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I Asked 6 Pro Bakers for the Best Vanilla Extract, and Their Top Pick Is Ina Garten’s Favorite, Too

Homemade vanilla extract is a gift that keeps on giving—just ask Ina Garten, who’s been feeding her own DIY batch for an ...
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Christina Tosi’s Ingenious Hack for a McCormick Vanilla Extract Bottle That You’ll Use Every Time You Bake

For most bakers, it’s second-nature to measure out the prescribed dose of vanilla for a cookie dough or cake batter using a ...
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I asked 6 pro bakers to name the best vanilla extract—they all said the same brand

The pure vanilla extract brand that’s worth the splurge.
The Washington Post

Make vanilla extract at home for luxe flavor at a fraction of the cost

Finding just the right thing for each person can be a challenge, but here’s a homemade gift that requires just a sliver of your time: vanilla extract. Vanilla extract is so easy, so cost-effective and ...
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I ditched vanilla extract for good because of this fancy vanilla bean paste

People who love to bake know that what they whip up in the kitchen is only as good as the ingredients they put into it. Reach for baking powder beyond its expiration date or substitute buttermilk for ...
Eater

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Vanilla

Vanilla, as a concept, suffers a bad rep: The word alone implies something safe at best, and boring at worst. Basic, basically. But vanilla as an ingredient is a wondrous thing, ambrosial, floral, ...
Petit Chef on MSN

Vanilla ricotta cheesecake

Dessert: Are you a cheesecake fan? Here’s a new recipe that will bring you joy: vanilla ricotta cheesecake! It’s all on a base made from speculoos biscuits and topped with caramel and peanuts. You’re ...