David Leite

The stinky spring alliums known as ramps are an ephemeral specialty. Get them while you can and turn them into an (almost) everlasting compound butter.

Just when you thought classic tarte tatin could get no lovelier, here comes fig tarte tatin.

No-knead Italian bread that's rustic, crusty, and easy as heck. The hardest part is the waiting, so plan accordingly. But believe us when we tell you that it's absolutely worth it.

On their 24th anniversary, David recounts his nearly disastrous mystery date with The One, and how their life together almost didn't happen.

Oh, my, my, my, my. That's what we think of this lovely late-summer cobbler in a skillet.

Easy and slow cooker friendly. Do we really need to say anything else?

Sorta like a cheater's chicken cacciatore, these tipsy chicken drumsticks make a simple weeknight dinner that's sufficiently spectacular to serve to guests.

Made in a single pan with so much ease you'll be wanting to make them every night. We dare so you'll hear no complaints.

Or, as we like to say, quickles. And we mean quick not just in terms of how little time they take to make. But also in terms of how quickly they'll disappear as you're blissing out on them.

This cherry tomato confit is sweet and easy and a lovely way of preserving summer. Here's how to make it.

Inspired by Mexican street fare, this corn on the cob tempers smoky chipotle with the tang of lime and the sweetness of butter.

You heard us. The solar eclipse is the perfect excuse to indulge in cake. Chocolate cake. Really deliciously dark chocolate cake that'll overshadow everything else in your life.

With one taste of these quesadillas, we sighed and said, "Okay, so THAT'S what you're supposed to do with squash blossoms!"

Chorizo eggs Benedict. It's essentially eggs and Hollandaise and chorizo and it tastes like a superlative Spanish homage to a breakfast classic.

A riff on the Negroni, this undersung and exceptionally smooooooooth drink is made with just bourbon, Negroni, and vermouth. Excuse us while we go pour ourselves another.

So lovely you're not even going to notice that they're vegetarian. But your guests will appreciate that fact. And you'll appreciate the taste.

Healthy isn't necessarily boring or penance. This lovely (and quick!) dinner is so darn delectable, you're going to completely forget it's good for you.

This rainbow chard salad teaches you the magnificence that is Swiss chard when served ever so slightly cooked with walnuts and cheese.

A Southern summer tradition that makes a sweet, tangy, and cinnamon spiced pickle. Not too sugary or tart, they make a perfect snack.

A sourdough starter from scratch is made with just flour and water. No yeast. Here's how to make it and use it.