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Recent News

Gooey Butter Cake

Outlet: The Balesky
News Date: April 6, 2020

Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: April 6, 2020

These homemade peanut butter eggs are an easy and delicious Easter treat! In my humble opinion they taste MUCH better than the Reese’s Eggs you’ll find in the market and they’re a fun activity to do with kids at home!

Amazing Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: April 5, 2020

Hot cross buns warm out of the oven are truly a pleasure not to be missed. Sweet, spiced and filled with dried fruit; you’ll be craving these after trying this homemade version of the traditional Easter recipe.

Easter Cakes

Outlet: Columbian Metropolitan
News Date: April 5, 2020

For many of us, the offer of cake brings pleasurable expectations of sweet, tender layers with a complementary filling and swirls of cloudlike, fluffy frosting on top. In addition to tasting heavenly, cakes can do wonders for the soul.

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Outlet: Savor the Best
News Date: April 5, 2020

These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are THE BEST oatmeal raisin cookies in our opinion, and I will proudly say we are self-proclaimed cookie experts (meaning we’ve eaten lots of cookies).

News Date: April 5, 2020

Are you baking with the kids at home? Here are some easy recipes using store cupboard ingredients to keep them occupied and also double up as a treat for the whole family!

Easter Egg Cheesecake

Outlet: Greedy Gourmet
News Date: April 5, 2020

Just imagine… scrumptious, melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate mixed into a delectable cream cheese filling, spooned on top of a crunched-up buttery biscuit base, topped with delicious Easter eggs.

News Date: April 5, 2020

Tiffani Thiessen is using extra time at home during the coronavirus outbreak to bond and bake with her daughter Harper Renn.

In a baking tutorial and recipe video shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Thiessen prepares banana bread alongside her adorable 9½-year-old daughter.

News Date: April 5, 2020

“Vanilla is one of nature’s most complex flavors and can exhibit a wide spectrum of flavor profiles,” says Bill Bond, vice president of global sales, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.

News Date: March 30, 2020

Inside Ina’s pantry are a bunch of staples we already know and love, like dried cannellini beans and multiple kinds of pasta. There were also a few noteworthy ingredients we’re adding to our to-cook list (and to-buy list, when possible) while spending more time at home.

News Date: March 30, 2020

You’ll love these delicious cheesecake brownies with a rich, fudgy chocolate base and a light, perfectly sweet cheesecake topping swirled with chocolate. The slight tang of cream cheese really compliments that chocolate flavor and makes for a balanced bite.

News Date: March 30, 2020

Join Claire Saffitz in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make gourmet Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs. That’s right, Claire’s making Girl Scout Cookies.

News Date: March 30, 2020

If you’re running out of meal ideas that don’t involve a trip to the grocery store…Ina Garten is giving us a peek into her cupboards, sharing some of the staple ingredients she’s keeping on hand to cook with while she and her hubby are sheltered in place.

Homemade Granola

Outlet: TheBalesky
News Date: February 18, 2020

Granola Homemade! It’s delicious and healthy!

Vegan Pancakes

Outlet: Love Food
News Date: February 18, 2020

A plant-based version of classic fluffy pancakes, made with soy milk and apple cider vinegar.

News Date: February 18, 2020

In this episode, join pastry chef Claire Saffitz in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make gourmet Butterfingers.

FLUFFY Pancakes Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: February 18, 2020

This perfect, fluffy pancake recipe is so easy and ultimately rewarding! You’ll love these tender melt in your mouth pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup and a pat of butter but they’re DELICIOUS straight out of the pan!

Millionaire’s Shortbread

Outlet: Basics with Babish
News Date: February 18, 2020

No Bake Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Outlet: Jamaica Observer
News Date: February 18, 2020

This No-Bake Chocolate Avocado Pudding tastes just like your favourite childhood pudding! Thick and delectable, it takes only 10 minutes of prep!

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake for Two

Outlet: Bake or Break
News Date: February 18, 2020

Make and share this Vanilla Bean Cheesecake for Two with your favorite dessert lover!

News Date: February 18, 2020

This vegan chocolate buttercream frosting is a must! It’s by far one of the best I’ve ever tasted and its velvety smooth texture makes it perfect for decorating cupcakes and cakes!

Rose Pistachio Biscotti Cookies

Outlet: Savor the Best
News Date: February 12, 2020

These pretty heart-shaped cookies have a delightful rosewater flavoring, ground pistachios and the crunch of biscotti.

Mini Pecan Banana Bread

Outlet: TheBalesky
News Date: February 12, 2020

Vanilla Rose Meringues

Outlet: With Two Spoons
News Date: February 12, 2020

These meringues are light and airy. Hint of vanilla. Hint of rose water. Perfect for a garden party, a tea party, or Valentines Day! And bonus, they last a long time so you can go ahead and make them ahead of time!

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

Outlet: My Gluten-Free Kitchen
News Date: February 12, 2020

I love that these gluten-free m&m cookies can be made year-round by using plain M&Ms and around any holiday, just use the colored M&Ms for that holiday!

Rose Cake

Outlet: Tatyana’s Everday Food
News Date: February 12, 2020

Everything about this cake is rose flavored, starting with the cake and buttercream. I use a simple cake batter and buttercream, then flavor both with a rosewater extract. Rosewater has a very light and unique floral aroma and flavor, making it an excellent choice for desserts! I use this rosewater extract from Nielsen-Massey.

Vanilla Meringue Cookies

Outlet: Baker Bettie
News Date: February 12, 2020

I love to highlight vanilla in my meringue cookies…You can add any flavoring you like, but I like to highlight a high quality vanilla extract or paste like the Nielsen-Massey vanilla paste.

News Date: February 12, 2020

We’ve just finished Veganuary and Pancake day is getting closer (Tuesday 25th Feb) so I thought it would be nice to get in early and share with you this recipe by Juliet Sear for Vegan Pancakes. They’re delicious, easy to make and a fresh take on a British classic.

News Date: February 12, 2020

Silver Dollar Pancakes with Vanilla Bean Butter will change your breakfast routine all for the better!

Amazing Red Velvet Donuts Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: February 12, 2020

My red velvet donuts have just the right note of chocolate to complement the cream cheese frosting and they are SO MOIST!!! That’s the nice thing about baked donuts, besides not needing to heat up all that oil they really absorb the moisture from the glaze and become melt in your mouth tender.

News Date: February 6, 2020

From a favorite salt for finishing to an olive oil that tastes great on everything, these are the everyday ingredients that our chefs can’t go without.

Classic Brownies

Outlet: Blossom to Stem
News Date: February 6, 2020

These brownies don’t have any fancy bells and whistles. There’s no caramel or peanut butter or coconut or anything else to compete with the chocolate here…They get a double hit of chocolate flavor from a generous amount of bittersweet chocolate and a bit of cocoa powder for an extra boost.

Raspberry Lamingtons

Outlet: Savor the Best
News Date: February 6, 2020

The small soft sponge cake squares are drenched in a luscious raspberry glaze and coated in coconut.

News Date: February 6, 2020

They’re gluten-free, vegan and filled with flavor. Julie Hasson, cookbook author and private chef, joined us to share her delicious recipe for granola.

Amazing Caramel Cake Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: February 6, 2020

This moist, fluffy caramel cake has layers of vanilla yellow cake covered in homemade salted caramel and creamy caramel-infused Swiss meringue buttercream; it will set your heart aflutter!

News Date: February 4, 2020

Vanilla 101

Outlet: Live Eat Learn
News Date: February 4, 2020

Vanilla is one of those ingredients that transforms any dish into decadent deliciousness. Here’s everything you need to know about it!

News Date: February 4, 2020

Join Claire Saffitz in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make gourmet Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

News Date: February 4, 2020

A Guilt Free Valentine’s Dessert

Outlet: The Three Tomatoes
News Date: February 4, 2020

While not a creamy consistency as in a Panna Cotta, this Vanilla Coconut Rose infused Gel is sure to please your sweet tooth guilt free.

News Date: January 27, 2020

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, manufacturer of premium, pure vanilla extracts, announced plans to introduce new 2-ounce bottles of its popular Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste and Pure Vanilla Bean Paste.

News Date: January 27, 2020

Vanilla premiumization provides ample opportunities for companies seeking to emphasize provenance and luxury. Last year, Nielsen-Massey launched single-origin pure vanilla extracts from Uganda and Indonesia in response to growing consumer interest in global flavors.

