motor running, pour ice water into the food processor bowl just until the dough just starts to get noticeably crumbly. Don't wait until it is a big clump or it will be way too wet and will turn out tough.
  4. 4 Transfer the crumbly dough into a bowl, and form it into a ball with your hand, squeezing it a bit to make it stick together. If it just won't form a ball, add a tiny bit more water.
  5. 5 Wrap dough in wax paper or plastic wrap; chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using in your favorite pie recipe.

By Charlotte

Tortillas I

Tortillas I

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal. Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water.
  2. 2 Knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide into small balls the size of golf balls and proceed to roll out into size and thickness you prefer.
  4. 4 Cook on top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two.
  5. 5 Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.

By Esther Nelson

Earthquake Cookies

Earthquake Cookies

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cake mix, eggs, shortening, and water in a medium-sized bowl; mix with a spoon. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Shape dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

By Topoac