David Leite

Simple. Seasonal. Sophisticated. Sassy. Sublime. All qualities we swoon to in a dessert. All found right here.

This pork loin, with its fennel and garlic rub and apples and onions roasted on the same sheet pan, is about to become your new favorite supper salvation.

It's remarkable what you can do with a can of beans. Here it's transformed into a pretty classy purée (aka poor man's hummus).

Shame we didn't have these little lovelies on our plates when we were being admonished by our parents to "eat your veggies!"

Magically delicate and nuanced cookies that satisfy the little kid cookie craving in an adult sorta way.

Perhaps the easiest gazpacho recipe ever, this Spanish classic will have you swearing off takeout all summer long.

Sweet but not too sweet, this simple summer dessert is essentially the French take on fruit crumble. Mon Dieu, we love the French.

Why make banh mi at home? Uh, why not? Besides, you'll never find this swanky salmon rendition anywhere else.

Allow us to introduce you to borekitas. A staple in the eastern Mediterranean, these savory pastries put equal emphasis on pastry and cheese to what we consider divine effect.

This swanky sangria relies on a pretty pink rosé and some seriously stunning summer fruits for its sassy and savvy look and taste.

Almost as good as cramming tacos from a street cart in your piehole late at night with pork juice dripping from your elbow.

Why make your own mustard? Because you can. And if that's not reason enough, there's no comparison between this and the store-bought stuff. Enough said.

David details how he HATES to fly—save for those quiet and contemplative moments when he flies off into the sunrise.

Grill. Boil. Microwave. Roast. Campfire. We've got all the best ways to cook your childhood fave right here.

Made with crusty French bread in place of squishy hot dog buns, this dog is reminiscent of what you'll find on the streets of Paris.

With its blend of mascarpone and Parmesan, this roux-less—and fuss-less—creamed spinach isn't what you grew up with at your grandma's table. And no one's complaining about that.

What, pray tell, is a mean shandy, you ask? Think of a regular shandy with a spirited streak. There you have it.

Who knew these buttery, airy, delicate little cakes were so simple to make...and so irresistibly delicious?! (Well, Proust, for one...)

Sweet tea. Whiskey. Lemon juice. That's all it takes to make a sassy summertime cocktail you'll want to sip all afternoon long.

We're not going to do a song and dance to try to entice you to bake this cherry pie. We don't need to. Just look at it. A stunner, right? And wait'll you taste it. Here's how to make it.