Vanilla

Some chocolate cakes can be overwhelmingly intense, but this one manages to feel light and balanced, with no single component dominating the others.

If eggy flan-like desserts are your thing, you are going to love this crustless vanilla-infused tart.

This chicory coffee recipe from Commander's Palace will transport you directly to New Orleans.

A finely textured, surprisingly flavorful cookie that holds its shape well.

Yes. We’ve all heard of the breakfast for dinner concept (who doesn’t love a dish topped with a fried egg?) but what’s really making waves is an even sweeter treat. Dessert for breakfast—think next-level pancakes, crumb cake, and fruit tarts—it’s all about bringing a little whimsy into your morning routine. We partnered with Folgers®Simply Gourmet™ to share our favorite recipe ideas from this delicious new trend.

It took a while to find the best vanilla ice cream, but hey, good things take time, right?

Trust us, saffron oil sounds a lot fancier than it really is to make.

The fruit-to-sugar ratio in this marmalade makes it not too sweet and you can really taste the grapefruit.

In this recipe, a few textured and vibrant toppings gussy up a tender, buttery, and ultrasimple shortbread.

It involves about 5 minutes of prep—and it's impossible to dislike.

It’s important to use refined coconut oil here; you don’t want any coconut-y flavors competing with the vanilla.

We can't believe it's not dairy—and you won't, either.

Vegan, yes. Low-fat? No. Ah, maybe that’s why it’s so good!

The aromatic sweetness of the vanilla complements the sharp blue cheese and smoky-spicy sausage, and, since we doubt you’re curing your own chorizo, it’s the single handmade element on this tapas plate. This recipe is from Morcilla, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

There’s no point in hiding the truth—each shake contains half a pint of ice cream. If that’s too rich for your taste, divide recipe between 4 glasses instead.

You don't want to make an average batch of ice cream. You want to make peanut butter ice cream and vanilla caramel magic like a pro.

This clever pour-over dessert proves that, yes, it will affogato.

From this day forth, you will need no other cupcake recipe.

True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.

Delicious on its own or stirred into oatmeal or yogurt; also great as a side for pork chops and potato pancakes.

Did we mention this honey cake recipe also happens to be gluten-free? (There is also a cream cheese frosting.)

Store infused boozy fruit in a cool, dark place to slow oxidation, kinda like aging your own wine!

Is this caramel cream-puff skyscraper a showstopper? Yes. Is it a major-league project? Yes! Here’s the strategy: Make the puffs and the pastry cream a couple of days in advance, then tackle assembly on the morning of the day you plan to serve this.

For extra texture, trick out your cake with rainbow or chocolate sprinkles, chopped candies, or your favorite cereal.