Our vanilla ice cream recipe is perfect for those who have never made ice cream in their life, as well as ice cream aficionados looking for a go-to, tried-and-true recipe to keep in their back pocket.

Even if you don’t own an ice cream machine, you can still whip up a batch at home with just a few ingredients and a little patience.

As you enjoy your next scoop of homemade or store-bought ice cream: “Remember that ice cream is about scent. As it melts, the ...