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.

• (1)
• 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.

• (20)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 68

A beloved American favorite from the 1960’s that we just had to bring back.

• (7)
• 35 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 28

Super-size-me shrimp stud this creamylicious risotto which takes its astoundingly complex taste from simple shrimp shells.

• (3)
• 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.

• (2)
• 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.

• (5)
• 10 M
• 50 M
• 12

Marcel Proust had his madeleine. David Leite has his Portuguese salt cod, potato, and egg casserole. Sorta.

• (1)
• 1 H
• 2 H, 10 M
• 6

An ethereally creamy, subtly sweet, wickedly pistachio-y gelato that derives its pure flavor from nothing more than the essentials.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 30 M
• 18

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

• (6)
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 68

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

• (4)
• 25 M
• 7 D, 4 H
• 53