Cheez-whiz is made from a processed cheese but this copycat version uses real cheddar cheese to get the same rich and creamy results.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Cheese And Dairy
Make your own cheese and cream recipes like homemade ricotta, cheez whiz, or creme fraiche.
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Homemade Cheez-Whiz (With Real Cheddar)
Catupiry Cheese Substitute
Looking for a cheese that tastes like soft, mild Catupiry cheese, but without the hassle of sourcing it from Brazil? Look no further than this delicious substitute.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Homemade Mascarpone
Mascarpone is similar to the cream cheese we buy at the store but it has a more velvety texture and a rich, sweet flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
30 Minute Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
For a delicious, fun, and surprisingly easy kitchen project, fresh mozzarella is hard to beat. It's perfect for salads, melty grilled cheeses, and caprese appetizers.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Homemade Cream Cheese
Making cream cheese from scratch sounds like a complicated process but it's actually pretty simple. And best of all, it's homemade!
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Low-Fat Heavy Cream Substitute
A perfect low fat cream substitute for soups, sauces, and baked dishes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Mascarpone Substitute
Italian mascarpone cheese adds a richness to desserts and savory dishes alike, but it's not always on hand or easy to find in a pinch. Good news - you can mix ricotta and cream...
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Sour Cream
This recipe takes a couple of days to "sour" so it won't work for a sour cream emergency but it's a great way to make your own sour cream to have on hand (it will last 3...
Time: over 5 hours
Easy And Quick Homemade Whipped Cream
Want sweetened whipped cream with an extra special touch? (hint: it's vanilla!) Try this recipe for a delicious dessert topping that can be made in minutes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Creme Fraiche
Creme fraiche is shockingly easy to make at home. Impossibly creamy soups, velvety scrambled eggs, and other previously out-of-reach recipes are all up for grabs now.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Indian Cheese - Paneer & Channa
Make your own paneer or channa for all sorts of Indian recipes. All you need is milk, buttermilk and a bit of patience.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cilantro Lime Creme Fraiche
Made with salt, cilantro, heavy cream, buttermilk, lime
Time: over 5 hours
Homemade Ricotta Cheese Using Yogurt
Made with milk, lemon juice, plain unsweetened yogurt
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Made with ground cinnamon, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Sour Cream From Starter
Made with heavy sweet cream, starter
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Boursin
Made with black pepper, dried thyme, dried marjoram, garlic, cream cheese, butter, dried basil, dried oregano, dried dill weed
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Boursin with Garlic and Herbs
Made with Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, water, cream cheese, butter, Spice Islands Beau Monde Seasoning, garlic, herbs de Provence, parsley
Time: over 5 hours
Homemade Low-Fat Whipped Topping
Made with instant non-fat dry milk, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, sugar, water, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mock Whipped Cream
Made with vanilla extract, skim milk, dry milk powder, cream of tartar, lemon juice, sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
Mast Va Khiar (Iranian Yogurt & Herbs)
Made with dill or cilantro, plain yogurt, cucumber, red bell pepper or fresh pimiento, green onions, dill, cilantro, sugar, lime juice
Time: 30-60 minutes
Homemade Cottage Cheese
Made with salt, butter, sour milk, water, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.