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 ...

The best pies start with the best crusts. Learn how to make our best pie crust recipe using these step-by-step instructions ...

Dating back to the 17th century, there's an easy way to make a pie crust that can hold hearty ingredients like ground meat, ...

The perfect pie crust is flaky, tender, golden brown and with a delicate flavor that complements any paired filling. That combination of texture and flavor starts with the fat. Here are the ...

Here we are, sliding toward Thanksgiving — a holiday centered around eating and being grateful and joining with family around the table. It’s a beautiful holiday, really, and it’s never really about ...

Pie crusts can be daunting. But don’t be discouraged, says Becky Grasley, the baker behind Los Angeles’ The Pie Hole pie shops and author of a new cookbook, “Pie is Messy” (Ten Speed Press, $28).

Here are five pie recipes, including apple, Key Lime and Peach Melba, to try from the Courier Journal's extensive recipe ...