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Vegetable shortening recipes

A vegetarian alternative to lard, this is a solid fat made from hydrogenated vegetable oils. It can be substituted for other fats in cooking and is often used in baking and for basting meat.

Potato, leek and cheese pie
by Mary Berry

This is a quick and easy take on flaky pastry. The vegetarian cheese and potato pie filling is also delicious and simple to make.

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