Sugar Cookies From Scratch

Outlet: Or So She Says
News Date: January 27, 2020

It’s important to use real vanilla extract… pretty much, always… as opposed to imitation. It makes a huge difference in the flavor of your cookies. I love the flavor of the Nielsen-Massey vanilla.

News Date: January 27, 2020

Local Chefs will be challenged to create the most creative gourmet savory chocolate dishes using sponsored products like Chef Rubbe , Nielsen-Massey Vanilla, Fresh Origins and more.

Vegan Victoria Sponge

Outlet: Jane’s Patisserie
News Date: January 27, 2020

I use my favourite Nielsen Massey Vanilla as it’s the only one I will EVER use – and I recommend using it down to the ground.

News Date: January 16, 2020

Crafted from the brand’s famous pure, premium vanilla extracts and infused with real vanilla bean specks, the pastes are also available in 4-oz., 32-oz. and gallon sizes. The company says its 2-oz. offering reflects shifting consumer preference for smaller, more convenient products and packaging for trial.

Delicious Whoopie Pies Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: January 16, 2020

My Whoopie Pie Recipe makes a Pillowy, fudgy sandwich of chocolate cake held together with a creamy dreamy Swiss meringue buttercream; perfectly sweet and beyond easy to make!

News Date: January 16, 2020

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has announced plans to introduce new 2-ounce bottles of its popular Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste and Pure Vanilla Bean Paste at the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas expands range

Outlet: Ingredients Network
News Date: January 16, 2020

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has announced plans to introduce new 2-ounce bottles of its Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste and Pure Vanilla Bean Paste.

News Date: January 16, 2020

Vanilla flavor and extract supplier Nielsen-Massey is hopeful the 2020 vanilla crop will be more bountiful than last year’s yield.

News Date: January 16, 2020

Vanilla consistently proves to be one of my personal favorite flavors in sweet applications, and it seems to be the case for our readers as well. These fancy Tahitian beans come whole (dried) and vacuum-sealed for freshness.

Perfect Pound Cake Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: January 14, 2020

This Beyond EASY and DELICIOUS pound cake is an irresistible, moist, buttery, melt in your mouth treat with the perfect note of vanilla.

Marble Pound Cake

Outlet: Baking Sense
News Date: January 14, 2020

Marble Pound Cake! A really great pound cake should have an even crumb with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and buttery flavor.

News Date: January 14, 2020

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas will introduce 2-oz. bottles of its Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste and Pure Vanilla Bean Paste at the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show, set for Jan. 18-21 in San Francisco.

News Date: January 9, 2020

The products are crafted from the brand’s pure, premium vanilla extracts and infused with real vanilla bean specks. The two-oz offering reflects shifting consumer preference for smaller, more convenient products and packaging for trial, notes the company.

Funnel Cakes

Outlet: The Balesky
News Date: January 9, 2020

BEST Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: January 8, 2020

Calling all Oreo lovers!! This creamy Oreo cheesecake is chock full of those delicious cookies, covered in a beautiful swirled chocolate ganache and crowned with whipped cream. Beyond delicious and so easy to make!

Egg Tarts from Avatar The Last Airbender

Outlet: Binging with Babish
News Date: January 8, 2020

TikTok – Macarons

Outlet: The Balesky
News Date: January 8, 2020
News Date: January 8, 2020

TikTok – Kitchen Staples

Outlet: The Balesky
News Date: January 8, 2020

TikTok – Product Unboxing

Outlet: The Balesky
News Date: January 8, 2020

Gingerbread Fudge

Outlet: I Can Cook That
News Date: January 8, 2020

When Nielsen-Massey contacted me about highlighting their Holiday Flavors Bundle, I was excited to find a holiday-themed Gingerbread Fudge in their recipe section!

News Date: January 8, 2020

The holidays may be over, but I’m still hooked on biscotti and have a new recipe to share. This one’s called Double Lemon Biscotti and it uses Nielsen Massey Lemon Paste. First, a little about the lemon paste.

Banofee Pie from Love, Actually

Outlet: Binging with Babish
News Date: January 8, 2020
News Date: January 8, 2020

Host Susie An asks questions about the vanilla plant and the extraction process. Matt Nielsen talks about how vanilla is made and the best kind to use in this year’s desserts.

News Date: January 8, 2020

For more than a century, the experts at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas have crafted high-quality pure vanilla and flavor extracts to help home bakers create taste that delights. This bundle is bursting with the season’s most popular flavors, including Pure Almond Extract, Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and Pure Peppermint Extract.

News Date: January 8, 2020

In a small sauce pot melt the butter with the diced apples; add the milk, Nielsen-Massey Vanilla and brown sugar. Heat the milk to a simmer and add the oats.

7 Easy Vegan Cakes

Outlet: Olive Magazine
News Date: January 8, 2020

We’ve taken classic British cakes and made them vegan friendly. Our decadent chocolate cake, moist carrot cake and tangy lemon loaf are just as moist and moreish without the dairy

Homemade Buckeyes

Outlet: Pook's Pantry
News Date: January 8, 2020

This recipe has a secret ingredient to make these homemade buckeyes the creamiest and most delicious peanut butter buckeyes ever!

Whipped Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

Outlet: Cooking Curries
News Date: January 8, 2020

Use good quality vanilla extract. I love the Nielsen- Massey ones. Don’t use vanilla flavor/essence. It has to be the real deal. This is the only flavor that is coming through in this cookie.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Outlet: Grandbaby Cakes
News Date: January 8, 2020

These BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies could go up against any other cookie! Buttery, perfectly sweet, melt in your mouth chewy and full of out of this world flavor, nobody will ever guess they are Gluten-Free.

News Date: January 8, 2020

Here is an 100+ year old family recipe for chocolate drop cookies. This is a very easy cookie to make with great chocolate flavor.

News Date: January 8, 2020

Who else could replicate and gourmet-ize everybody’s favorite chocolaty, caramely and nougaty candy bar other than our very own Claire Saffitz? Join her in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make gourmet Milky Way bars.

News Date: January 8, 2020

According to Alan Reed, executive director of industry group Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network, there are about 4,500 food and beverage companies in the metro area today. Together, the two industries employ about 130,000 people in Chicago, and that’s strictly for manufacturing, distribution and marketing.

Vanillanomics

Outlet: Bloomberg Businessweek
News Date: January 8, 2020

“You had some fluctuations, maybe $10 up or down, but it was pretty stable,” says Craig Nielsen, co-owner of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Inc., a flavor company based in Illinois and the Netherlands that’s dealt in the beans since 1907.

News Date: January 2, 2020

However charming the idea, homemade vanilla extract isn’t an extract at all. It’s an infusion, and one that lacks the nuance and complexity of those made by commercial producers.

Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: January 2, 2020

This delicious peppermint bark tastes better than the store-bought version and is so EASY to make!

News Date: January 2, 2020

“The global vanilla supply chain is fragile, given that many of the best areas for growing vanilla are subject to natural disasters or political instability,” says Matt Nielsen, vice president of strategic initiatives for Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Waukegan, Ill.

Baked Eggnog Donuts

Outlet: Stress Baking
News Date: January 2, 2020

Either way they’re going to be delicious, because we’re going to use Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract. It’s the perfect all-purpose vanilla extract that boasts a full (but mellow) flavor with these magical, velvety after-tones.

Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting

Outlet: Big Bear's Wife
News Date: January 2, 2020

This vanilla bean buttercream frosting can be made in about 15 minutes and only required 4 simple ingredients. Perfect for macarons, cakes and cupcakes!

Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Outlet: Grace and Good Eats
News Date: January 2, 2020

Use this simple Chocolate Truffles Recipe to recreate your favorite chocolates at home. Add different extracts, such as peppermint or vanilla, to easily customize this giftable treat.

Butter Cookie Wreaths

Outlet: Saving Room for Dessert
News Date: January 2, 2020

These delicious butter cookies are crisp and light, with a crunchy sugar topping that is completely irresistible.

Rosewater Shortbread Cookies

Outlet: 101 Cookbooks
News Date: January 2, 2020

These are buttery, whole-wheat shortbread cookies – fragrant with rosewater, and flecked with toasted nuts, and dried rose petals.

News Date: January 2, 2020

A while back I was looking at my bottle of vanilla paste and noticed for the first time that it said Bourbon on it.

