How to Use half-and-half in a Sentence
half-and-half
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The Cheese Gal used olive oil for hers, but heavy cream, milk, or half-and-half should do the trick, too.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
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Combine half-and-half, sugar, extract, and a pinch of salt in the quart-sized bag.
—Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023
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Start by sprinkling the sugar over your snow in the bowl, then add vanilla and half-and-half.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
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Much like frogs, who live a life of half-and-half, these fish are amphibious.
—Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2023
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Which is all well and good—except that my fridge rarely has heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 24 Jan. 2024
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This cheesy bake tops grits with creamy half-and-half and bacon custard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
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For the second unit, Diah gave Cardi a half-and-half style.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 18 July 2023
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
—Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
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If a thinner soup is desired, stir in a little more milk or half-and-half.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023
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Add half-and-half and stir just enough for dough to come together (do not overwork).
—Joseph Lee, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
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The trick is to rub cream cheese along with the butter into the flour and also to add more milk — or, even better, half-and-half.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023
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Russet potatoes give the dish body, while half-and-half adds richness.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
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The crowd at the exit seems to be about half-and-half ticket-holders and those who weren’t so fortunate.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2023
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Go one way or the other, or maybe do a half-and-half situation.
—Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
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Fold in a small amount of milk, heavy cream, or half-and-half (keep an eye on the texture to determine how much liquid to add).
—Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 11 Sep. 2023
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Process the soup and then stir in half-and-half or Greek yogurt according to your preference.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
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The telltale sign is half-and-half nails, with white on the upper part of your nails and a normal to reddish brown color on the bottom.
—Hallie Levine, Health, 22 June 2023
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Test Kitchen Tip: If needed, substitute the milk or half-and-half for lactose-free milk.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023
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Replace a portion of the stock with half-and-half for an even richer final product.
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2023
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Do not substitute with half-and-half or whole milk as your ganache will not set properly.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
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Make pureed corn mixture: Place half-and-half and remaining 1 cup corn in a blender; process until smooth, about 15 seconds.
—Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2023
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The recipe for this pantry-friendly pasta calls for sour cream, with heavy cream, cream cheese and half-and-half listed as alternatives.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 24 June 2023
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Mound potatoes on 1 side; add butter, half-and-half, cream cheese, ground pepper, and remaining 1 tsp.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
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Stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, corn, half-and-half, scallions, garlic, and jalapeño in a 3-quart slow cooker.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
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Make the filling: Whisk together beaten eggs, whipping cream, half-and-half, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
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Mixed with maple syrup, half-and-half and vinegar to swirl into the soup for a beautiful presentation and cool tanginess.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
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Add cheese, half-and-half, butter, parsley, and pepper to grits in cooker, stirring until cheese is melted and grits are creamy.
—Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 24 June 2023
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Part slave, part free, but the pot boiled over about this half-and-half situation, and the state’s legislators were pushed to vote on a new state constitution.
—Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
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Full-day sun would be hard to get away with, but about half-and-half would probably be a good mix of heat relief with enough light energy to fuel abundant blooms.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2023
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Rosemary Biscuits Finely chopped rosemary adds herbal flair to these old-school biscuits made with half-and-half and shortening.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 3 June 2023
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