Vanilla ice cream may be a safe option, but all the magnificent ways you can dress it up are far from bland. Discover 11 unexpected toppings for vanilla ice cream that work surprisingly well.

This silky rich crème anglaise recipe, packed with vanilla bean, works as a dessert sauce or makes a luscious ice cream. Plus: how to prevent overcooking.

This sweet treat proves vanilla and bourbon are a match made in heaven. Lucy Simon is a New York-based wine, spirits, and food writer has been with Food & Wine since the spring of 2021.