Kielbasa & Cabbage Soup

This Eastern European soup (called kapusniak in Polish) is traditionally made with sauerkraut. To keep the sodium in check in this healthy recipe, we use fresh cabbage and save the sauerkraut for a deliciously salty-sour garnish.
Pear & Cardamom Caramel Upside-Down Cake

The winds are changing and autumn is in the air, which means pears are now in season. This warming, comforting cake makes the most of these gems and is just right for this time of year. The pears get softened by the aromatic, cardamom-infused caramel sauce, and the almond-scented sponge with a hint of orange […]
Butter Pecan Ice Cream

I’ve never made or eaten homemade ice cream that is this silky, smooth, and delicious. I followed the ingredients and directions closely with only one small diversion, I prepared my custard the night before, transferred it to a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerated it overnight so I could put it in my little […]