How to Use vanilla bean in a Sentence

vanilla bean

noun
  • This vanilla bean paste is worth its price tag.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Scrape bowl; beat in eggs and vanilla bean paste.
    — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
  • In a chilled glass, add two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Add in just a touch of sugar and vanilla bean paste.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
  • Slice a vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds and pulp.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2019
  • Heat milk with vanilla bean seeds and salt, and bring to a simmer.
    — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, 4 Dec. 2018
  • Whisk in butter, vanilla bean paste, and salt.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
  • Use a knife to scrape vanilla bean seeds into cream, and add the pod.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 7 Mar. 2022
  • In a clean large saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean halves and seeds.
    — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Add one split vanilla bean to the pan with the cinnamon stick.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the milk mixture.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2021
  • Both make use of the vanilla bean pods and their earthiness and depth.
    — Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Split vanilla bean lengthwise with a paring knife and scrape the seeds.
    — Gabriella Gershenson, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2018
  • The subtle vanilla bean scent keeps your pup smelling and feeling great.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Warm some maple syrup with the vanilla bean, including the seeds and bean.
    — Chef Douglas Keane, Esquire, 23 Jan. 2017
  • Add vanilla bean, cream, and milk; bring to simmer over medium heat.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Slit the vanilla bean lengthwise and use the tip of a small knife to scrape out the seeds from both sides.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, The Seattle Times, 26 Dec. 2017
  • Place plums, orange, ginger, thyme, and vanilla bean in a bowl or jar.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 10 Aug. 2018
  • The rich custard is made with egg yolks, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Add powdered sugar and the vanilla bean paste.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
  • This hot chocolate is full of sweets, from fudge sauces and chocolate curls to vanilla bean.
    — Frederick Tippett, Sunset Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022
  • In a saucepan, bring the cream, syrup, raspberries, vanilla bean and salt to a light boil.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 27 Mar. 2018
  • Add a dash of vanilla extract or a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • Use both vanilla extract and a fresh vanilla bean for the most flavor.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Dessert seals the deal with vanilla bean crème brûlée or an oatmeal raisin topped with apple strudel ice cream.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • The egg custard is flavored with vanilla bean and orange zest.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • 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

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