It's called for in virtually every baking or dessert recipe, and it's probably the only type of vanilla flavoring you ever think about. But the extract is made by steeping vanilla beans in alcohol.

Dessert: This classic dessert can give a smile to anyone when a meal ends :) Preparation: Step 1: Boil the milk with the ...

Bring the milk, cream, vanilla bean, and half the sugar to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, cover, and allow to steep for 1 hour. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and remaining sugar ...

Those marked ‘pure vanilla extract’ are the best quality, if more expensive. Vanilla extract can be used as flavouring in place of the real thing, but avoid using products marked ‘vanilla ...

This vanilla macaron recipe is one to begin your journey with ... followed by the vanilla bean paste. Increase the speed to high and whisk until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes.

Drizzle over the top of the vanilla slice and scatter with flowers if using. To serve, slice with a serrated knife. The best recipes from Australia's leading chefs straight to your inbox.