half-and-half
noun
ˌhaf-ᵊn-ˈhaf 
ˌhäf-ᵊn-ˈhäf
: something that is approximately half one thing and half another: such as
a
: a mixture of two malt beverages (such as dark and light beer)
b
: a mixture of cream and whole milk
half-and-half
adjective or adverb
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Whisking constantly, slowly pour in the cream or half-and-half, whisking until smooth and well combined.
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Gradually whisk in half-and-half, eggs, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and vanilla extract until well combined.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
DeCicco shared a recipe for frothed, grass-fed half-and-half with cinnamon and hazelnut extract, explaining how half-and-half is a more natural milk option, excluding gums, additives or preservatives.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
DeCicco shared a recipe for frothed, grass-fed half-and-half with cinnamon and hazelnut extract, explaining how half-and-half is a more natural milk option, excluding gums, additives or preservatives.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Gradually whisk in half-and-half, eggs, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and vanilla extract until well combined.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
DeCicco shared a recipe for frothed, grass-fed half-and-half with cinnamon and hazelnut extract, explaining how half-and-half is a more natural milk option, excluding gums, additives or preservatives.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
DeCicco shared a recipe for frothed, grass-fed half-and-half with cinnamon and hazelnut extract, explaining how half-and-half is a more natural milk option, excluding gums, additives or preservatives.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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