When learning how to use a vanilla bean, start with plump, soft beans that bend easily. After carefully splitting the bean ...

While most bakers have a bottle of vanilla extract in their pantry, vanilla bean paste is a less common product with its own flavor, texture, and visual benefits. Made by mixing vanilla extract, ...

If you've ever followed a recipe that calls for whole vanilla beans, you've certainly seen the advice to bury the used vanilla pod in a container of sugar to use later. The very best vanilla beans are ...

The pomegranate seeds add a tart, bright flavor to this vanilla pudding. However, instead of pomegranate seeds you can substitute other fruits or chocolate chips for a sweeter dessert. When combining ...

Makes about 1 quart. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 4 cups half-and-half 4 cups heavy whipping cream 1¾ cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground vanilla bean 1. In a large bowl, whisk ...

People who love to bake know that what they whip up in the kitchen is only as good as the ingredients they put into it. Reach for baking powder beyond its expiration date or substitute buttermilk for ...

Vanilla ice cream. Vanilla pudding. Vanilla latte. There's no question in anyone's mind that vanilla has an affinity for sugar, and makes some of the most delicious sweet things in our world a whole ...