If you're out of cream cheese — or simply avoid this rich spread due to its calorie count or dairy content — you may be looking for an easy swap. Here are 11 great substitutes for cream cheese.

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At $4,000 per pound, truffles are the priciest fungi in the world. Not to be confused with chocolate truffles, truffles can be an acquired taste, and at such a high price point, you might not want ...