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 is a baking staple that comes in a variety of different types. The ingredient is required in nearly every dessert recipe, whether it is a no-bake banana pudding or a layered birthday cake. The ...

Q: I'm curious about vanilla paste and its usefulness. Is there any benefit to using paste instead of extract? If using paste, can it be used on basically a one-to-one ratio? I see it used a lot on ...

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 pure vanilla extract provides a subtler note that enhances other ingredients ...

Using a real vanilla bean to make this homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup gives you a warm, sweet vanilla flavor that beats ...