Sure, it may be another word for “plain,” but vanilla is far from boring. Its flavor can range from floral to savory and, depending on the market, its price per pound can be as much as a designer ...

Homemade vanilla extract is a gift that keeps on giving—just ask Ina Garten, who’s been feeding her own DIY batch for an ...

Vanilla extract is a powerful force in the kitchen. Made with just vanilla beans, alcohol, and water ( except for alcohol-free versions, which contain vanilla bean extractives, glycerin, and water), ...

Real vanilla extract beats artificial vanilla every time. Nielsen Massey is the brand that bakers recommend. Nielsen Massey's Vanilla Bean Paste is also a baker fave. Most sweet baked goods call for ...