How to Use vanilla bean in a Sentence

vanilla bean

noun
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  • Make the splurge on a fresh vanilla bean for the sauce.
    — Southern Kitchen, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2022
  • Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
    — Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 28 July 2023
  • Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the milk mixture.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2021
  • With a sharp knife, split the vanilla bean lengthwise and use the tip of the knife to scrape out the vanilla seeds.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 12 June 2020
  • In a clean large saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean halves and seeds.
    — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Use a knife to scrape vanilla bean seeds into cream, and add the pod.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Cut vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds, using the tip of a knife, and add bean paste to the pot.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Jan. 2021
  • Heat milk with vanilla bean seeds and salt, and bring to a simmer.
    — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, 4 Dec. 2018
  • Using a small knife, cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, scrape the seeds out of the pod, and add the seeds and pod to the saucepan.
    — Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, 20 June 2019
  • Once the milk is brought to a simmer, remove the vanilla bean pods from the milk and remove the saucepan from the heat.
    — Kristen Massad, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Peach-Basil Julep: Use fresh basil leaves and a split vanilla bean to make the simple syrup.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Get all three for $90, and don’t forget a jar of vanilla bean whipped cream for $9.
    — Holly Baumbach, chicagotribune.com, 12 Nov. 2021
  • Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds and pulp.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2019
  • Split the vanilla bean, if using, lengthwise with a paring knife, scrape out the seeds with the back of the knife and add the seeds and pod to the pot.
    — Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Split the vanilla bean lengthwise down one side, open it up and scrape out the seeds with a paring knife.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Split vanilla bean lengthwise with a paring knife and scrape the seeds.
    — Gabriella Gershenson, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2018
  • Yogurt gives the cake a subtle tang to balance the sweetness of the vanilla bean glaze.
    — Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2022
  • To make the vinaigrette: Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and place in a bowl with the vinegar, salt and pepper.
    — SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Cut the vanilla bean open lengthwise to expose the seeds and add to the oil along with a dash of Espelette pepper.
    — Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 28 July 2023
  • The meal finished off with a citrus flan with vanilla bean.
    — Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
  • For sweetened yogurt, add scraped vanilla bean pod to the mix.
    — Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 June 2018
  • Finally, West tops it with a scoop of rich vanilla bean ice cream and a sprig of fresh mint.
    — cleveland, 14 Oct. 2020
  • Desserts are vanilla bean torte and Black Forest torte.
    — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2021
  • The subtle vanilla bean scent keeps your pup smelling and feeling great.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Oct. 2022
  • This hot chocolate is full of sweets, from fudge sauces and chocolate curls to vanilla bean.
    — Frederick Tippett, Sunset Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Save room for the Cointreau Creamsicle of vanilla bean ice cream, fresh fruit and the beloved triple sec liqueur.
    — azcentral, 13 Feb. 2020
  • Add the vanilla bean seeds and pod; reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
    — SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Place plums, orange, ginger, thyme, and vanilla bean in a bowl or jar.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 10 Aug. 2018
  • My favorite floats start with vanilla ice cream, and while any vanilla will work, vanilla bean or French vanilla ice cream work best.
    — Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
  • On the dessert menu is a Baklava Sundae for dessert with vanilla bean gelato, crispy phyllo, pistachio, walnuts and a salted caramel drizzle for dessert.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024

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