Cream cheese and butter both are made from cream and are used to add richness and different kinds of flavor to food. They are often suggested as alternatives to each other, which may create the perception that they are more similar than they are. Here is a look at how …
Greek yogurt and sour cream are often recommended as substitutes for each other, but how similar are they? Are they interchangeable? It turns out that they are a lot alike, but with some differences that you should keep in mind when using one as a substitute for the other. We …
Greek yogurt and mayonnaise look alike and may seem to be perfect substitutes for each other. The truth is more complicated, as they each have unique characteristics that you will need to consider before using one or the other. Learn more about those characteristics in the SPICEography Showdown below. How …
Mexican crema and mayonnaise often show up together in recipes for the Mexican street corn referred to as elote. The fact that they show up together will tell you that they are not the same and that each brings unique qualities to the dish. They do share some of the …
Mexican crema and sour cream are widely perceived to be the same thing. You may often crema referred to as Mexican sour cream, which is technically correct, but there are some important differences between these two cultured dairy products. We will compare Mexican crema and sour cream in the SPICEography …
Sour cream and crème fraiche are two cultured dairy products. They can be interchangeable in some instances but not in all. To learn more about how they are similar and how they differ, see the SPICEography Showdown below. How does sour cream differ from crème fraiche? Sour cream and crème …
Crème fraiche and clotted cream are two classic dairy products used as spreads and garnishes for many savory and sweet dishes. You can use either one to provide richness and body in some recipes, but you can’t always switch them out. Learn more about how they compare in the SPICEography …
Clotted cream and butter are two similar dairy products that on paper may seem to be interchangeable. They are both rich in milkfat, which is sometimes called butterfat. Both are used as spreads and can be valuable for adding richness to foods. That said, there are some key differences that …