LC Originals

With its deep dark chocolate smack and intense espresso buzz, this mocha cake creation ought to have a minimum age requirement.

• 25 M
• 1 H
• 33

Sonhos–Portuguese for “dreams”–is an apt name for Portugal’s dreamy doughnuts that are as easy to make as they are to eat.

• 25 M
• 1 H
• 23

Inspired by the tropics, this simple single-layer cake is quick and easy yet lacks nothing in terms of satisfying richness.

• 20 M
• 1 H, 10 M
• 8

David comes to understand that for some, corned beef hash is about far more than mere sustenance or ridding the fridge of leftovers. Far, far more.

• 15 M
• 45 M
• 49

A Portuguese classic made with red peppers, caçoila de Pico is a slowly simmered affair that’s well worth the wait.

• 20 M
• 4 H
• 17

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
• 10

Somewhat akin to a spice cake, this uber autumnal dessert takes a lovely autumnal lilt from pumpkin purée in the batter, maple syrup in the frosting.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 62

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

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
• 26

This Southern peach cobbler is going to bring back a lot of memories. We consider it Southern charm.

• 10 M
• 50 M
• 12

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

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

Remember your mom telling you “Pretty is as pretty does…”? This lovely elixir knows no distinction–it’s just pretty through and through.

• 5 M
• 5 M
• 60

When David decides to DIY bacon, he really decides to DIY bacon. Seriously, folks. You gotta taste his take on cured pig.

• 25 M
• 7 D, 4 H
• 46