Sometimes a pie craving is just too strong to wait for a plate and fork and fussily crimping a top crust. Enter this easy peasy yet elegant crostata.
- Quick Glance
- 25 M
- 1 H, 50 M
- 0
About LC Editors
Over the years, Leite’s Culinaria has been incredibly fortunate to have many different editors contributing to the site, with each person bringing a different approach to home cooking and the recipes they select. As a result, our recipes are a marvelously varied bunch, comprising quick weeknight fixes we call WEEKNIGHT WINNERS that are as easy as they are enticing, more leisurely recipes that are essentially WEEKEND PROJECTS, those must-master dishes you’ll find in THE ARSENAL, and easy and impressive recipes worthy of company we refer to as HONEST ENTERTAINING. Rest assured, we first make each and every recipe that eventually ends up on this site in our own home kitchens before deciding if it’s sufficiently stunning to share with you. That’s a little about us. You’ll find more of our personalities in the recipes on the site. We’re curious to hear which recipes appeal most to you, so don’t be shy. Let us know what you like and what you’d like to see more of on our site in a comment.
Madeleines
Buttery, cake-y, crisp at the edges, and with a slight lilt of lemon, this cookie launched a thousand memories—and a literary masterpiece—for Marcel Proust.
- 20 M
- 1 H
- 2
Cashew Chicken
Cashew chicken is one of the most beloved Chinese recipes in America. Dark meat, snap peas, carrots, and cashews are seared then tossed in a silky sauce.
- 30 M
- 30 M
- 3
Cobb Turkey Burger
The classic Cobb salad is transformed into a burger. And oh, what a burger it is!
- 25 M
- 25 M
- 2
Authentic Carnitas
This Mexican carnitas recipe is authentic braised and fried pork that’s fall-apart-tender pork goodness ready for tacos.
- 20 M
- 2 H
- 100
Whole Grilled Chicken
Just thought we ought to issue the disclaimer that this whole grilled chicken recipe will ruin roast chicken for you. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
- 30 M
- 2 H
- 4
Baked Feta and Figs
“Comes together in no time.” “Immensely delicious.” “A keeper.” That’s what folks are saying about this ridiculously easy yet elegant appetizer (or, who are we kidding, simple summer supper).
- Quick Glance
- 5 M
- 25 M
- 4
Blueberry Mascarpone Tart
Quite possibly the best mingling of blueberries, lemon, mascarpone cheese, and pastry to ever grace a dessert table. We swear it’s going to make you a legend among friends.
- Quick Glance
- 15 M
- 2 H
- 0
How to Infuse Water
Why spend half your paycheck on pricey infused waters when you can make them at home? It’s easy, inexpensive, and lovely.
- Quick Glance
- 5 M
- 8 H, 5 M
- 0
Mint Pesto
A novel take on the classic. Mint leaves, peanuts, Parmesan, lemon, garlic, and peanuts (yes, peanuts), are blitzed in a food processor. It’s great on lamb, chicken, salmon, and pasta.
- Quick Glance
- 20 M
- 20 M
- 0
Campari and Grapefruit Popsicles
After trying these, you just may need to purchase a second popsicle mold—one to keep separate and at the ready for mommy’s special popsicles.
- Quick Glance
- 15 M
- 1 D
- 0
Nicoise Salad
Nicoise salad, or salade Nicoise if you like to pretend you’re French, creates a stunning and satisfying summer supper.
- 40 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 1
Creamy Onion Tart
This tart wooed and wowed us with its sophistication, simplicity, and sturdiness. And unlike that other round eggy thing in a crust, this certainly won’t call into question anyone’s manhood.
- 20 M
- 40 M
- 6
Best Negroni
We upended the proportions of gin, vermouth, and Campari to create a better, stiffer, spiffier negroni cocktail.
- Quick Glance
- 5 M
- 5 M
- 4