Cream Candy from La Cuisine Creole

Outlet: BU Metropolitan College
News Date: December 19, 2019

I’ve never tried to follow a pre-1900 recipe before, but for my Cookbooks and History class in the BU Gastronomy program, I chose to recreate a recipe for Cream Candy featured in La Cuisine Creole, an 1885 collection of New Orleans recipes collected by Lafcadio Hearn.

Black Sesame & Almond Cookies

Outlet: Healthy Nibbles
News Date: December 19, 2019

These black sesame and almond cookies are a twist on the classic Chinese almond cookies. They are not overly sweet, and the fun design is easy to make!

News Date: December 19, 2019

The combination of Rice Krispies (or whatever puffed rice cereal you choose) and chocolate is reminiscent of a Nestle Crunch bar.

Classic chocolate mousse

Outlet: De Volkskrant
News Date: December 19, 2019
News Date: December 19, 2019

I won’t be the only one firing up the oven to do some baking this season. According to a survey by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, 89% of millennials are likely to bake over the holidays.

Chocolate Orange Bark

Outlet: Marsha’s Baking Addiction
News Date: November 22, 2019

I bring you this incredibly delicious Chocolate Orange Bark. It’s a creamy orange-infused white chocolate layer that is swirled into a thick layer of dark chocolate.

News Date: November 22, 2019

When I was a boy Mormor would make her own vanilla sugar with the leftover pods, but today I simply grab a jar of Nielsen-Massey’s Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar at my local grocer.

News Date: November 20, 2019

Anyway, making Mentos should be just like making Skittles, right? So this shouldn’t take too long… hmm.

News Date: November 20, 2019

This sugar cookie recipe is perfect for holiday cookie exchanges

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Outlet: The Anthony Kitchen
News Date: November 18, 2019

We used Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract. They are a family-owned company renowned for their premium vanillas, and their product is the creme de la creme in the world of vanillas thanks to hand-selected vanilla beans and the process of proprietary cold extraction.

News Date: November 18, 2019

This  holiday season use baking as a way to share special moments with family and friends. Whether you’re watching holiday movies or hosting the big Thanksgiving meal, #BaketoShare with Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.

Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread

Outlet: How to Feed A Loon
News Date: November 18, 2019

We are so thrilled to have partnered with the incomparable Nielsen-Massey Vanillas to bring you this wonderful recipe. In our family, holiday baking is a tradition that brings loved ones together in way that is unique and truly special.

News Date: November 14, 2019

According to PureWow food editor Katherine Gillen, good vanilla is a must-have for any self-respecting baker.

Cherry Almond Quick Bread

Outlet: Chocolate with Grace
News Date: November 14, 2019

High- quality extracts are key for the best holiday baked goodies. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas released a Holiday Flavors Bundle that includes a bottle of Pure Almond Extract, Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and Pure Peppermint Extract.

News Date: November 14, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has unveiled a new survey, revealing that millennials, America’s largest generation of adults, are the most enthusiastic age group when it comes to holiday baking.

News Date: November 14, 2019

Lucky for us, Garten makes it very easy to follow in her culinary footsteps, thanks to a page on her website dedicated to her go-to cooking supplies, from a KitchenAid mixer to Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.

News Date: November 14, 2019

Floral and citrus flavours from Nielsen-Massey are also the top choice for of-the-moment bakers like Juliet Sear.

News Date: November 14, 2019

Double the coffee with this rich, coffee-packed cake layered with espresso meringue buttercream frosting. A perfect balance of sweet and savory, this cake recipe can be a morning pick-me-up or cuppa cake closer.

News Date: November 11, 2019

It’s not quite a traditional pumpkin pie, but this caramel pumpkin tart is something special, and it might find a new place in your family traditions.

News Date: November 11, 2019
News Date: November 11, 2019

From a De Laurentiis’ gift basket found on Williams Sonoma’s website to hilarious Food Network products your friends are likely dying to have in their home, here are 15 gifts they’ll love.

News Date: November 6, 2019

The restaurant’s bestseller is its salt and honey pie…Made with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Paste and sweetened with wildflower honey instead of sugar, each slice is served with a tiny glass vial of bee pollen to sprinkle atop before you dig in.

News Date: November 6, 2019

CEO Coaching International, the leading firm for coaching growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce Ramona Cappello as its newest Partner and Coach.

News Date: November 6, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, the world’s leading provider of high-quality fine vanilla and flavor products, today unveiled a new survey, revealing that Millennials, America’s largest generation of adults, are the most enthusiastic age group when it comes to holiday baking.

News Date: November 4, 2019

Topped with swirls of cream cheese icing, this pumpkin cake is easy to make and 100% kid-approved — the perfect fall treat for potlucks, bake sales, and holiday parties.

Vegan Twix

Outlet: Spabettie
News Date: October 31, 2019

A gluten free vegan Twix is easier than you think! homemade Twix candy bars are buttery shortbread cookies, caramel or peanut butter, dipped in chocolate.

News Date: October 31, 2019

November is a great time to save on everything you need for your kitchen, which is handy, given all the entertaining many of us do around the Holidays!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

Outlet: Spabettie
News Date: October 31, 2019

You will want Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip all holiday season! Tangy sweet and spiced with warming pumpkin spice, this holiday dip is the hit of the party.

Granite Kitchen: It’s pumpkin season

Outlet: New Hampshire Union Leader
News Date: October 30, 2019

If you are just carving pumpkins, and not cooking with them, you are missing out on some culinary treats made with this versatile and nutritious member of the squash family.

Halloween Cookie House

Outlet: Spabettie
News Date: October 29, 2019

You will have SO MUCH FUN decorating this haunted Halloween Cookie House. The protein cookie recipe is sturdy, making a fun, kid-friendly party activity.

Holiday Cookie Goodness

Outlet: Dine, Travel & Entertainment
News Date: October 29, 2019

The founders are perfectionists in making the perfect cookie and bar. They use the best ingredients starting with chocolate from Callebaut & Van Leer, Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla, and AA sweet creamery butter.

Easy Candied Walnuts Recipe

Outlet: The Suburban Soapbox
News Date: October 29, 2019

A wonderfully sweet and salty snack, Easy Candied Walnuts Recipe make a great addition to any cheese plate. Equally amazing sprinkled on salads and perfect for gift giving, you won’t believe how simple they are to make.

News Date: October 29, 2019

The recipe makes moist, golden cupcakes with a rich cream filling and a swirl of fluffy chocolate frosting on top. With the “surprise” cream filling, they’re a fun, easy homemade dessert or snack.

News Date: October 15, 2019

When autumn leaves begin to turn color and the weather begins to bluster a cup of hot chocolate, cookies and marshmallows is the winning trifecta to warm you.

News Date: October 15, 2019

Join Claire Saffitz in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make a gourmet version of Sour Patch Kids!

Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe

Outlet: The Suburban Soapbox
News Date: October 15, 2019

A little patience and lots of sugar, that’s what this Easy Caramel Sauce is made of. Sugar is melted down until it becomes a deep amber color then combined with butter, heavy cream and a hint of vanilla to create the ultimate treat topper on the planet.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Outlet: Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
News Date: October 15, 2019

Chocolate and peanut butter is one of those combinations that makes perfect sense. Each flavor can easily stand alone; but together — YUM!

News Date: October 10, 2019

Marina Sousa is owner, pastry chef and designer of Just Cake, located in the Monterey Bay area of California. Just Cake opened in January 2003, and since that time Marina has quickly earned recognition for her impeccable style and the unmatched quality of her cakes.

News Date: October 10, 2019

The Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence will return in January 2020 and the public can begin recommending their choices spanning 15 categories across the region’s culinary community today through October 20th.

News Date: October 10, 2019

This plum custard tart is just the thing for the first blush of fall. It’s something I threw together after coming home from the farmers market with a pint of oblong Italian prune plums and knowing I wanted to bake with them.

Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Outlet: Pook’s Pantry
News Date: October 9, 2019

This upside down cake is studded with fresh cranberries and it makes a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table.

Double chocolate cookies

Outlet: Facilisimo
News Date: October 9, 2019

Cheesecake Recipe

Outlet: Facilisimo
News Date: October 9, 2019
News Date: October 8, 2019
News Date: October 8, 2019

A holiday season without baked goodies would be like a movie without popcorn, burgers without fries or a sundae sans cherry: good but not quite perfect.

Grape Salad

Outlet: A Southern Soul
News Date: October 8, 2019

Simple Grape Salad is amazingly fresh, sweet and creamy with a crunchy topping that’s irresistible! Served as a side dish or a dessert, this easy to make recipe is always a favorite at the holidays, potluck suppers, when you’re entertaining and wedding or baby showers.

