The most important flavor carrier of vanilla is the pulp inside the fruit. But the pod itself is also rich in flavor and can still be used. By cooking the vanilla pods, you transfer their flavors to the dish.
In fact, almost all sweet dishes can be combined with vanilla: biscuits, cakes, puddings, rice pudding, jams… But it is also worth adding a light vanilla note to savory dishes. For example, the queen of spices refines fine vegetables or sauces for various meat and fish dishes.