Tag: Fat substitution

A 2025 study in *JAMA Internal Medicine* found that replacing just 10 grams of butter daily with plant-based oils could significantly reduce total and cancer mortality. This groundbreaking research has many wondering, "Are vegetable oils an appropriate substitute for solid fats, and how do they compare nutritionally and functionally?"

For centuries, chefs have utilized beef tallow for its unique properties. Today, home bakers are rediscovering this rendered fat and asking: can you use beef tallow for baking cookies? The answer is yes, with some delicious and surprising results.