Gift Guide – 10 Gifts for Bakers

Outlet: The Toasty Kitchen
News Date: October 7, 2019

How about treating your favorite baker to a high quality bottle of vanilla or almond extract? I’d love to get a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract in my stocking.

Powdered Sugar Glaze

Outlet: Striped Spatula
News Date: October 7, 2019

A simple Powdered Sugar Glaze is an essential recipe to have in your baking repertoire! With just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes, you can elevate any baked good with a beautiful, sweet drizzle.

Easy Shortbread Tart Crust

Outlet: Blossom to Stem
News Date: October 7, 2019

This shortbread tart crust is pretty much foolproof. It’s a press-in crust that’s a simple mixture of flour, confectioners’ sugar, salt, melted butter, and a little bit of vanilla.

Mini Pecan Pies for the Holidays

Outlet: Lynchburg Mama
News Date: October 7, 2019

Pecan Pie has always been one of my favorites but I’ve often missed out because I want to try other delicious desserts available. Offering mini pies gives guests a chance to try more than one dessert!

News Date: October 1, 2019

If you’ve been trying to get a little more mindfulness in your life, whipping up a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies might be exactly what you need. Several studies suggest that creative activities like baking can deliver mindfulness benefits.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

Outlet: Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
News Date: October 1, 2019

These Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting are super soft, moist and topped with a delicious and fluffy marshmallow cream cheese frosting! You’ll love every bite.

Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Outlet: I Can Cook That
News Date: October 1, 2019

So, what could be better than chocolate covered bacon? This recipe, from Nielsen-Massey’s website, originally developed by Pastry Chef Jessica Ellington, is for Maple Bacon Cupcakes, topped with a maple buttercream frosting, crumbled bacon, and a half slice of chocolate dipped bacon.

News Date: September 30, 2019

If you’re a true home baker, then you’ve probably heard of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract. This stuff is hailed as the superior vanilla extract for using pure vanilla, which adds an intense flavor to all baked goods.

News Date: September 30, 2019

On the sweet side, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas recently introduced a No Sugar Added Pure Vanilla Extract for those consumers who are very sensitive to sugar. Trofholz says the company has years of experience crafting consistent, high-quality tasting vanillas and flavors.

News Date: September 30, 2019

My recipe for Brown Butter Nectarine Plum Galette with Vanilla Meringue Topping is made from scratch from the crust to the meringue, making this a very special and elegant dessert. I used Nielsen-Massey’s Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract which has a delicate, fruity flavor that pairs well with the fruits used in this recipe.

News Date: September 27, 2019

If you’re one of the folks who loves almonds, but inexplicably finds yourself wrinkling your nose up at baked goods perfumed with almond extract, the simple reason might be that almond extract is often commercially made from the inside of peach pits, not almonds at all.

Rolled Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Vegan)

Outlet: Jessica in the Kitchen
News Date: September 27, 2019

These Rolled Pumpkin Spice Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie!! They’re deliciously spiced, easy to make, vegan and have the perfect texture!

Classic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Outlet: Sugar and Charm
News Date: September 27, 2019

My kids go crazy for vanilla cupcakes, especially one topped with sprinkles. If I’m being totally honest, I’m more of a chocolate cupcake gal, but even I can’t resist these cupcakes.

News Date: September 27, 2019

We love fall flavors, and this drink fits the bill! This pumpkin cocktail is made with smooth cold brew and a sweetened pumpkin spice cream.

News Date: September 27, 2019

Sometimes you want to make something super simple and delicious, but sometimes you want to challenge yourself and make something that really takes you out of your comfort zone and looks like it came from a fancy patisserie.

Flavor Trends Worth Noting in 2019

Outlet: Food Processing
News Date: September 24, 2019

Global ingredients and cuisine, new twists on comfort foods, creative combinations of the natural and the exotic are trends that continue to gain momentum.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Outlet: Salvage Sister & Mister
News Date: September 23, 2019

Now, wouldn’t this be so great for a hostess gift for Thanksgiving? Or maybe just a snack on a cool fall day. Whatever you do, you will want to make this again and again.

News Date: September 23, 2019

Pumpkin spice cupcakes with vanilla bean buttercream are a treat you’ll be making throughout the fall. Filled with the flavor of warm pumpkin spice they are perfect for a dessert buffet.

News Date: September 23, 2019

We found out straight from the experts what makes each of these three types of vanilla the same, or different, from the next in hopes that you won’t ever have to put baking a cake on hold to debate this ingredient choice ever again.

News Date: September 23, 2019

Celebrity pastry chef Marina Sousa, owner of Just Cake, is forecasting five surprising fall dessert trends for this year…She recently partnered with Nielsen-Massey Vanillas on their Better Your Bake campaign to share step-by-step videos, tips, and recipes for basic baking techniques to help home cooks feel more confident in the kitchen.

Matcha Cookies

Outlet: The Little Kitchen
News Date: September 23, 2019

These chocolate dipped matcha cookies are an easy shortbread cookies recipe! I love drinking matcha green tea so making them into chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are a must!

Autumn Decorated Chocolate Truffles

Outlet: Art of Natural Living
News Date: September 23, 2019

Easy and tasty these Autumn Decorated Chocolate Truffles are perfect for fall. Or change up the colors for any season. ‘Cause chocolate is always welcome.

J Alexanders Carrot Cake Recipe

Outlet: Like a Bubbling Brook
News Date: September 19, 2019

J Alexanders carrot cake recipe — the full copycat version! Tastes just like what they serve warm to your table at J. Alexander’s restaurant: full of carrots and pineapple, soaked in a yummy buttermilk syrup, and topped with the best ever cream cheese frosting.

Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

Outlet: Cupful of Kale
News Date: September 17, 2019

There’s nothing better than a batch of these vegan spiced chocolate chip cookies fresh out the oven on a cold autumn day! They’re soft and gooey on the inside with just the right amount of crunch.

News Date: September 17, 2019

We dug deeper into some of the most popular products sold at Williams Sonoma to see if they could be purchased at another retailer for a better price.

Gold Plated Fast Food

Outlet: Investory News
News Date: September 17, 2019
News Date: September 17, 2019

Nielsen-Massey is pleased to offer a pure vanilla bean paste that meets its unwavering quality standards and allows a lower price point to both its customers and consumers.

News Date: September 12, 2019

With that distinctive chill filtering through the air as summer fades into autumn, there’s nothing like retreating to the kitchen to bake up cozy comfort foods and sweet eats.  After all, it’s officially pumpkin season! If you’re looking to get your pumpkin fix and satisfy your sweet tooth, you can’t go wrong with this pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Pumpkin Cookies

Outlet: Spabettie
News Date: September 11, 2019

The best soft chewy vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are here! Warmly spiced and perfectly cakey, these gluten free cookies are a fall favorite!

News Date: September 9, 2019

You will LOVE this easy to make and delicious vanilla cream pie. Rich, creamy vanilla custard and a cloud of whipped cream fill a flakey butter crust for a decadent dessert guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.

Browned Butter Vanilla Bean Madeleines

Outlet: The Kitchen McCabe
News Date: September 9, 2019

What better way to show you how to make this technical French pastry than with the help of Nielson-Massey Vanillas?! BetterYourBake.com provides all the tips needed to turn out perfect Madeleines and their Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste takes these beauties up a notch in the flavor and quality department.

Homegrown Vanilla

Outlet: Edible South Florida
News Date: September 6, 2019

The world’s most popular flavor, vanilla is essential to home bakers and commercial producers alike, adding fragrant richness to baked goods, ice creams and desserts, and enhancing flavors like chocolate and coffee. It’s even used in perfume.

News Date: September 6, 2019

This French Toast recipe is one of our favorite ways to enjoy Pumpkin Bread… especially on cozy weekends during the holiday season! This works as a casual family breakfast and is also totally brunch worthy.

Best Ever Cream Cheese Buttercream

Outlet: Every Little Thing About
News Date: September 5, 2019
News Date: September 5, 2019

I thought crème brûlée would be the perfect dessert to make using Nielsen-Massey Vanillas products. I have been incorporating Nielsen-Massey extracts into my family’s recipes for two years now (some of my previous reviews can be found here, here, and here).

