Vanilla lovers, you've come to the right place. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Let's face it: Vanilla isn't considered the most exciting flavor in the universe. But we don't think that's fair! Vanilla, ...

Vanilla is much more than a dessert ingredient in Papantla, a city in the Mexican state of Veracruz once famous for producing the spice. Local artisans braid vanilla’s dark stems, and several ...

Also known by its French name, creme Anglaise (English cream), vanilla custard sauce is a thin, lightly sweetened, pourable dessert sauce made with milk, sugar, and egg yolks. Master this elegant ...

Cinnamon-sugar apple fries are super easy to make, and so is the wonderful homemade vanilla-caramel sauce that goes with it. It’s a dessert that rivals your favorite fast-food side. Since fries look ...

For the shortcake: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk, a bit at a time, until a soft dough holds together.