Cooking and Food Videos | Leite's Culinaria

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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Fennel Baked in Cream

Dec 08, 2011 by James Oseland

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.

Home Sweet(heart) Home

Feb 10, 2011 by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Amy Krouse Rosenthal serves up some delightful, charming, and four-second-fast ways to show your love–with heart-shaped food. Sigh.

Sautéed Onions, Chestnuts, and Bacon

Nov 15, 2010 by David Leite

David’s sautéed onions, chestnuts, and bacon recipe is an ideal Thanksgiving side dish. It’s a mix of salty, sweet, and caramel flavors. Who can resist that?

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.

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.

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.