Over the years the word “vanilla” has become synonymous with “plain” or “boring,” but the actual spice is anything but—it’s bursting with complex flavors. It comes in several forms: whole beans, paste, powder, and extractsboth pure and imitation. Dan shows you how and when to use each version of the world’s most popular spice.

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