slice of vanilla cake with vanilla frosting - Nata_vkusidey/Getty Images We're all familiar with vanilla extract. It's called for in virtually every baking or dessert recipe, and it's probably the ...

Vanilla bean paste is one of those magical ingredients that bakers and foodies swear by. It delivers a strong vanilla flavor, those signature real vanilla seeds, and adds depth to everything from ...

Scones have a reputation for being dry, bland, boring — need I go on? This breakfast treat often gets passed over in favor of moist muffins and buttery croissants (not that I’m speaking from personal ...

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer, more complex flavor with visible specks that elevate both taste and presentation, while ...

Extract all of that delicious vanilla goodness, in just a few minutes. And while many recipes call for the use of classic vanilla essence, others require the use of whole vanilla beans, to be ...

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How do you store vanilla beans? Craig Nielsen, chief executive officer of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas in Waukegan, Ill., recommends a tightly sealed container, either a glass jar or double-bagged in ...