Surprise family and friends with the savory jolt of a smattering of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, baked straight into the crust, in contrast to the sweet apple pie filling.
- 40 M
- 3 H, 40 M
- 8
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+.
Chicken Paprikash
A beloved American favorite from the 1960’s that we just had to bring back.
- 35 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 20
Shrimp Risotto
Super-size-me shrimp stud this creamylicious risotto which takes its astoundingly complex taste from simple shrimp shells.
- 1 H, 15 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 24
Cherry Tomato Tart
The Attack of the Killer Cherry Tomatoes took place at David’s place last summer. [Spoiler alert!] Here’s how it ended.
- 25 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 24
Portuguese Sausage Frittata
Guess which recipe David begged to have for a late Sunday night supper after the Ed Sullivan show? (Hint: This one.)
- 15 M
- 40 M
- 6
Fritada com Chouriço e Batatas
Adivinhe qual era a receita favorita do David aos Domingos à noite, depois do programa “The Ed Sullivan show”? Dica: Esta!
- Quick Glance
- 15 M
- 40 M
- 0
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
Marcel Proust had his madeleine. David Leite has his Portuguese salt cod, potato, and egg casserole. Sorta.
- Quick Glance
- 1 H
- 2 H, 10 M
- 4
Pistachio Gelato
An ethereally creamy, subtly sweet, wickedly pistachio-y gelato that derives its pure flavor from nothing more than the essentials.
- Quick Glance
- 30 M
- 30 M
- 16
In a ’64 T-Bird, Chasing a Date with a Clam
David pursues one of his great passions: fried clams. But not just any fried clams. The fried clams of his youth, the kind with plump, juicy bellies. And there’s a story behind finding them.
Portuguese Red Pepper Paste
Each Portuguese family has its own rendition of this classic, a pantry staple known as massa de pimentão. Here’s how the Leite family makes it.
- 10 M
- 10 M
- 14
What is Portuguese Chouriço Sausage?
Portuguese pork sausage, called chourico, is a tasty alternative to Spanish chorizo. Chourico stars in this supper frittata recipe.
Grilled Shrimp with Piri-Piri Sauce
A simple hot pepper sauce made from piri-piri peppers brings big flavor to shrimp in mere minutes. Those Portuguese know what they’re doing.
- 30 M
- 3 H
- 7
Chipotle Maple Barbecue Sauce
This indescribably must-have-more-of-this sauce boasts the complex sweetness of maple syrup and the smoky spice of chipotle peppers. Slather it at will.
- Quick Glance
- 5 M
- 40 M
- 4
If I Were a Mother
These Mother’s Day recipes are the kind of dishes any mother would die for, especially if fed to her in bed. Just ask David. On second thought, don’t.