2,027 shortening recipes

Everything you love about coffee cake in a delicious slice of bread. This quick and easy bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack!

Cheddar fan biscuits made from layered biscuit dough stacked with sharp cheddar and butter, then baked in muffin tins. Flaky, pull-apart cheese rolls in 30 minutes.

Cast iron skillet pineapple upside-down cake with buttery brown sugar caramel, pineapple rings, and maraschino cherries. A from-scratch batter with lemon zest and vanilla.

Southern hush puppies fry up golden in 60 seconds, with crisp shells and tender cornmeal middles flecked with green onion. The classic side for fried catfish, fish fries, and BBQ plates.

It is an excellent choice for February parties or for any occasion where a deluxe cake is desired.

Traditional Native American fry bread with lard makes pillowy, golden rounds that puff and crisp in hot oil. Serve warm with honey drizzle or powdered sugar for authentic Indian tacos or sweet frybread.

Enjoy this colorful, make-ahead, festive quick bread loaded with chewy gumdrops for a fun holiday treat that's moist, tender, and perfect for gifting or slicing. Make at least one day to a week in advance for an easy grab and serve holiday plates.

This delicious heirloom white cake can be used to make a delicious Boston Creme pie, iced with your favorite frosting as a layer cake, or baked in a 9x13 pan and served with lemon curd or another fruit filling!

Fig breakfast waffles made with dried California figs folded into a fluffy cake flour batter with whipped egg whites and lemon zest. Served with fig maple syrup.

Apple juice pot roast braises beef chuck low and slow with caramelized onions, sweet potatoes, and a tangy ketchup-thyme gravy. Old-school Dutch oven Sunday supper that fills the house with sweet-savory aroma.

Scandinavian-style meatball cakes made from ground veal and pork with cream and eggs, served alongside beer rice cooked in French onion soup. A hearty, pub-inspired dinner.

Beef stroganoff with a splash of Coca-Cola in the braise. The cola tenderizes the chuck and balances the sour cream gravy with caramel sweetness. Mid-century classic.

Orange almond cookies with chopped almonds and orange zest in the dough, a thumbprint center filled with a whole blanched almond, and an egg wash for golden shine.

Savory beef pie in a bacon dripping crust with ground beef, corn, green chiles, cheddar, and a chili-oregano spiced filling. A Southwestern meat pie with a cheesy, bubbly topping.

Sourdough muffins made from an overnight sponge starter mixed with flour, sugar, and melted shortening. A simple way to use sourdough starter in muffin form.

Puffy, souffle-like cornmeal spoon bread loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and garlic. Baked golden and scooped warm from the dish, it's Southern comfort at its finest.