Matzohpaloozah: 100 Ideas

Thanks to these 100+ inspired ideas for making matzoh more enticing, perhaps this year Passover won't seem quite long enough.

Sautéed Bacon, Mushrooms, and Lentils

It may seem criminal to bathe the walloping nutrition of lentils and mushrooms in anything but wholesomeness, but there's something to be said for quality of life. Hello, bacon!

1 hr

He’s the Reason You’re Fat

Ever wonder why you can't lose weight? It's not for lack of resolve or willpower. It's because some Roman king long ago decided to mess with the calendar.

Personal Pan Lasagna

This loosely defined "lasagna" is an easy little cheat of a recipe that relies on store-bought ravioli, jarred sauce, and shredded cheese. Shhhhhh.

1 hr

Why Animal Fat is Good for You

Animal fat is good for you, says author and fat advocate Jennifer McLagan. She's hell bent on converting fat-phobes into fat fanatics. Will you change?

When Food Doesn’t Heal

The idea that food can heal all was tested when David cooked for a family member, hoping to help, to persuade, to no avail.

Romesco Sauce

Some consider this Catalan classic to be the great Spanish acquisition considering how it's so very versatile (and vegetarian).

20 mins

Portuguese Duck Risotto

A dreamy, creamy riff on the classic arroz de pato, this dish call in flavor favors from duck, cured ham, spicy sausage, and tangy oranges.

2 hrs 45 mins

Singing Grocery List

Singing your grocery list may sound odd, but as David found out, paper lists get lost but a musical ditty lives forever and ever and ever.

Zucchini Slaw Two Ways

Never give zucchini away again with these equally tempting yet uniquely different slaws. You get to choose—rich and creamy or tart and sweet.

25 mins

How to Grill Steak

To grill the perfect steak, David turned to grill master Jamie Purviance for essential tricks and tactics. Ever since then, he's been grilling masterfully and sighing contentedly. You will, too.

Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs

The secret to these knee-wobblingly tender little lovelies? Roast 'em low and slow and then toss 'em on the grill for just a short spell. Which means you don't have to constantly tend a smoker from dawn to dusk.

2 hrs 45 mins

Pork Brine

With honey, bay, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and parsley, this brine from chef Thomas Keller lends unspeakable amounts of flavor to pork.

20 mins

Four Minutes of Fame, Part I

After 33 years, David Leite finally gets his wish: appearing on the Today Show, where he'll demonstrate making a cataplana for Matt, Meredith, Ann, and Al.

Cheddar Cornbread

There's a time and a place for straight-up plain cornbread. Yet it's always the right time and place for cornbread that's lent a little more richness by Cheddar.

55 mins

Wild Mushroom Risotto

The secret to this intensely flavored risotto? Using chicken stock mingled with the liquid from rehydrating dried porcini mushrooms.

1 hr 15 mins

Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock

A classic split pea soup gussied up with smoky ham hocks for a substantial supper. Can be made gratifyingly thick or pleasingly thin.

2 hrs 30 mins

Braised Short Ribs with Pumpkin Orzo

These braised short ribs from Mario Batali's restaurant Babbo are one of David's favorite things. One taste and you'll understand why.

2 hrs 45 mins