Using a real vanilla bean to make this homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup gives you a warm, sweet vanilla flavor that beats store-bought versions every time. Try this in your favorite coffee or cocktail!

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 ...

Over the years the word "vanilla" has become synonymous with "plain" or "boring, " but the actual spice is anything but—it's ...

Most of us grew up with vanilla extract in the pantry. It’s reliable, sure, but it often gets lost in the mix after baking. Trader Joe’s Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste feels different. It’s thick, almost ...