What is a good shortening to use? I have crisco, but it leaves such a greasy taste and feeling. I live in a small town, so I don't have a lot of choices or alternatives. Any help would be great.

What are you using it for? I always use Crisco.....BC? The cake? Fondant?

I'm using it for BC. Are there any good recipes for frosting that don't use shortening at all.

Maybe you just need a better recipe.

Indydebi's Crisco based American b/c is very popular:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-6992-Indydebis-Crisco-Based-Buttercream-Icing.html

Here are some others you might also wish to try:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-7378-Cakepros-Buttercream-with-Trans-Fat-Free-Crisco.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-7215-Foolproof-Crusting-Buttercream.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-6977-Crusting-Buttercream-Icing.html

HTH