Pure vanilla extract is made from soaking vanilla beans in water and ethyl alcohol. It tends to have a stronger vanilla flavor than vanilla essence, or artificial vanilla extract. If you’ve made ...

Whether you’re working on a sweet or savory dish, you can use many alternative ingredients to build flavor in place of vanilla. This includes maple syrup, herbs, and fruit zest. When it comes to ...

Vanilla is one of those ingredients that shows up in nearly every baking recipe. Whether it’s the central flavoring agent in a vanilla custard, or a supporting ingredient in a cake or cookie, vanilla ...