Recipes with vanilla bean

Oats are a great source of soluble fibre and have been shown to help lower cholesterol levels. Cinnamon is well regarded for its ability to balance sugar levels, thus keeping hunger at bay for longer. Adding flaxseeds or chia seeds boosts the omega-3 oils and adds even more fibre to the dish. The dish can be assembled the night before and left in the fridge for the oats to soften. All that is required the next morning is to add hot milk.

Praline apple bread: a moist sour cream quick bread studded with Granny Smith apples and toasted pecans, finished with a buttery brown sugar praline glaze poured over the top. A standout fall bake.

Chocolate chip cookies with finely ground rolled oats blended into the flour for hidden chew and structure. Loaded with milk chocolate chips and toasty walnuts. No-fail dough.

Moist breakfast orange muffins use fresh orange juice, grated zest, and oil for a tender, citrusy crumb that stays soft for days. One bowl, ready in 25 minutes.

Rugelach roll flaky cream cheese dough around apricot preserves, cinnamon-brown-sugar, walnuts, and raisins into bite-sized crescents. A classic Jewish bakery cookie for Hanukkah and Christmas alike.

Old-fashioned peanut squares with a light sponge cake base, iced and rolled in ground peanuts for a crunchy, nutty finish. A classic vintage church-supper treat.

This buttery and fluffy upside-down plum cake will for sure make everyone who has it want a second slice.

Soft chocolate chunk cookies with a hidden boost of peanut butter for tenderness, plus chunks of dark chocolate and chopped walnuts in every bite. Baked low and slow for chewy centers.

Cocoa and walnuts create this timeless Great American recipe card collection recipe that brings back the taste of home.

If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, it can be hard to think of ways to use them. Well, one way is to create the perfect zucchini bread. This is a family and work favorite. A great taste of zucchini, but not over powering. Enjoy.

Homemade whipped cream beats heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla into pillowy soft peaks. Three ingredients, ready in 5 minutes, no canned topping required.

Super easy no-bake cheesecake whips cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla into a tangy-sweet filling that sets in the fridge. Four ingredients, a ready crust, and no oven.

An instant favorite, these dessert bars are full of flavor!

Tender cornstarch cookies with cream cheese frosting literally melt in your mouth thanks to the delicate, shortbread-like texture cornstarch creates.

The ultimate chocolate chip cookie with brown sugar, butter-flavored shortening, and pecans. Choose your style: bake 8 minutes for soft and chewy or 13 minutes for golden and crisp.

Old-fashioned banana cream pudding layered with vanilla wafers and sliced bananas in a rich, stovetop custard. A Southern-style dessert that's ready in 20 minutes flat.

Mary's Milky Way cake melts whole candy bars right into a buttermilk bundt batter, baking up dense, moist and rich with caramel, chocolate and toasted pecans. A Southern potluck favorite that needs no frosting.

Creamy vanilla cheesecake bars on a rich chocolate-graham cracker crust. Melted chocolate chips and butter hold the base together while sweetened condensed milk makes the filling impossibly smooth.

Classic creme brulee with fresh fruit made using a stovetop double boiler method. Rich egg yolk custard topped with caramelized brown sugar and served with strawberries or peaches.

Turtle cheesecake with a caramel-pecan bottom layer and a rich chocolate cream cheese top on a vanilla wafer crust. Three layers of indulgence, classic candy-shop flavors.

One base cookie dough, four different bar cookies. Choose from Granola Nut, Apricot Cashew, Apple Oatmeal, or Carrot Pineapple. Spread in a jelly roll pan and bake for 35 easy cookie bars.

Tahitian baked mangoes in red wine with vanilla pods and superfine sugar. A simple, elegant tropical dessert served chilled with wine-poached fruit in a ruby syrup.

The mingling of chocolate and coffee . . . now and then a ladyfinger! This dessert's a mark of gracious hospitality.

Classic Bûche de Noël with a light sponge cake, chestnut buttercream filling, and mocha silk frosting textured to look like real bark. The ultimate French Christmas dessert centerpiece.

