A staple in every kitchen, vanilla is a versatile flavor that can make even the simplest of treats a delightful experience ...

"If you're infusing milk or cream for custards or sauces, vanilla bean seeds are unbeatable," she says. It's worth the ...

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 ...

Vanilla beans begin as the seedpods of a tropical orchid (left); Chocolate is made from the seeds hidden inside the fruit of the cacao tree (right). Florilegius / SSPL / Getty Images Of all the ...

In a small saucepan, whisk the Marsala with the sugar and vanilla bean seeds and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a simmer; turn the heat to ...

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Place rhubarb in a saucepan; add water to cover, 1⁄4 cup sugar, vanilla bean seeds and pod. Simmer 10 min. Strain. Discard solids. 2. In another pan, mix remaining sugar ...

Infused into the cream, the round flavor of the vanilla bean offsets the tartness of the passion fruit. A smidge of gelatin assists in the set. Serve unadorned, or top with passion fruit seeds (if ...

Vanilla bean paste is a thick, syrupy mixture made from concentrated vanilla extract and real vanilla bean seeds. Think of it ...