David Leite

When you want just a taste of seduction and intrigue, rather than the full hangover, try this little number.

Our very own David Leite shares his Ina Garten story, explaining how they first met and how he may--or may not have--gushed at his idol while trying to keep his cool.

These richly spiced, slowly roasted spuds will zap as much life into you as your morning caffeine fix.

These subtly flavored, relatively healthful (shhhh!) sliders are the sleeper hit at The Meatball Shop. Not hard to understand why.

Savory little somethings with a surprise for those of you unfamiliar with the flamboyant flavors of Latin America.

Yup. We went there. To that homemade Cheez-It place. Go ahead. Admit it. You're awfully glad that we did.

A spuddy, you ask? It's what happens when a chef creates crisp potato-y lusciousness but the name Tater Tots™ is already taken.

This five-ingredient fix, a restaurant classic as well as a simple weeknight dinner, will have you practicing your acceptance speech for the best dinner ever.

David explains why he was awfully slow to warm up to slow cookers…and how he caved and became a convert.

As David reveals, it's always darkest just before dawn. But then all manner of magic starts to transpire...

An insanely satiating comfort food fix that's as quick and easy as it is inexpensive. Refried beans and cheese atop toast with pico de gallo. Wish we'd known about this a loooong time ago.

With barely any effort, you can turn out terrific taco-ready barbacoa—that's uber tender shredded meat infused with a hint of heat.

A Mexican staple, this sauce of sorts is essentially fresh salsa that's named, curiously, for a rooster's beak.

Some things are so simple as to seem almost plain—until you taste them. Hollandaise is one such perfectly simple staple.

Dubbed Company's Comin' Coconut Cake, this beauty of a pound cake will have you dreaming up excuses to bake dessert. Even if for no other reason than you want it.

David wishes The One happy birthday with a gift of their love story, as told in 15 exquisitely decorated cookies.

Despite Jack Frost nipping at his nose (and other parts), David manages to capture some pics of a winter wonderland.

Just squiggle this easy peasy batter in oil, sizzle until golden, then dunk in an insanely sweet syrup. Frightfully, irresistibly good.

A little sugar, a splash of bitters, and a lotta booze—your grandma's go-to drink. (Oh wait, was that just our family?!)

A boozy, much-ballyhooed cocktail of absinthe, brandy, bitters, and sugar that you can mix a blissfully short stumble from your couch.