Don't be fooled. These aren't all vanilla.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. slice of vanilla cake with vanilla frosting - Nata_vkusidey/Getty Images We're all familiar with vanilla extract. It's called for ...

Pure, homemade extracts are easy to make and add better flavor to your cooking and baking. These simple instructions can be used to make any extract flavor using quality ingredients—no fillers, ...

Let's face it: Vanilla beans are pricey. Each is priced at $3, $4 or more, and some vanilla extracts can run nearly $4 an ounce. Vanilla beans can last for years if stored properly, but they can dry ...

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 ...

EVEN LAST YEAR, tipping a bottle of vanilla extract over a teaspoon felt like pouring coins into some of my favorite recipes: my best coffee cake, a vanilla-scented rice pudding, a chocolate-chip ...