Pure, homemade extracts are easy to make and add better flavor to your cooking and baking. These simple instructions can be ...

If you love baking from scratch or creating homemade pantry staples, vanilla bean paste is a must-have. It adds a rich, aromatic flavor that’s more intense than vanilla extract alone — and it’s ...

Whipped cream complements so many desserts. And, when you make flavored whipped cream, you're upgrading the classic and adding another layer of flavor. A wide variety of ingredients can be used to ...

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

I love cooking with booze because it gives me the chance to do a couple of things I really enjoy: have “a sneaky sip” (or whatever cute name you want to use for having a drink while you unwind and ...

There’s a lot to consider when choosing what type of vanilla to buy: Should you go with vanilla paste, powder, or extract—maybe even a whole bean, or the lesser-known ground vanilla? Madagascar, ...