Leite's Culinaria
Leite's Culinaria: A Food Blog of Recipes, Food Writing, and Cooking
Recipes
Vegan Chocolate Cake
Yup. This cake is vegan. It’s also chocolate through and through. Dare you to guess which of those facts is inspiring omnivores and vegans alike to rave.
Monster Chocolate M&M Cookies
These chocolatey sensations–with their crisp edges and chewy centers–are monstrous in size as well as their lineup of kooky ingredients.
Red Chili and Cheddar Crackers
A made-from-scratch riff on Cheez-Its, these crackers boast actual Cheddar cheesiness, not stain-your-fingers fake cheeziness.
Super Bowl Sunday Seafood Gumbo
This Cajun standby tastes pretty swell the other 364 days of the year, too–especially if you swill a cold beer or six as you stand at the stove.
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Cheez Doodles Français-Style
A year in Paris can rid an American of many an uncivilized habit. But as Adam Ried explains, a dependency on Cheez Doodles isn’t one of them.
A Bolognese Sauce to Appease the Grandmother Within
Is there anything more soothing than standing before a big, slowly burbling pot of Bolognese and stirring for hours? We didn’t think so.
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Multimedia
Fennel Baked in Cream
Fennel turns meltingly tender and oh so sweet when slowly, slowly, slowly braised in cream, cheese, and butter. One more reason to be enamored with the holidays.
Authors’ Answers: Amanda Hesser
In this podcast, David chats with food writer and cookbook author Amanda Hesser about her The Essential New York Times Cookbook.
Authors’ Answers: Lucinda Scala Quinn
In this podcast, David chats with Lucinda Scala Quinn, food editor and author of the cookbook, Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys.
Turkey and White Bean Chili
Turkey sausage infused with Italian seasonings makes this chili flavorful. Onions, red bell peppers, a can of tomatoes, and beans make it fast.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
An inspired meal in minutes, this harried weeknight spaghetti solution melds eggs, cheese, and pancetta into a creamy sauce that cloaks every last strand.
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