Sugar-free apple cookies sweetened with Sweet'N Low and grated fresh apples, warmed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. A diabetic-friendly cookie that bakes in 8 minutes.

This delicious crust uses pecans in place of traditional wheat ingredients. It can be used with fruit or pudding fillings or as the base of a cheesecake.

A dense, fudgy chocolate cake made with dark corn syrup, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped nuts, topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. Rich enough that a thin wedge is all you need.

Buttery almond slice-and-bake cookies dipped halfway in melted chocolate and finished with sprinkles. A 5-dozen batch of elegant yet easy cookies that look bakery-bought.

A no-bake cheesecake with a gooey marshmallow base and a creamy chocolate filling set in a graham cracker crust. Blends up in minutes, chills in two hours, and never sees the inside of an oven.

These mouth-watering cinnamon rolls are buttery and chocolatey. The frosting adds extra sweetness, you will have trouble to stop eating these yummy rolls.

Old-fashioned bourbon fruitcake packed with golden raisins, candied cherries, pineapple, citron, pecans, and coconut. Baked low and slow in a tube pan for rich, dense results.

Intensely fudgy brownie cookies loaded with chocolate chips and cocoa. Brown sugar and a short bake time keep these thick, chewy, and soft in the center. The key: pull them before they look done.

Delicious, light and fluffy! These taste of Fall, and the crystallized ginger gives then a lovely little zing. Even people who don't like pumpkin love these cupcakes. These disappear as fast as I can set them out!

Southern sweet potato pie with mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a brightening splash of fresh lemon or orange juice. Pecan halves on top add Southern charm. The two-stage bake delivers a custard that sets without cracking.

Buttery currant oatmeal muffins with walnuts, orange zest, pumpkin pie spice, and a cinnamon sugar top. Tender, warmly spiced breakfast muffins that bake in just 25 minutes.

Iowa applesauce cake, a moist spiced sheet cake with raisins and walnuts, crowned with tangy cream cheese frosting and dusted through a paper doily. Heartland baking at its cozy best.

Graham cracker cake with blanched almonds and folded egg whites, frosted with a homemade apricot whip made from apricot puree, whipped cream, and vanilla. A vintage two-layer cake with a fruity cream frosting.

Vera's buttermilk cookies use powdered buttermilk and a half-sugar, half-sweetener blend for a lower-sugar tangy sugar cookie. Crisp edges, soft centers, ready in 35 minutes.

Classic Girl Scout-style trefoil shortbread cookies with butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Roll-and-cut sugar cookies for the trefoil cutter, makes 4 dozen.

Vegan tofu cheesecake blends silken tofu with lemon, vanilla and sugar into a creamy, dairy-free filling that bakes up smooth and sliceable. No cream cheese, no eggs, just a blender and a crumb crust.

Thai rice balls in sweet coconut milk made with rice flour and arrowroot, boiled then simmered in warm coconut sauce. A naturally gluten-free Southeast Asian dessert served hot.

Cheesecake cookie bars with a buttery brown sugar shortbread crust, creamy lemon-vanilla filling, and crumbly streusel topping. Cut into squares for a portable cheesecake fix.

Rich, fudgy Mississippi mud cake loaded with coconut, crunchy nuts, and gooey marshmallow cream under a thick cocoa frosting. A Southern classic that's sinfully easy to make from scratch.

Classic zucchini bread bursting with golden raisins, toasted walnuts, and warm cinnamon spice. This tender quick bread bakes up moist and flavorful for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Classic shortbread cookies packed with ground nuts and rolled in powdered sugar while warm. This cherished family recipe makes 60 tender cookies perfect for gifting or holiday parties.

A European-style carrot cake with walnuts, whipped egg whites for lightness, and a layered filling of cream cheese, jam, and sweetened whipped cream. Elegant and unforgettable.

Peanut butter meringue cream pie with a silky stovetop custard, a whisper of ginger, and golden-peaked meringue. A diner classic with proper technique behind every step.

Hawaiian macadamia coconut squares: a chewy coconut-macadamia topping over a buttery brown-sugar-coffee shortbread crust. Tropical bar cookie that travels well and freezes beautifully.