lc originals

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
• 56

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
• 44

Creamy custard is infused with tea for an unusual take on the classic Portuguese flan. The classic caramel topping gives the dessert its depth and sweetness.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 9

Fashioned from chocolate cake, filled and frosted with meringue, and festooned in a feathery pink coconut boa, these are the real deal.

• 40 M
• 1 H
• 51

Stunning enough for special occasions. Easy enough for weekday breakfasts. Marvelous enough to make you want it every damn day.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 22

Buttery, rich cake is ribboned with a marmalade layer, steeped in a blood orange syrup, and topped with a light orange glaze. What more could you want?

• 1 H
• 2 H
• 6

David comes to understand that for some, corned beef hash is about far more than mere sustenance.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 45 M
• 47

Dense, rich, and flourless, this gluten-free cake is a fave among the Portuguese, as well as anyone who’s ever tried it. It gets its unforgettable taste from a combination of almonds, lemon zest, cinnamon, and vanilla.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 41

The last thing you need to worry about tomorrow morning is breakfast. With this brioche French toast, you assemble it today, let it sit in the fridge overnight, and tomorrow slide it in the oven. By the time gifts are open, breakfast will be on the table.

• 25 M
• 5 H, 25 M
• 40

Glogg is Scandinavian mulled wine served at Christmas. This version combines port wine, brandy, whiskey, raisins, almonds, orange zest, cinnamon, and cardamon.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 1 H
• 0

After a disastrous experience with roast goose, it took David a decade to master proper fowl cookery. And boy, did he ever…

• Quick Glance
• 50 M
• 4 H, 30 M
• 38

These sweet and spicy nuts are addictive, so serve with care. The sweet comes from sugar, the spicy is the result of red pepper flakes. Use any kind of nut.

• 5 M
• 35 M
• 7

Chinese Five-spice cookies. Essentially sugar cookies perfumed with Chinese five-spice powder. Say hello to your newest holiday tradition.

• 20 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 12

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
• 58