Leite's Culinaria
Leite's Culinaria: A Food Blog of Recipes, Food Writing, and Cooking
Recipes
Cornmeal-Bacon Waffles with Thyme-Infused Maple Syrup
Ever done a face-plant in a stack of waffles? Neither had we–until this recipe. We have a hunch you’re going to want to know them up close and personal, too.
Classic Pad Thai
The dish many of us think of when we think of Thai food, these stir-fried noodles are an authentic and sigh-inducing balance of salty, sour, and sweet.
Thai Chile-Vinegar Sauce | Nam Som
A little tart, a little sweet, and a little hot, this Thai staple is both dipping and drizzling sauce. One taste and you’ll understand why it’s a classic.
Maple Syrup Snow
Embrace your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this quaint, toffee-like sweet. Its provenance may be outdated, but its appeal transcends time.
Hey, now whip up more recipesWritings
Zen and the Art of Cooking for The One
When The One goes to a yoga retreat for a week to cleanse body and mind, David tries cooking healthy when he returns…with unexpected results.
Hungoevr, er, Hangover Cures
You may not be thinking this now, but with this stash of hangover fixes both tempting and therapeutic, you can snatch hope from failure, triumph from despair. Milton Crawford explains.
Kick back and enjoy more food writingSlideshows
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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