News Date: September 5, 2019

Celebrity pastry chef Marina Sousa of Just Cakes recently partnered with Nielsen-Massey Vanillas on their Better Your Bake campaign to share step-by-step videos, tips, and recipes using basic baking techniques to help home cooks feel more confident in the kitchen.

News Date: September 5, 2019

Quentin Tarantino is a master at using food in subtle ways to anchor a scene or drive the plot forward. As Pulp Fiction is one of his most popular films ever, I thought it would be fun to analyze the food used in the movie and throw out some ideas for throwing a Tarantino or Pulp Fiction-themed party.

News Date: September 5, 2019

Remember how, a couple weekends ago, I mentioned a recent battle with vegan cupcake recipe testing? These are the cupcakes I was fighting for.
They were, and are, so worth the effort and refining it took to get them just right.

News Date: September 3, 2019

Last night, I stepped out of my comfort zone completely and made a honey pie (honey pie for my honey pie, get it?), and I even made the pastry from scratch. The pie is…the perfect between-season sweet.

The BEST Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Outlet: Preppy Kitchen
News Date: September 3, 2019

This is the ultimate banana cream pie; rich, silky, and indulgent yet so light and dreamy. Full of banana flavor with no artificial ingredients, you’ll love the creamy, crunchy, light and fluffy elements working together in each bite!

Morning Glory Muffins

Outlet: Once Upon a Chef
News Date: September 3, 2019

Morning glory muffins are good to eat and good for you. And, true to their name, they’re a glorious way to start the day.

Indonesian Vanilla Chiffon Cupcake

Outlet: Color Your Recipes
News Date: August 27, 2019

These chiffon cupcakes are soft, moist and loaded with vanilla flavor…they melt in your mouth…and yes, perfect for any occasion.

Vanilla & Brown Butter Peach Cobbler Recipe

Outlet: The House and Homestead
News Date: August 27, 2019

This vanilla and brown butter peach cobbler recipe is the perfect way to use fresh peaches when they’re in season at the height of summer.

Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

Outlet: Spoonful of Flavor
News Date: August 27, 2019

Elevate the flavor of snickerdoodle cupcakes by using brown butter, Nielsen-Massey’s Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste and other fresh ingredients!

News Date: August 27, 2019

If you’d prefer a low ABV or mocktail margarita, there are several non-alcoholic options for replacing orange liqueurs. Orange extract, which receives its flavor from orange peels, is one option.

Peach Melba Cake

Outlet: Baking Sense
News Date: August 27, 2019

My Peach Melba cake is made with vanilla sponge cake layered with fresh peaches, raspberries and creamy vanilla mousse. It’s a showstopping layer cake!

News Date: August 22, 2019

Vanilla is one of those things I took for granted growing up. There was always a small bottle of vanilla extract in the pantry, and I learned the hard way that it smells much better than it tastes!

News Date: August 22, 2019

Former First Lady Laura Bush has not only one but two winning cookie recipes from Family Circle’s Presidential Bake-Off. If you remember, we tried her cowboy cookies and they were a smashing success (seriously, unbelievable).

News Date: August 19, 2019
News Date: August 19, 2019

With a few drops of pure extracts, essential oils, and floral waters, you can breathe new life into old desserts, without having to worry about altering their chemistry.

News Date: August 16, 2019

This Savory French Toast is stuffed with BACON AND CHEESE!

News Date: August 16, 2019

Once you taste Ina’s Tres Leches Cake, you may never go back to regular cake again!

News Date: August 16, 2019

Love to bake but feel like you sometimes do not get the end result you were hoping for? The secret is usually with the technique. It’s time to go back to the basics and break down the top techniques you may not have known you needed to master to be a baking pro.

News Date: August 15, 2019

I’m so proud to share another collaboration with my favorite extract company, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and tell you about how I incorporated their Indonesian Pure Vanilla Extract into my heavenly cookie sandwich recipe!!

No-Churn Ice Cream with Browned Butter Caramel Sauce

Outlet: Don’t Disturb This Groove
News Date: August 15, 2019

Homemade ice cream tastes best and once you’ve had homemade caramel sauce, you will never want the stuff in a jar again! Made with Ugandan Pure Vanilla Extract, it adds a rich, smooth flavor.

Cherry Cheesecake Buttery Blondies

Outlet: Cookaholic Wife
News Date: August 15, 2019

I won’t turn down any dessert that includes browned butter, but it’s especially delicious in this blondie recipe, as it gives the blondie crust a buttery, nutty, crumbly flavor and texture.

Almond Custard Ice Cream Recipe

Outlet: Happy Happy Nester
News Date: August 15, 2019

Don’t cut corners or skimp, since this vanilla bean paste makes this recipe shine!

News Date: August 14, 2019

Today’s post is all about the important steps to making a great Swiss Meringue Buttercream and maybe the most important part of todays post, How to FIX broken Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Because if you know how to fix it you’ll be more confident to make it.

Raspberry Drizzle Loaf Cake

Outlet: Feasting Is Fun
News Date: August 13, 2019

Raspberries may well be my favourite of the summer berries, although it is hard to choose…Let me introduce my Raspberry Drizzle Loaf Cake.

News Date: August 13, 2019

After years of tinkering with my basic gluten-free chocolate cake recipe I have it perfected to the point where I’m told by people who can eat gluten that they prefer my gluten-free chocolate cake and cupcakes to the gluten-containing versions. The following are tips for baking an unbelievably light, flavorful gluten-free chocolate cake…

Vegan Zucchini Bread

Outlet: Spabettie
News Date: August 12, 2019

This one bowl Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe is a tasty way to use up extra zucchini from your garden. Read on for tips: how to make Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread.

Ice cream cone cupcakes

Outlet: Food Heaven Magazine
News Date: August 12, 2019

These ice cream cone cupcakes are the perfect summer party treat!

Weekly Roundup

Outlet: Food Ingredients 1st
News Date: August 12, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, a Dutch provider of fine vanilla extracts and flavor products, has appointed Bill Bond, a veteran food industry sales executive, to join the company as Vice President of Global Sales.

News Date: August 8, 2019

I’m on a rustic fruit dessert kick…This cobbler is a great way to use up peaches if you have a surplus or if you came home with some that turned out to be less than stellar.

News Date: August 7, 2019
News Date: August 7, 2019

William Bond has been named vice-president of global sales at vanilla extracts and flavor products provider Nielsen-Massey Vanillas. Previously, Mr. Bond was vice-president of sales at Eagle Family Food Group, a $350 million branded, private label, canned milk and snacks company.

News Date: August 7, 2019
News Date: August 7, 2019

Espresso Almond Sponge Cake with Mocha Buttercream

Outlet: Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine
News Date: August 7, 2019

I’m a huge fan of Nielsen-Massey vanillas…In this recipe I tried their Ugandan Pure Vanilla Extract, a bold sweet vanilla with notes of chocolate, and loved it!

How to Make a Cream Tart Cake

Outlet: Baker Bettie
News Date: August 7, 2019

Cream tart, letter tart, alphabet tart, cream tart cake…. Whatever you call it, it is all the rage these days. And it’s no surprise! These beautiful tarts are perfect to celebrate any occasion!

August Flavor of the Month

Outlet: Izzy’s Ice Cream
News Date: August 7, 2019

This impeccably smooth ice cream starts with rich, molasses-y brown sugar from Billington’s, and is finished off with mellow undertones of Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It’s a complex, full-bodied flavor that’s perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Peach Bourbon Brown Butter Cake with Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

Outlet: Bunny and Brandy's Brunchtime Blog
News Date: August 7, 2019

Recently my friends at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas released two limited edition vanilla extracts and asked if I’d like to try one of them out. I opted for the Indonesian Vanilla because it was purported to have woody, smokey notes, and that it worked well in high heat/slow bake recipes.

Fresh Homemade Ice Cream

Outlet: Jersey Girl in the Kitchen
News Date: August 7, 2019

The star ingredient that really makes my ice cream shine is this: Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Paste.

No Churn Berry Ice Cream Recipe

Outlet: Close to Home
News Date: July 31, 2019

We wanted to share this no churn Berry Ice Cream recipe before National Ice Cream Month ended.  Thanks to Nielsen-Massey for supplying us with samples to make this and the  Berry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Make or Buy: Vanilla Extract

Outlet: Stir & Strain
News Date: July 30, 2019

In this month’s Make or Buy series we’re thinking ahead to the holidays. Yes… I’m aware that’s 6 months away, but with this ingredient you need to think into the future.

