Cheesy, biscuity deliciousness created by our very own David, these defy a few proper biscuit-making laws of the South yet still retain all that irresistible charm.
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About David Leite
David Leite is the publisher of Leite’s Culinaria. He has received three James Beard Awards for his writing as well as for Leite’s Culinaria. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Pastry Art & Design, Food Arts, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, The Washington Post, Charlotte Observer, and Men’s Health. Follow on Google+.
Let’s Hygge Together!
David explains the Scandinavian concept of hygge, minus the Danish models and perfectly designed homes, and gets real. Really real.
Blue Cheese, Sausage, and Walnut Pasta
Sufficiently creamy and indulgent to feel worthy of a special occasion. Yet made from pantry staples and completely doable on a weeknight.
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Portuguese Coconut Custard Tarts
A creamy custard flecked with flakes of sweet coconut. That’s what you can expect from pasteis de coco, a dessert classic from Portugal.
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Homemade Dish Soap
This natural alternative to overpriced, chemical-laden liquid dish soap is inexpensive, effective, and gentle on hands. Doesn’t get much more practical than that.
Malassadas | Portuguese Doughnuts
Say olá to these Portuguese-style doughnuts from the Azores Islands, essentially crispy, puffy fried dough goodness.
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The Garden of Him
David ‘s dad, Papa Leite, died this weekend. To honor him, we’re rerunning this essay in which David explains why, after 40 years, he’s finally decided to follow in his father’s muddy footsteps.
Blood Orange Pound Cake
Buttery, rich pound cake is ribboned with a marmalade layer, steeped in blood orange syrup, and finished off with a tartly sweet orange glaze. Sigh.
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Portuguese Turkey with Two Stuffings
Our very own David Leite shares the recipes behind the drama-drenched Thanksgiving stuffings he grew up with at his family’s Portuguese table.
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Lost in the Atlantic: The Azores and Its Hearty Cuisine
The Azores, the mysterious nine-island archipelago situated 1,000 miles off the coast of Europe, boasts simple, rustic Portuguese food that’s unique from what you’ll find anywhere on the mainland.