Skip to content
โ˜ž

Subscribe to FREE my newsletter!

โ˜œ
  • Recipes
    • Round-Ups
  • Christmas
  • Holiday Cookies
  • Videos
  • Meet David
    • My Publications & Published Works
    • Why You Can Trust our Recipes
    • Press, TV & Radio Appearances for David Leite
    • About Us
    • Masthead
    • Contact Us
  • Giveaways
    • Sweepstakes Rules
    • Giveaway FAQs
    • Winners
  • Login

Home | Melissa Hamilton | Christopher Hirsheimer

Melissa Hamilton | Christopher Hirsheimer

Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer are the founders ofย Canal House. Together they create seasonal cookbooks for which they do all of the writing, recipes, photography, design, and production. They’re alsoย 2013 James Beard Foundation nominees for their cookbook,ย Canal House Cooks Every Day,ย and for theirย Bon Appรฉtitย video series, โ€œThe Seasonal Cooks.โ€ย Prior to starting Canal House in 2007,ย Hamilton worked atย Saveurย as the test kitchen director and food editor. Hirsheimer is a co-founder ofย Saveur and served as its executive editor. @canalhouse

A ricotta cheesecake on a piece of parchment.

Ricotta Cheesecake from Romeโ€™s Jewish Quarter

1 hr

A bowl filled with fresh whole milk ricotta and a spoon on the side.

Fresh Whole Milk “Ricotta”

1 hr 50 mins

A whole grilled beef tenderloin, partially sliced on a wooden cutting board with a knife, meat fork, and twine beside it.

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

1 hr 30 mins

Two white plates of braised beef with carrots on top of mashed potatoes.

Braised Beef with Carrots

2 hrs 45 mins

Prosecco being added to a Prosecco and Aperol cocktail, with two partially filled glasses behind it.

Prosecco and Aperol Cocktail

5 mins

A large coil of Italian sausage and broccoli rabe in an oval skillet.

Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

45 mins

Two cups with scoops of chocolate hazelnut gelato, known as gelato di gianduia, with a spoon.

Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato

7 hrs

Posts navigation

  • 1

As Seen In

New York Times Logo.
The Today Show logo.
NBC logo.
The Splendid Table logo.
Martha Stewart logo.
Bon Appetit logo.
NPR logo.
Saveur logo.
ABC logo.
Back to top
Leite's Culinariafooter logo
  • Recipes
  • Articles
  • My Books
  • Meet David
  • Contact

© 1999-2025 Leite's Culinaria, Inc. Terms • Editorial Policy • Privacy • Accessibility • Powered by CultivateWP.

My 5 Days of Classic Christmas Cooking!

FREE EMAIL BONUS

Hand-picked recipes for your festive feast!

Close the CTA
Leite's Culinaria