Whether you're making cookies, perfectly searing pork chops, roasting vegetables, or frying doughnuts, lard offers unmatched versatility and ease of use, making it a must-have in any well-stocked ...

My grandmother's donuts were always crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Although they were fried in lard, they never felt greasy. Grandma knew well how to avoid that.

The name paczki translates to "little packages." Paczki is pronounced POONCH-key and is plural; one pastry is a paczek (POON-check).

The memory of my mother’s donuts was triggered recently by a visit to an elderly friend of mine. As I entered her home, the smell of hot lard filled the air. Immediately, mom’s homemade raised donuts ...