Using a real vanilla bean to make this homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup gives you a warm, sweet vanilla flavor that beats store-bought versions every time. Try this in your favorite coffee or cocktail!

You won’t regret keeping this syrup in your fridge all season long. Bring all ingredients to a simmer over medium-low in a small saucepan, stirring often to dissolve sugar. Simmer until reduced ...

Simple syrup is found in plenty of cocktails and recipes, and luckily, making it is as straightforward as its name - simple.

Mardi Gras, which falls on March 4 this year, is synonymous with lively parades, dazzling beads, and, of course, the iconic King Cake. Every year, I make a king cake. This year, I decided to transform ...