Podcast: Kathleen Flinn
May 12, 2012 by David Leite
Kathleen Flinn, author of “The Kitchen Counter Cooking School,” chats about her journey from a Le Cordon Bleu graduate to a teacher in Seattle home kitchens.
Blizzard Beef
Feb 24, 2012 by David Leite
Beef chuck, Worcestershire, and water are all that’s needed to make this falling-apart-tender braised beef that’s fit for a blizzard–even when it refuses to snow.
Steamed Veggies in Parchment Parcels
Feb 09, 2012 by Donna Hay
Need a savvy, sophisticated, make-ahead, eat-your-veggies strategy that works for kids and adults? Look no further for a side that does all that with flair.
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Podcast: Melissa Clark
Apr 03, 2011 by David Leite
Melissa Clark, author of In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite, chats about her book, writing for the NY Times, and why burning garlic isn’t such a bad thing.
Podcast: Joanne Chang
Feb 08, 2011 by David Leite
Joanne Chang, author of Flour and owner of Boston’s Flour Bakery, discusses her love of childhood treats and what it was like to throw down Bobby Flay.
Podcast: Dorie Greenspan
Nov 08, 2010 by David Leite
In our latest podcast, Dorie Greenspan discusses her new book, Around My French Table, and learns she is the recipient of a long-held crush.
Podcast: Shauna James Ahern | Daniel Ahern
Nov 03, 2010 by David Leite
Shauna James Ahern, Gluten-Free Girl, and the chef, her husband Daniel Ahern, share their thoughts about loving and cooking in a gluten-free home.
Podcast: Amanda Hesser
Oct 24, 2010 by David Leite
In this podcast, David chats with food writer and cookbook author Amanda Hesser about her The Essential New York Times Cookbook.
Orange-Olive Oil Cake
Oct 11, 2010 by David Leite
This boldly flavored classic Portuguese cake with an unforgettable crumb smacks of citrus in a way that no other cake can. The secret? A fruity olive oil, winter oranges, and this recipe.
Podcast: Virginia Willis
Sep 09, 2010 by David Leite
Virginia Willis, author of the IACP-nominated cookbook Bon Appétit, Y’All, sits down with David for a chat about family, food, and fun.
Spaghetti with Raw Tomatoes
Aug 23, 2010 by The Editors of Phaidon Press
Summer at its simplest, not to mention it’s most splendid, seeing as how five minutes of effort yields a meal that rivals round-trip tickets to Italy.
Salmon Grilling 101
Aug 23, 2010 by David Leite
In this video, Jamie Purviance, the envy of all who grill, teaches David that grilling salmon isn’t that hard. It just takes high heat and some patience. Salmon lovers rejoice.
Rotisserie Chicken 101
Aug 17, 2010 by David Leite
Rotisserie chicken is on the menu in this video, when grillmeister Jamie Purviance teaches David to harness his inner griller and get is spin on.
Steak Grilling 101
Aug 16, 2010 by David Leite
To grill the perfect steak, David turned to grill master Jamie Purviance for help and tips. Several hours later, he was searing and sliding.
Podcast: Lucinda Scala Quinn
Apr 25, 2010 by David Leite
In this podcast, David chats with Lucinda Scala Quinn, food editor and author of the cookbook, Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys.
Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Vine Tomatoes
Apr 11, 2010 by Alastair Hendy
A salad of earthy cannellini beans, onions, and garlic is tossed in a light dressing. On the side: grape tomatoes, whose flavor is intensified by roasting.
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame
Mar 24, 2010 by David Leite
David finally gets on the Today Show, cooking clams in a cataplana for Al Roker and Natalie Morales, and becomes addicted to live TV.
Turkey and White Bean Chili
Mar 06, 2010 by David Leite
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
Jan 22, 2010 by David Leite
An inspired meal in minutes, this harried weeknight spaghetti solution melds eggs, cheese, and pancetta into a creamy sauce that cloaks every last strand.
Podcast: David Guas
Dec 09, 2009 by David Leite
David sits down with David Guas, author of DamGoodSweet—a love letter to the Big Easy. Guas talks about New Orleans’ rich traditions, its unique culinary language, and the role the women in Guas’s life played in shaping his love of food.



















