News Date: July 30, 2019

These flavored simple syrups are so much fun, and something that I have been making all summer. You can make them year round, as you can use flavorings that are either in season, or instead substitute, nuts, spices, herbs, extracts, or dried or frozen fruit. I’ve compiled a fun list, but don’t stop there.

News Date: July 29, 2019

This rich, silky chocolate ganache is beyond easy to make and perfect for chocolate glazes, filling cakes and even making truffles!

News Date: July 29, 2019

For Hungry Harry’s, this is just the beginning of something awesome, and I’m happy to have been there since the beginning!

News Date: July 29, 2019

A Home Maker’s Paradise

Outlet: InTouch Rugby
News Date: July 23, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, a family-owned and operated company that specializes in high-quality vanilla extracts and flavors. The below recipes will definitely elevate any summer activity!

Snickerdoodle Smoothie

Outlet: Spabettie
News Date: July 23, 2019

This vegan Snickerdoodle Smoothie is a mildly sweet smoothie with that distinct flavor of the cookie! Perfect for breakfast, snack, post workout!

News Date: July 18, 2019

Bon Appétit’s Brad and Claire are back for a very special crossover episode (Part 1!) of It’s Alive. Claire says they’re making doughnuts with sourdough starter. Brad’s trying to make “sourdoughnuts” a thing. Who will win?

News Date: July 18, 2019

In this episode, we talk with Miro Uskokovic, the Executive Pastry Chef of Gramercy Tavern…Chef Miro’s contemporary American desserts are created out of a collection of personal memories and experiences, as well as international influence.

Zucchini Bread

Outlet: Once Upon a Chef
News Date: July 18, 2019

This zucchini bread studded with walnuts and currants (or chocolate chips, if you prefer) is a great way to use up your summer zucchini.

Baking Hacks for Better Baking

Outlet: Mom Knows Best
News Date: July 16, 2019

My favorite pure vanilla is crafted from premium, hand-selected Ugandan vanilla beans. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Ugandan Pure Vanilla Extract has a flavor profile that is bold and creamy-sweet with notes of chocolate.

Cherry Galette

Outlet: Modern Honey
News Date: July 16, 2019

If you ask any baker, they will tell you that pie can be a tad finicky. Since we are all about simplifying and making things easier in the summer, I am sharing a simple no-fuss rustic cherry galette.

News Date: July 15, 2019

Summer Foods & Drinks Feature Segment! For Everyday, Events and for Parties!

News Date: July 15, 2019

To help me learn to bake (and hopefully you too), I’ve teamed up with an iconic brand in the baking world, Nielsen Massey to learn how to better my bake with the help of their “Better Your Bake” campaign.

Sour Cherry Cobbler

Outlet: Baking Sense
News Date: July 15, 2019

Sour Cherry Cobbler in a cast iron skillet is an easy-going recipe. Juicy sour cherries are baked under a topping of cream biscuits with a hint of almond. It’s the perfect dessert for casual summer dining.

No-Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream

Outlet: Cupcakes and Kale Chips
News Date: July 15, 2019

No-Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream is super easy and fun for kids of all ages. Enjoy a scoop of this frozen dessert that tastes cake batter with its rich vanilla flavor and tons of rainbow sprinkles.

Tres Leches Cake

Outlet: Binging with Babish
News Date: July 15, 2019
News Date: July 11, 2019

The Summer Fancy Foods Show was a whirlwind of activity with demonstrations, presentations and HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of food products amassed under one roof (The Javits Center in New York City). I went to discover all the new food trends with one of my official taste testers (Scott) for the 3-day extravaganza.

News Date: July 9, 2019

Have you ever made brown butter? Beurre noisette, as it’s called in French, is so incredibly easy to make and it imparts a wonderful, seductive flavor to both savory and sweet recipes…You can learn how to brown butter with this video from Nielsen-Massey.

News Date: July 8, 2019

In the summertime, I am all about ways to incorporate fresh fruit. This Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake recipe is such a welcome dessert to bring as it appeals to both adults and kids alike.

Healthy Coffee Cake

Outlet: Spabettie
News Date: July 8, 2019

Blueberry breakfast cake? Cake for breakfast? Yes! This healthy Coffee Cake recipe is bursting with fresh berries in a lightly sweet, hearty crumb.

News Date: July 3, 2019

This pesky vegan vanilla sponge cake recipe has taken me seven(!) attempts to perfect – I have been searching for the holy grail of ‘free-from’ baking for such a long time!

Rustic Sour Cherry Cake

Outlet: Baking Sense
News Date: July 3, 2019

This Sour Cherry Cake is a simple and homey treat. The rustic almond cake is studded with a whole pound of fresh sour cherries (but you can use frozen or jarred). It’s a totally unfussy recipe.

News Date: July 1, 2019

What does your favorite Starburst say about you?

News Date: July 1, 2019

Want an apricot dessert without too much fuss? This Fresh Apricot Cake with Sugared Almonds is in the Top 10 of summer cakes because it’s made from fresh apricots, a simple batter and is topped with sugared almonds instead of heavy frosting.

News Date: July 1, 2019

Strawberry shortcake is one of those classics that’s tough to beat. I make it at least once every summer when strawberries are at their peak of ripeness and juiciness.

July Flavor of the Month

Outlet: Izzy's Ice Cream
News Date: July 1, 2019

Have you ever had a late night craving but putting together the ultimate midnight snack seems like way too much work? That’s where Midnight Graham Crunch comes in!

Sour Cherry Crumb Pie

Outlet: Baking Sense
News Date: June 28, 2019

Sour Cherry Crumb Pie is a crazy-delicious, seasonal treat. Did you know that cherries and almonds are natural flavor partners?

News Date: June 26, 2019

Mint chocolate chip ice cream is my kid’s favorite flavor. If we go out for ice cream, at least one of them will order mint chocolate chip ice cream. I had some extra Swiss Meringue buttercream leftover from a cake I made and decided to make a cupcake inspired by their favorite ice cream flavor.

Tequila Sunrise Freezer Pops

Outlet: Boulder Locavore
News Date: June 26, 2019

Tequila Sunrise Freezer Pops are a great way for adults to take the heat out of a summer’s day. This easy recipe fills freezer pop bags to make an icy boozy treat!

The Cake I Served to Anthony Bourdain

Outlet: Pastry Chef Online
News Date: June 26, 2019

In honor of Anthony Bourdain’s birthday, I want to tell you about how I made and served this fantastic chocolate stout cake to him.

News Date: June 24, 2019
News Date: June 24, 2019

This is my absolute favorite monster cookie recipe. They turn out incredibly soft and chewy and with lots of texture from the addition of the oats.

News Date: June 24, 2019

In the last 20 years, I’ve eaten a lot of vegan ice cream — some of it good but much of it bad. However, I knew great vegan ice cream was possible based on the small miracle that is Trader Joe’s brand vegan ice cream. So I set out to find the best recipe for homemade vegan ice cream.

Dessert on the grill? Why not?

Outlet: New Hampshire Union Leader
News Date: June 24, 2019

On those few recent warm and sunny days we’ve experienced so far this summer, I decided to make some room on the grill so I could experiment with grilled desserts.

News Date: June 24, 2019

You’ll always find a pitcher of tea in my refrigerator. But not because I made it or drink it daily. Iced tea is my husband’s beverage of choice and he can easily drink a gallon or more every day in the summer.

Have a case of the Mondays?

Outlet: Izzy's Ice Cream
News Date: June 24, 2019

We start with a premium Cocoa Powder from Guittard to create the chocolatey flavor explosion found in Chocolate Caramel Superstar. This flavorful Cocoa Powder comes from the amazing Jersey cow! Nielsen Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract is poured right into the mixing Ice Cream.

News Date: June 24, 2019

The Summer Fancy Food Show takes place June 23 -25 at the Javits Center in New York City. One of the exhibitors at that show is Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, which will be showcasing two new pure vanilla extracts.

News Date: June 24, 2019

Deliciously tangy, creamy and luscious! This (no-churn!) paleo and keto frozen yogurt is one delicous and refreshing low carb treat!

News Date: June 24, 2019

Our keto ice cream recipe is made with low carb ingredients and a low glycemic sweetener that won’t raise your blood sugar level. Just as long as you aren’t eating the entire batch in one day, you won’t get kicked out of ketosis.

News Date: June 24, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas today announced it will introduce its two new single-origin pure vanilla extracts from Uganda and Indonesia to attendees at the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show. The pure vanilla extracts, available for retail and foodservice customers, are part of the company’s larger line of single-origin vanilla products, including those sourced from Madagascar, Mexico and Tahiti.

