Kapusta (Ukrainian Cabbage Soup)

Kapusta (Ukrainian Cabbage Soup)

Cabbage soup might elicit a collective cringe in the West, where it’s connected to crash diets and the impossible quest for a “bikini body.” But in Ukrainian homes—and across much of Eastern Europe—it’s seen as the opposite: comfort food. My grandmother makes kapusta (cabbage soup) for every special occasion. It’s the first thing we eat…

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Creamy Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts

Creamy Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts

This one-pan pasta with creamy Asiago sauce is quick and easy for busy weeknights and ready to impress guests. Whole-wheat spaghetti and Brussels sprouts make this dish a tasty way to get your fiber. You can microwave the Brussels sprouts. However, cooking them in a skillet with aromatics significantly enhances their flavor. This Creamy Spaghetti…

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