Cream comes by way of milk. As food science authority Harold McGee explains it, "Cream is a special portion of milk that is greatly enriched with fat." So, if you find yourself with a bucket of ...

Soft (i.e., spreadable) and mild, cream cheese is a young cow’s milk cheese that’s the result of a reaction between pasteurized cream—or a combination of whole milk and cream—and lactic acid, which ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But what if a recipe calls for heavy cream and you don’t have any? To help avoid a trip to the store (or ...

Isn't it frustrating when you discover that an ingredient you swore you had on hand isn't in the fridge or pantry after all? Sour cream is one of those ingredients—it's not always there when you need ...

I’ve spent years experimenting with the best heavy cream replacements in both sweet recipes and savory dishes. Ever found yourself in the midst of a recipe calling for heavy cream, only to realize ...

Ice cream lovers start cranking. Summer is in full bloom. But the main ingredients in many homemade ice cream recipes — heavy cream and eggs — are out of favor because they’re high in fat and ...

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