Perfect French Fries

We're not kidding about these being perfect French fries. We're also not going to lie to you. Perfection takes time. We swear it's worth the wait.

30 mins

New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies

We're bewitched, thanks to this aged cookie dough--yes, aged COOKIE DOUGH--that indulges us in an adult cookie with notes of rich butterscotch and bitter dark chocolate.

1 d 12 hrs

Portuguese Rabbit Hunter Style

Rabbit Hunter Style is a favorite dish in Portugal. This Portuguese recipe is rich with rabbit (or chicken), bacon, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms.

2 hrs 30 mins

Origins of the Common Fork

Chad Ward, an expert in all things cutlery, turns his attention to the history of the world's most taken-for-granted eating implement.

Brazilian Beef Kibbe

Similar to Middle Eastern kibbeh, these beef-and-bulgur croquettes are seasoned with oregano and mint and served with a tangy yogurt-mint sauce.

1 hr 50 mins

Masthead

A full contact list for all the folks at Leite's Culinaria. Hey, drop us a line, why don't you?

Portuguese Tea Flan

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.

4 hrs 30 mins

Portuguese Peas and Eggs ~ Ervilhas com Ovos

This peas and eggs dish, so typical in Portuguese homes, especially in spring and Easter, is a cinch to make. Just sear the bacon, poach the eggs, and assemble. Oh, and eat.

20 mins

What Goes Up, Must Come Down

Why is it that you can make a perfect boule of a bread one day only to turn out something that looks like a deflated fritter the next?

Carrot Crostata

A stunner of a side dish, this luxuriantly smooth, creamy carrot and Parmigiano-Reggiano tart is certain to win friends and influence people.

2 hrs 25 mins

Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake

Sweetly tart cranberries make an unexpected yet inspired match for this rich, creamy, vanilla-inflected, perfect-for-fall cheesecake. Bye bye, pumpkin pie.

1 hr 15 mins

Eggplant Timbale

It may be a tad boring looking from the outside, but wait 'til you see what this eggplant timbale is filled with on the inside.

1 hr 25 mins

Spicy Pepita Brittle

When we think of brittle, we tend to think of a wallflower-like candy. This snappy little number proves that we couldn't be more wrong.

25 mins

Honey-Ginger Apple Tarts

Apples, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey give these croustades, or tarts, their outrageously autumnal flair. The crispy, flaky pastry isn't bad, either.

1 hr 25 mins

Senate Bean Soup

A winter classic made with navy beans, a ham hock, and a handful of pantry ingredients that somehow meld together into a sum that's far, far superlative to its parts.

6 hrs