Can you use them interchangeably, or would that ruin your recipe? But why is this, and how do these dairy products actually differ? What Is the Difference Between Heavy Cream and Half-and-Half? Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham The primary difference between heavy cream and half-and-half is fat content. By law, half-and-half must contain 10.5% to 18% fat. Interestingly, both of these foods have legal definitions. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm...

I need heavy cream, but the grocery store only has whipping cream. Is it okay to use it instead? Will it ruin my recipe? Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Sarah Crowder / Getty Images A food expert weighs in. Will swapping one for the other ruin the recipe? Whats the difference between them anyway? Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Inquiring andstrawberry shortcake-loving minds want to know. The good news is that Ive got answers, and they wont require you to grocery store-hop....

Drizzle, smear, dip, marinate, and more. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I’ve been quietly grumbling about chicken breasts for a while. This all-white meat is relatively low in fat, has a mild flavor, and is synonymous with easy. Simply Recipes / Getty Images If you’re a chicken breast skeptic like me, try this trickit’ll change your mind. They’re ready-made marinades for chicken breasts! I tried all three flavors and was floored by how delicious they were....

Finally it has cooled down enough that we can enjoy a hearty stew. The long cooking time is needed to break down the tough connective tissue in the muscles. At the end of cooking the meat should just fall off the bone. Elise Bauer Mix in 1/4 cup olive oil. Place lamb shanks in large freezer bag. Add the spice oil to the bag. Elise Bauer Rub spice oil all over shanks....

Whole roasted chicken, infused with fresh herbs - parsley, basil, thyme, oregano. A great way to infuse chicken with flavor? Stuff seasonings right underneath the skin. Elise Bauer That way as the chicken cooks, it bathes the meat in the flavor of the seasonings. The recipe comes (barely adapted) from Jamie Oliver, in his wonderful bookNaked Chef. Rub salt over the inside of the cavity. Elise Bauer Grasp the skin at the tip of the chicken breast and gently pull up....

Make this easy yet impressive one-dish recipe of chicken thighs with potatoes for a satisfying dinner. An herb vinaigrette and shallots add a burst of flavor. It also reheats great for leftovers. Elise Bauer Sprinkle all sides of chicken thighs with kosher salt and set aside. Add the potato slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Arrange evenly over the bottom of the dish and bake for 15 minutes....

Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. But the result was, at least for this kid, a lifelong curiosity about them. What was parsley, or sage? Cambrea Bakes And why would they hang out with rosemary and thyme? They’re great in this turkey burger! The Secret to Juicy Turkey Burgers Ground turkey is typically much leaner than ground beef. Cambrea Bakes Adding a little olive oil to the mix helps, too. But jazzed up with some chopped fresh herbs, a little onion, and garlic?...

That’s how good they are. I got to know Hetty through her recipes and the sweet stories she coupled them with in her cookbook. Then, I got to ask her fun rapid-fire questions, about her favorite things right now. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Sarah Crowder / Shirley Cai This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Describe your cooking style in four words.Borderless. Your five favorite songs on your cooking playlist....

This easy, cool, refreshing hibiscus spritz can be enjoyed with or without the alcohol. Its a perfect drink for backyard entertaining or just a relaxing night at home. Plus, its pretty. Nick Evans Make the syrup ahead and keep it in the fridge. How Does Hibiscus Taste? Hibiscus is a dried flower with a vibrant pinkish color and a tart, floral flavor. Nick Evans The sugar in the simple syrup helps sweeten the drink and balance the sharp taste of the flower....

Here are tips from someone who lives a mile above sea level! Whats Different at High Altitudes? Sometimes they even pop! Simply Recipes / Lori Rice An empty water bottle will collapse under the weight of the increased atmosphere as you get to sea level. As you might imagine, this hidden variable can indeed affect cooking and baking recipes! What Is High Altitude? Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas How Does Altitude Affect Recipes?...

I’m a professional bakerthis cake is a revelation! That’s not true at all. I find them to be a reliable option at home when Im in a pinch. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm / Getty Images Possibly the ultimate boxed cake upgrade! I reached formy favorite cake mixand got to baking. I followedthe recipeas is. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm It calls for two boxes of yellow cake mix and a box of Ritz crackers....

Marinade for a half hour, bake for 10, and dinner is done. What Is Hoisin? Have you ever cooked with hoisin sauce? Elise Bauer Hoisin can be used for all sorts of dishes and is terrific as a glaze for baked salmon. It was no longer fresh! I look for the freshest-looking fish at the counter, nothing tired, dull, or remotely fishy smelling. Elise Bauer Just marinate it skin-side up, and cook it skin-side down....

Brussels sprouts steamed briefly and then stir-fried with a sweet and tangy hoisin glaze. Do you ever ordermu shu porkat a Chinese restaurant? These Brussels sprouts come out like candy, so good! Elise Bauer Place a steamer rack in a medium pot, add an inch of water. Heat the water to a boil, then add the brussels sprouts to the pot. Cover the pot and steam the brussels sprouts for 5 minutes....