All the complexity of classic beef curry that you slowly tended all day…but in just an hour. You’re welcome.
Roast Pork in Milk ~ Maiale al Latte
There’s a reason this stroke of Italian brilliance, which infuses a relatively cheap cut of pork with a subtle milky sweetness, is a classic. One taste and you’ll be thanking us.
French Madeleines
Who knew these buttery, airy, delicate little cakes were so simple to make…and so irresistibly delicious?! (Well, Proust, for one…)
Korean Steak
This isn’t quite bulgolgi, the classic Korean barbecue. But this little number is salty, sweet, and quite reminiscent of its longer-marinated inspiration.
Homemade Sandwich Bread
Okay, breadbaking virgins, here’s the loaf for you. Nothing tricky. Just flour, water, yeast, and salt. And an honest-to-goodness homemade taste.
Parmesan Twists
There’s lots to love about these crowd-pleasing twists. How they look. How they taste. How they come together with ease. (Need we go on…?)
Classic English Toffee
Almonds and dark chocolate or peanuts and milk chocolate? Can’t go wrong either way with this classic candy.
Pistachio Pound Cake
Not too sweet and not too dense, this honeyed pistachio pound cake is just right—and just large enough to share.
Tabasco Chicken Wings
What’s so special about these wings? You sorta gotta experience them to understand.
Pear Tart with Blue Cheese and Honey
This lovely melding of cheese course and last course becomes even lovelier with a generous pour of port.
Choriqueso
Choriqueso = chorizo (spicy Mexican sausage) + queso (Spanish for cheese) melted into a puddle in a skillet. Perfect for dipping.
Schnecken ~ Pecan Cinnamon Buns
Schnecken translates from German quite literally as snails, although to us it means gooey, sticky pecan caramel buns.
Roasted Curried Cauliflower
After tasting this richly spiced yet surprisingly nuanced recipe we asked them to try, someone suggested we change our name to “Leite’s Cauliflower.” Hmmm…
Stilton and Walnut Crackers
Perhaps the simplest and most sophisticated dinner party precursor ever. Just make the savory shortbread dough, freeze, slice, and bake. You’re welcome.
Buttermilk Cornbread
“Heavenly.” “The best cornbread we’ve ever had.” “Like eating cake.” “Stop me before I make another!” That’s what folks are saying about this unconventional cornbread.
Rum Balls
Who could possibly say no when offered one of these homemade and inebriating edibles? Certainly not us.
Apple Tart
If you took a look at this stunning tart and thought, “I can’t possibly do that!” think again. We suspect you can.
Cream Cheese Rugelach
“Transcendent” is how the author describes these rugelach. We’d like to add “flaky,” “tender,” and “perfect” to the list of apt adjectives.
Sriracha Beef Jerky
A sorta spicy version of basic beef jerky that’s jazzed up with Sriracha sauce. Camping has never been so enticing.
Thai Beef Salad ~ Larb
Given its multitude of tastes, textures, and temperatures, this salad is certain to remind you there’s more to this cuisine than pad Thai.