Vanilla extract is a tried-and-true addition to cakes, but there's another ingredient you can use for a slightly spicier ...

Vanilla paste is a convenient and time-saving alternative to whole vanilla beans. It is made by blending crushed vanilla ...

Vanilla pods should be stored in an air-tight container to keep them flavourful. The pods can be used either whole or split to disperse the aromatic seeds, which can be scraped out and added to ...

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With so many different types of vanilla, it's easy to grab the wrong one at the store. Can you swap in extract for pods or ...

This recipe makes a lot, but it will keep in the freezer. Slice the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the black seeds and pulp with the point of a knife. (The rest of the pod can be saved to ...

Vanilla bean paste, on the other hand, is made out of a combination of vanilla bean seeds, ground up pods, and sometimes thickeners. Vanilla extract will get the job done, of course, but if you ...