LC Originals

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

And you thought those perfect swirls of cinnamon raisin awesomeness were something you could only get in store-bought loaf. This recipe dispels that myth.

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

Our latest definition of decadent comfort food. A David Leite original, this recipe melds layers of ham, potatoes, shallots, and gooey cheese in a rich cream sauce.

What makes this mushroom barley soup so satisfying? It's easy, fast, and eminently slurpable.

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

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

Got a ton of cherry tomatoes and a craving for a creamy, cheesy, gorgeous summer tart? Lucky for you, we have the perfect solution.

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

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

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

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

You no longer need to confront the eternal Thanksgiving dilemma of pumpkin or pecan pie. This recipe, in true egalitarian fashion, ensures you can have both.

You sure you don't like celery root? We think you'll change your mind when it's layered with potatoes, drenched in bacon-infused heavy cream, and smothered with cheese and bread crumbs.

Easy, tender, flaky pie crust that's never fail in terms of its ability to woo and wow. You're welcome.

This skillet full of pumpkin macaroni and cheese awesomeness ranks off the charts in its indulgence-o-rama rating.

Cheese straws that marry a cute form with a nonbreakable function. And that's to say nothing of the rich, cheesy flavor.

"Soft, spicy, holiday memory-invoking." "Spiced perfectly." "So easy." "Lovely." That's what folks are saying about these.

This classic baked pasta casserole is hearty, crowd-pleasing comfort food at its finest.

Quite possibly the definitive clam chowder, made simple yet spectacular with clams, salt pork, potatoes, and oodles of cream. A bold claim, we realize, yet we stand behind it.