David Leite

The problem with a New England clambake? You have to be in New England to partake. Until now and this easy stovetop method.

David continues where he left off, recounting what happened after he found an intruder in his rental house while on vacay in Maine.

We love ice cream, but sometimes it's too darn hot and humid for anything sweet and sticky. Enter the lemon ice, a bracingly crisp and tart refresher. The best part—no ice cream maker required!

David knew that crab, lobster, corn, and blueberries awaited him and The One on their Maine vacay. But that's not all....

Booyah! We've found the secret to simple yet sensational fried chicken. And it's as basic as can be. Just salt. Pepper. Flour. Water. Patience.

Not familiar with the term "crostata"? We have a hunch you're going to like what it means, which is essentially "less fussy than pie."

Ridiculously easy to make yet complex as heck in taste. Slightly sweet with only a hint of heat. Kid-tested and adult-approved.

These quick, easy, gritty-in-a-good-way little corn cakes come from a doyenne of Southern cooking. Put simply, they don't disappoint.

An impressive impromptu dinner that's done in less than 30 minutes and a cinch to clean up. You're welcome.

This week, we sort through kitchen envy of all sorts with the help of guests Rachel Khoo, etiquette guru John Bridges, and Faith Durand.

Mind-bogglingly crisp oven-fried chicken. And it's sooo easy. Just shake, shake, shake chicken thighs in a bag of seasoned flour and bake unattended for a little while.

There's a simple way to extend the ephemeral apricot season, and it has everything to do with these easy peasy preserves.

Sweetly tart and laced with spice, this huckleberry (or blueberry, if you'd rather) crisp recipe is gonna rock your world.

After 594 contracter hours, David emerges from the dust and despair of renovating to show off his new kitchen.

All the scintillating, fall-off-the-bone magnificence of smoked ribs. None of the standing outside in the snow or sleet to tend your grill or smoker.

Authentic grilled jerk chicken from Helen Willinsky that's pretty much exactly like what you'd experience in the Caribbean.

A cheater's version of homemade barbecue potato chips that will have you hooked for life. Taste 'em and get back to us.

Wanna know how to stretch a single steak into supper for four without seeming skimpy? Your answer awaits.

When's the last time you relaxed and actually had fun at your own cocktail party? That's what we thought. But today's guest can tell you how to do just that.

David mourns the loss of his beloved cats, Chloe and Raja, and anticipates life without them. Kleenex required.