Vanilla extract is at its best when used for baking and desserts. However, did you know that this ingredient can be used in various other ways in the kitchen? Check out some of them below.
Add it to Your Tomato Sauce
It turns out that vanilla extract pairs up perfectly with the tomato sauce. Adding a splash of vanilla extract late in the cooking process will counter the acidity of the tomato sauce and help all the flavors to stand out.
Make Your Smoothies Better
Even a small amount of vanilla extract can make all the difference with your smoothies. This is especially the case with smoothies made out of veggies that are not exactly high on the sweet (or tasty) scale.
Use it as a Burn Remedy
If you suffer a small burn by touching a hot pan or getting in the way of splashing oil, vanilla extract can help. The vaporizing alcohol in vanilla extract will cool the burn and prevents blistering, according to people who tried this method.
Freshen Up Your Microwave
Microwaves can often catch a bad smell, especially if you use them for food with a strong odor, like fish. If this happens in your kitchen, simply pour some vanilla extract into a microwave-safe container and microwave it for 60 seconds. After this treatment, your microwave will be like new.
