Fast and flavorful and a favorite of our own Fatty Daddy—er, David Leite—this chili is a knockout. The only thing is, well, um, it’s not quite chili.
Cheddar Corn Bread
Feb 06, 2010 by
Serve this cheddar corn bread with chili or ribs. The whole corn kernels and jalapenos make the bread’s texture way more interesting. Use a snappy Cheddar.
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- 10 M
- 55 M
- 5
Beef Chili
Feb 06, 2010 by
A chili that you can dress up or down, whether you need something really impressive for game day or relatively inexpensive for Tuesday night dinner.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 20 M
- 2
Hot Chocolate: Thick or Thin?
Feb 04, 2010 by
How do you take your hot chocolate? Thick or thin? David Leite and Renee Schettler are on opposite ends of the spectrum, but one recipe satisfies both.
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Peas
Jan 14, 2010 by
The secret to this intensely flavored mushroom risotto is not only are mushrooms part of the mix, but the risotto is cooked with mushroom-flavored broth.
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- 1 H, 15 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 2
Turkey Meatloaf
Jan 12, 2010 by
This turkey meatloaf is made from ground turkey, chopped vegetables and is brushed with a tangy bbq sauce. Leftover turkey meatloaf makes great sandwiches.
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- 20 M
- 1 H, 20 M
- 3
Macaroni Gratin
Jan 09, 2010 by
This diminutive mac n cheese arrives in teensy dishes at hoity-toity Balthazar, though it creates no less a sensation when scooped straight from a big old baking dish unceremoniously plonked in the center of the kitchen table.
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- 25 M
- 50 M
- 2
We Heart Hearth
Dec 21, 2009 by
David Leite writes about one of his favorite restaurants: Marco Carnora’s Hearth in NYC, with its unbeatable braised veal breast and incomparable gnocchi.
Mallowmores
Dec 21, 2009 by
A riff on Nabisco’s Mallomars, these mallowmores meld made-from-scratch marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate to ridiculously great effect.
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- 1 H, 5 M
- 1 H, 20 M
- 30
Bacon and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Dec 08, 2009 by
Inspired by a stuffed baked potato, this stovetop mac and cheese is loaded with bacon, Cheddar, and sour cream. Indulgence, baby.
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- 25 M
- 30 M
- 7
Chicken and Dumplings
Dec 08, 2009 by
An American classic. these chicken and dumplings comprise stewed chicken in a creamy gravy beneath oh so buttery dumplings. This chicken and dumplings recipe is made with chicken, creamy gravy, and buttery, feather-light dumplings. An American comfort food classic.
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- 1 H
- 5 H
- 2
Wild Mushroom Grits
Dec 07, 2009 by
Grits get the royal treatment with the addition of wild mushrooms, cheese, and truffle oil. These grits, with its earthy flavors, make an ideal partner to meaty dishes or by itself for instant comfort food.
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- 45 M
- 1 H
- 1
Dan’s Macaroni and Cheese
Jun 03, 2009 by
This recipe is from Dan Kraan, one of our recipe testers. He adds tomatoes, onions, and sometimes garlic to his macaroni and cheese. Honest comfort food.
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- 20 M
- 45 M
- 6
Hungry for Comfort Foods
Oct 12, 2008 by
Food writer and cookbook author Diane Morgan extolls the virtues of cool-weather cooking and offers up her recipe for a soul-heartening beef borscht.
Monster Peanut Butter-Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jun 17, 2008 by
The Frankenstein monster of cookies—one part oatmeal, one part peanut butter, one part chocolate chunk, and irresistible through and through.
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- 20 M
- 50 M
- 7
Coconut Snowball Cupcakes
Apr 21, 2008 by
Coconut snowball cupcakes are filled with fresh coconut curd and topped with a flurry of shredded coconut. These cupcakes are perfect for coconut addicts.
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- 1 H, 30 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 0
Senate Bean Soup
Apr 18, 2008 by
This authentic version of Senate bean soup draws on ham hocks and navy beans for its everyday comfort food goodness. Heirloom beans make it even better.
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- 20 M
- 6 H
- 6
Rustic Lentil Soup
Apr 17, 2008 by
Rustic lentil soup is a hearty, warm remedy for cold winter nights. Make this soup with or without the pancetta, sausage, and bacon for an evening dinner.
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- 45 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 10
Pasta with Walnut Sauce
Sep 07, 2007 by
An uber rich sauce that draws on everyday staples and turns even a stale box of pasta from the pantry into a satiating meal.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
- 2