Vanilla extract is serious business to us — take a glance at any of our dessert recipes and more often than not, you’ll find it included. To really find the best ones, we asked our entire editorial ...

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

It’s somewhat common knowledge that I boost my baked goods with almond extract instead of, or in tandem with, vanilla. But now I’ve added a third extract to the extravaganza: cinnamon. Beyond being an ...

I know what you’re thinking: “Christmas? Already? Can’t we at least make it to Halloween before we start getting bombarded with end-of-year holiday hoopla?” I feel you. Seriously. I do. But if you’re ...

Vanilla extract seems to get all the hype when it comes to baking, but a really good almond extract is what makes so many recipes sing. Almond extract is what gives these Italian rainbow cookies, ...

Vanilla originates from the pods of the orchid Vanilla planifolia, a delicate crop that requires manual pollination and careful curing. This labour-intensive process makes natural vanilla one of the ...

If you’re out of lemons, try using an equal amount of either orange or lime zest for your recipe. (Find more recipes using citrus fruit.) Orange and lemons will give you the same texture and look of ...