News Date: June 11, 2019

This early in the season, the herb garden at Dugg Hill Farm Bakery in Woodstock sports some small clumps of herbs.

Rhubarb Curd

Outlet: Blossom to Stem
News Date: June 10, 2019

This rhubarb curd is what I turn to when I want a rhubarb dessert without those pesky fibrous bits. This one is perfectly smooth and just lovely.

News Date: June 10, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Launches New Campaign To Educate Home Bakers To Better Their Bake and Experience The Benefits Of Baking Bliss

News Date: June 10, 2019

Plant-based foods are in huge demand, and the cake sector is joining into this important development by introducing new products that appeal to the growing number of vegan consumers in America.

News Date: June 5, 2019

Janie’s Cakes operates out of a small city in East Texas. But its production is impacted by severe weather around the world and other unexpected challenges.

News Date: June 4, 2019

Celebrating a summer birthday or just toasting to summer in general? Then it’s time to brush up on those cupcake-making skills.

Red velvet melting moments

Outlet: New Idea Food
News Date: June 4, 2019

There’s nothing new about melting moments, and I’ve been making these for years, so they’re absolutely ripe for reinvention! I’ve merged them with the fashionable flavours and stunning colours of red velvet cake.

Very Vanilla with Beth Nielsen

Outlet: Fine Cooking Podcast
News Date: June 3, 2019

“Plain vanilla” is anything but. In this episode, we chat with Nielsen-Massey’s Beth Nielsen about the different varieties of vanilla, plus some surprising ways to use vanilla in your cooking.

News Date: June 3, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, the world’s leading provider of high-quality fine vanilla extracts and flavor products, today announced its first-ever integrated consumer education campaign dubbed “Better Your Bake.”

News Date: May 29, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas recently announced its first-ever integrated consumer education campaign that will educate home bakers and help them advance their skills. The “Better Your Bake” campaign is designed to guide them in perfecting their technique and gaining baking confidence.

News Date: May 29, 2019

Rose water is one of those ingredients I’ve always appreciated in something prepared by someone else, but I’ve shied away from using it in my own preparations…But earlier this month I picked up a bottle and have been using it — quite sparingly — with delightful results.

Strawberry Peach Sonker with Milk Dip

Outlet: Pastry Chef Online
News Date: May 29, 2019

I am spotlighting North Carolina’s contribution to the vast panoply of fruity desserts comprised of cobblers, crisps, grunts, slumps, andowdy, and buckles: the sonker.

Fudgy Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Outlet: Delightful Mom Food
News Date: May 29, 2019

If you love to indulge in fudge and chocolate pudding then you will love this ultra-fudgy avocado chocolate pudding recipe!

News Date: May 29, 2019

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has launched its first-ever integrated consumer education campaign dubbed “Better Your Bake.” The campaign, said the company, features Food Network’s “Challenge” Champion and cake designer Marina Sousa.

News Date: May 29, 2019
News Date: May 29, 2019

This strawberry rhubarb crisp with oat flour might be the best version of the humble, rustic dessert I’ve ever eaten. And it happens to be gluten free and 100% whole grain.

News Date: May 29, 2019

This week, Barry Callebaut and the government of Cameroon signed a letter of intent, to intensify the cooperation on sustainable cocoa farming – in particular, supporting the next generation of cocoa farmers.

News Date: May 29, 2019

Chef Bryant Terry, the chef, educator and author of Afro-Vegan, may be renowned for his food activism as Chef-in-Residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora – and the (organic) apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…

News Date: May 29, 2019

Ahh…baking. For many people, getting into a baking project helps them get out of their own head, creating an in-the-moment zone of relaxation.

News Date: May 29, 2019

For home and professional chefs, the most often used form of vanilla is extract.

News Date: May 29, 2019

Vanilla gets a bad rap. When someone wants to say that something is uninteresting or uninspiring, he or she might say, “That’s so vanilla.”

News Date: May 29, 2019

The bundt tin produces a gorgeous sculptural sponge – just add orange-blossom fondant and crystallised primroses.

News Date: May 16, 2019

The Bon Appétit Foodcast covers it all: the restaurant scene across the country, a peek inside the minds of the world’s best chefs, the cooking techniques you should be trying out at home, and a behind-the-scenes look at how our writers and editors do what they do.

News Date: May 16, 2019

There’s nothing like a nice, hot cup of… water with lemon in the morning?

News Date: May 16, 2019

I didn’t know how much I needed vanilla simple syrup in my life until I made it for the first time. Once I had it around the house, I started using it in everything.

Vanilla: 5 Countries, 5 Flavors

Outlet: Pastry Arts Magazine
News Date: May 16, 2019

Beth Nielsen—3rd generation owner & Vice President of Culinary for Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Pastry Plus contributing sponsor—as well as Emily Luchetti—Chief Pastry Officer of Big Night Restaurant Group and ICC Dean of Pastry—offered up their expertise on the complex flavors, agriculture, production and varietals of vanilla.

News Date: May 16, 2019

I’m the first to admit that I don’t bake a lot. But when I do? I make sure to use the very best ingredients I can get my hands on — including Nielsen-Massey’s amazing vanilla products!

News Date: May 13, 2019

Professional bakers share which particular mixes they endorse, including Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines and more.

Homemade Strawberry Curd Recipe

Outlet: The Mom Maven
News Date: May 13, 2019

This isn’t a difficult recipe to make, especially if you have a few important tools. I use Neilsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Powder instead of vanilla extract.

News Date: May 13, 2019

Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake is a twist on the classic dessert featuring the popular pairing of two early summer fruits. For the purists, there’s an all-rhubarb option too.

Simple Coconut Cold Brew

Outlet: Spabettie
News Date: May 8, 2019

This Simple Coconut Cold Brew is rich in flavor and easy to make, and brings all the benefits of coconut water.

News Date: May 8, 2019

Memorable Ice Cream Snags Blue Ribbon

Outlet: New Haven Independent
News Date: May 7, 2019

As Kelly Ciccone scooped rounds of her acclaimed chocolate ice cream into cones, she served more than just milk, cream, chocolate, sugar…

News Date: May 6, 2019

A true Strawberry Shortcake is not a layer cake, it’s a biscuit topped with fresh berries and mounds of whipped cream.

Ultimate baked lemon cheesecake

Outlet: Food Heaven Magazine
News Date: May 6, 2019

You’ve never tasted anything as good as this baked lemon cheesecake…

News Date: May 6, 2019

These flourless chocolate chip cookies are not only vegan, gluten and grain free, they are SUPER TASTY.

News Date: April 30, 2019

The GTA’s latest fancy food hall is now open at Mississauga’s Square One Shopping Centre.

Berry Sauce Recipe

Outlet: My Gluten-Free Kitchen
News Date: April 29, 2019

This naturally gluten-free berry sauce is delicious over pound cake, ice cream, waffles or pancakes, or as a filling in crepes.

News Date: April 26, 2019

Imagine being Chris Morocco and one day, Carla Lalli Music drops by your station in the Test Kitchen: BA’s best chocolate chip cookie, due next Friday, in the Google drive by EOD.

My Favorite Finds – April

Outlet: Pumpkin 'n Spice
News Date: April 26, 2019

Ok, let’s get down to business. I’m back with another Amazon Finds post for April! And just incase you missed the first post from February, you can view it here.

News Date: April 25, 2019

If you love to cook and bake as much as I do, you realize the benefits on a well-stocked kitchen.

Vanilla Pineapple Cake Recipe

Outlet: Cook Eat Share
News Date: April 25, 2019

Spices for Long Term Storage

Outlet: Survival Blog
News Date: April 23, 2019

Kumquat Marmalade with Vanilla Bean

Outlet: Color Your Recipes
News Date: April 9, 2019

Sugar Cookie Bars

Outlet: Modern Honey
News Date: April 5, 2019

…my favorite 9 x 13 baking pan for less than 20 bucks. I also love to use Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Bean Paste in my frosting….

