These butter alternatives are great options in the kitchen. iStock Butter is a tried and true ingredient that has been kept in the kitchen for centuries. It’s used in practically everything, from ...

Oatmeal cookies are a staple cookie variety, right up there with sea salt chocolate chip and sugar. Besides the obvious addition of fiber, oatmeal cookies get a boost of protein and minerals from the ...

Technically, shortening is any type of fat used for baking that is solid at room temperature. The shortening available at grocery stores is usually made of hydrogenated vegetable oils. It's called ...

When it comes to baking cookies, cakes and pastries, the creamy goodness of butter provides a rich flavor, texture and structure that’s tough to beat. Butter is also used in many savory recipes like ...

Can't believe it's not butter? It remains to be seen whether that will be the case with the creation of a new low-calorie "butter" substitute spread that's actually mostly water. Food scientists at ...