Stand Mixer

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 5 hr

"My grandmother, who emigrated from Sweden to the United States when she was a little girl, passed on to our family a taste for cardamom," writes Lisa Tracy of Marion, Iowa.

The recipe calls for a pastry bag, but the meringue disks can also be formed with a spatula. If made ahead, the meringue will soften slightly from contact with the buttercream.

This recipe was created to accompany White Chocolate Cream

For a shiny finish, brush the warm tart with melted apricot preserves.

Canned yams make this side dish a snap.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min

Perfect for an elegant dinner party, this sophisticated dessert is a snap to make.