News Date: April 5, 2019
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News Date: April 4, 2019

Nielsen-Massey’s Ugandan Pure Vanilla Extract features a bold, creamy-sweet flavor profile with notes of chocolate. It is a versatile,…

News Date: April 4, 2019

…vanilla pod if you’re feeling extravagant) 1/4 teaspoon rose water (I use Neilsen Massey) Directions Preheat oven to 190 degrees…

News Date: April 3, 2019

Spring for Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Bean Paste Here is something all you chefs, bakers and cooks can get excited…

The World in a Teacup

Outlet: Columbia Metropolitan - Online
News Date: April 2, 2019
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Rosewater Buttercream

Outlet: Bakers Brigade
News Date: March 31, 2019

…or cream 1teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4teaspoon rosewaterI prefer Nielsen-Massey brand 1/4 teaspoon salt a few drops of…

News Date: March 27, 2019

… 4 large free-range eggs beaten 100 g Greek-style yoghurt 2 tsp Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water 200 g ground almonds…

News Date: March 25, 2019

It has always been a mystery to me that the word “vanilla” can be used to mean “ordinary,” because good vanilla is one of the most divine flavors…

News Date: March 22, 2019

…extract for a bigger punch of vanilla flavor for less money. “We use the Nielsen-Massey one, which I think has a good taste to it,…

News Date: March 21, 2019

…Vanilla Extract few drops orange food colouring few drops Star Kay White Orange Extract few drops To decorate: 4 …

Pavlova Fruit Tart

Outlet: Barefoot Contessa - Food Network
News Date: March 20, 2019

chocolate chipless cookies

Outlet: Hummingbird High
News Date: March 19, 2019

…creamier) and high-quality vanilla extract (none of the fake stuff) like Nielsen-Massey or Watkins Double-Strength Vanilla. It’s…

News Date: March 18, 2019

Perfect for bake sales, packed lunches, and even just as a treat on the go, these carrot and courgette mini loaves are a sweet treat that’s not to be…

Easy Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Outlet: Sammy Approves
News Date: March 16, 2019

…Vanilla Extract, with Pure Vanilla Extract, 11 Ounce (Packaging may vary)Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract,…

Orange Muffins

Outlet: FIVEheartHOME
News Date: March 14, 2019

…of baked goods to use a good quality pure vanilla extract. I used to be a Nielsen-Massey snob — and I still looooooove the stuff —…

News Date: March 13, 2019

Nielsen-Massey, manufacturer of shelf-stable spices and extracts, has added a new vanilla bean paste to its lineup. The good is made of…

News Date: March 11, 2019
News Date: March 8, 2019

…. Wilderness Poets Pure Vanilla Powder – Organic Vanilla Bean Powder Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder Heilala…

Tale Of 2 Stock Markets

Outlet: Yahoo Finance
News Date: March 4, 2019

…The answer depended on whether you were a Republican or a Democrat! The Spectrem Group, which conducts ongoing primary research on…

News Date: December 21, 2018

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News Date: November 13, 2018

Here are nine of the best coffee gift sets to give to your java-loving friends, clients, teachers, family and yourself.

News Date: October 5, 2018

PRODUCTS: New Flavors From McCormick Global Spices, Nielsen-Massey & Pereg Posted on October 5, 2018 by thenibble [1] Not just any…

News Date: October 2, 2018

Rich Stearns, president emeritus of Christian aid organization World Vision U.S., joins us to chat with his friend and author Debbie Macomber about…

VANILLA TAHINI RICE CRISPY TREATS

Outlet: Feasting on Fruit
News Date: September 28, 2018

With simple ingredient lists like this, ingredient quality matters even more. Which is why we love Nielsen-Massey because they are not messing around…

News Date: September 12, 2018

by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 3:42PM EDT WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The Family Business Center…

Creamy Carrot Orange Soup

Outlet: Nutmeg Nanny
News Date: September 10, 2018

…or serve plain for a Meatless Monday treat. This post is sponsored by Nielsen-Massey. All opinions are 100% my own. I know we have…

News Date: July 27, 2018

2018-07-27T20:10:00Z Ice cream shops, take cover: The vanilla crisis is still going strong. Baskin-Robbins parent company Dunkin’…

News Date: July 27, 2018

…start producing vanilla beans, Craig Nielsen of Waukegan, Illinois-based Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Inc. said last year. Vanilla…

News Date: July 25, 2018

…heavy whipping cream) 1 tablespoon Chocolate or Vanilla extract I used Nielsen-Massey Chocolate Extract Unsweetened Cocoa…

Ginger Mint and Honey Lavender Iced Teas

Outlet: Three Tomatoes, The
News Date: July 24, 2018

…dried mint leaves, 1/8-teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional), I use Nielsen- Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract…

News Date: July 22, 2018

…vanilla flavor, add an extra 1/2 up to one teaspoon paste.) I’m a fan of Nielsen-Massey’s vanilla products, especially their Pure…

News Date: July 17, 2018

…is important for most desserts, and ice cream is no exception. Thanks to Nielsen-Massey Vanillas for sending over vanilla extract to…

Best Buttermilk Birthday Cake

Outlet: Sweetapolita
News Date: July 15, 2018

…pans. It’s so handy to have 3! For the the vanilla bean paste, I used Nielsen Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste. For…

News Date: July 15, 2018

…Coffee Burr Mill – $23.99 Cuisinart Automatic Burr Mill – $39.99 Nielsen Massey Vanilla Sugar – $25.00 Easy Life Milk Frother -…

News Date: July 10, 2018

Do you really want to delete the list, ? Cancel Delete Note This won’t delete the recipes and articles you’ve saved, just the list. You must be…

News Date: June 2, 2018

… For the the vanilla extract in the cupcakes themselves, I always use Nielsen Massey Pure Vanilla Extract and for the vanilla bean…

News Date: May 29, 2018

… A group of resident artists from the Mercy Housing Lakefront art therapy program are…

News Date: May 25, 2018

…two 8-inch round pans, if you prefer. For the vanilla bean paste, I used Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste, but you can…

Fresh Raspberry Lemon Cookies with Glaze

Outlet: Food Charlatan, The
News Date: May 22, 2018

…but I had two jars of it in my cupboard: one from a couple years ago when Nielsen Massey sent me a box of different products when I…

Almond Crusted Cod with Orange Sauce

Outlet: How To Feed A Loon
News Date: May 21, 2018

…recipe and Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette recipe is sponsored by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, but,… The post Almond…

News Date: May 11, 2018

… The web site of the nonprofit World Vision maintains the average distance to obtain…

News Date: May 11, 2018

…different path, from a high-profile career in network television sales to nonprofit executive. Seeing that, even in the depths of extreme…

The Food Ingredient Panic Meter

Outlet: Bloomberg Businessweek
News Date: May 10, 2018
News Date: May 5, 2018

…dish that’s perfect for serving for brunch. This post is sponsored by Nielsen-Massey. How’s your brunch game these days? If you’re…

Indy Style

Outlet: WISH-TV
News Date: May 3, 2018

start. randy: you don’t want anything warmer than that. amber: good recovery weather. thank you. we are talking about drinking water. you are an ambassador for world vision. i can just walk into the green 10:23 AMroom and go get me a bottle of water and set it down. tracy: like an endless supply of clean water. there are people in developing countries, many in africa, who don’t have access to clean water. 844 million people without access. amber: that is staggering. tracy: it is really crazy. am…

News Date: May 2, 2018

Company: Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Website: nielsenmassey.com Ingredient Snapshot: Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has…

Local pastors race for clean water

Outlet: Austin Weekly News - Online
News Date: April 30, 2018

…worked with Austin community members for the last four years organizing World Vision runs to help provide clean water for people in…

News Date: April 20, 2018

…corner of the Instagram photo, here’s exactly what’s in Ina’s pantry. Nielsen Massey Vanilla Extract: Ina has Tahitian vanilla…

News Date: April 11, 2018

…complications from their water source. The Christian relief organization World Vision has a mission to end the global water crisis….

News Date: April 4, 2018

28/03/2018 18:12:18 The Spectrem Group’s Market Insights Report 2018 found that the rise came from rising stock prices and increased…

Seasonal Pantry: Hop into spring with carrot cake

Outlet: Press Democrat Online, The
News Date: April 3, 2018

…cake and the frosting. Now I prefer to use vanilla bean paste, produced by Nielsen-Massey and available in the spice section of good…

Strawberry Lemonade Muffins + Giveaway

Outlet: Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
News Date: March 24, 2018

*This post has been sponsored by Nielsen-Massey Flavors.   All views and opinions shared are my own.* No matter what it looks like…

News Date: February 27, 2018

New Moms & Bright Endeavors | Supporting Young Mothers in Need 02/27/18 12:05PM New Moms is an organization…

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