Vanilla Beans

A staple ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes, vanilla beans are prized in the culinary world for their unique versatility and distinctive flavor.

Vanilla Beans are the seed pods of an orchid plant

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There a three popular types of vanilla beans

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The tiny black seeds inside the pods hold all the flavor

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Cut open the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds

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Mix the seeds into baked goods

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Add the seeds to vanilla ice cream

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Make vanilla extract

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Vanilla Beans

A staple ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes, vanilla beans are prized in the culinary world for their unique versatility and distinctive flavor.

Vanilla Beans are the seed pods of an orchid plant

There a three popular types of vanilla beans

Madagascar bourbon vanilla

Tahitian vanilla

Indonesian vanilla

The tiny black seeds inside the pods hold all the flavor

Cut open the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds

Mix the seeds into baked goods

Add the seeds to vanilla ice cream

Make vanilla extract

Enjoy the sweet taste and flavor of vanilla

Learn more about vanilla beans