Why is vanilla so expensive and how should I use it in the kitchen? Your questions answered, plus an indulgent recipe for meringues I bake a lot, which means I go through a lot of vanilla beans. For ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you want to take your baking from basic to bakery-level, there’s one secret ingredient you need but probably don’t have in your pantry: vanilla bean paste. This spice aisle powerhouse delivers deep ...

Just about any baking recipe calls for vanilla, whether you’re making a batch of cookies, or baking a cake or cheesecake. Vanilla not only infuses treats with a deliciously sweet flavor and aroma, but ...

Indulge your senses with the aromatic vanilla sugar. It’s perfect for gift-giving, and it’s so easy that even young kids can ...

Although I’m a lover of all cakes, many people I know fall staunchly into one of two camps: team chocolate cake or team vanilla cake. We’ve already reviewed six popular chocolate cake recipes, so it’s ...