How to Use half-and-half in a Sentence

half-and-half

noun
  • 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
  • Add brown sugar, half-and-half, and corn syrup; mix well.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
  • Combine half-and-half, sugar, extract, and a pinch of salt in the quart-sized bag.
    Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • Much like frogs, who live a life of half-and-half, these fish are amphibious.
    Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2023
  • 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
  • This cheesy bake tops grits with creamy half-and-half and bacon custard.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
  • For the second unit, Diah gave Cardi a half-and-half style.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 18 July 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • There's also a half-and-half option ($17.99): one piece of baked cod and two beer-battered.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Add half-and-half and stir just enough for dough to come together (do not overwork).
    Joseph Lee, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Russet potatoes give the dish body, while half-and-half adds richness.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Stir in half-and-half and cook over medium heat until heated through.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The grits are cooked for five minutes, then mixed with a rich concoction of half-and-half, mustard, cheese, and eggs.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • Go one way or the other, or maybe do a half-and-half situation.
    Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Replace a portion of the stock with half-and-half for an even richer final product.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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