When selecting vanilla beans, look for pods that are plump, flexible, and have a deep brown color. Dry or brittle beans may lack the potency and aroma you want in your recipes. How To Use Vanilla ...

So when should you use each? We spoke to Jennifer Boggiss, CEO of Heilala Vanilla, to get the answers. "If you're infusing milk or cream for custards or sauces, vanilla bean seeds are unbeatable ...

Then, use the back of the knife to gently scrape out the seeds—the bean’s "caviar.” Stir these directly into your batter, dough, or custard to infuse your creation with intense vanilla flavor.

Vanilla bean paste is the secret to ultra flavorful homemade ice cream with beautiful specks of real vanilla throughout.

Good Food raids the supermarket freezer aisle and ranks vanilla ice-creams from the ordinary to extraordinary.