The Garden of Him

David 's dad, Papa Leite, died this weekend. To honor him, we're rerunning this essay in which David explains why, after 40 years, he's finally decided to follow in his father's muddy footsteps.

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Homemade Pastrami

Pastrami. We consider it the other corned beef. We also consider it darn easy to make it yourself.

5 d 7 hrs

Potato Bacon Pizza

David Leite embraces his membership in the potato-loving freak camp and regales us with his latest obsession: potato bacon pizza.

1 hr 50 mins

Cod and Chorizo Stew

A hearty stew filled with all kinds of exceptionally tasty things. And it's easier than it sounds. Leave your wet raincoat at the door and try a bowlful.

1 hr

Smoked Whole Chicken

Juicy, tender, and subtly spiced, this Texas-style smoked chicken is as good as barbecue gets with its intriguing four-ingredient spice rub that beautifully melds heat with sweet.

4 hrs 5 mins

Everything Bagel Chicken Cutlets

An outstanding recipe for chicken that uses Everything Bagel seasoning to make a really tasty dinner. Or lunch--we hear it makes an amazing sandwich.

1 hr 5 mins

Lamb Meatballs with Tahini ~ Kefte

Kefte translates to meatballs. And there are no shortage of different types in the Middle East. These are definitely contenders for BEST kefte.

1 hr 40 mins

Grilled Cheese with Doritos on Sourdough

Stop right there. We have the grilled cheese to end all grilled cheeses. If you're looking for the sandwich of your cheesy, crispy, crunchy, crazy dreams, look no further.

50 mins

Smoked Cheddar Cheese

Remember those wee rounds of shrink-wrapped smoked Cheddar from holidays past? This rendition is unspeakably better.

4 hrs

Ham, Cheese, and Potato Casserole

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.

1 hr 45 mins

9 Quick and Easy Lunch Recipes

It's noon. You're hungry. You're busy. We've got some effortless and inspired suggestions to erase those middle-of-the-day hangries.

Braised Greens with Andouille

A one-pot wonder of a small mountain of greens, caramelized onions, andouille sausage, and plenty of slurp-worthy pot liquor.

50 mins

Vanilla Buttermilk Cake

Trust us when we tell you this cake is about as unfussy as it gets. An hour from start to finish, no tricky ingredients and a taste reminiscent of an old-school boxed cake mix.

1 hr

How to Buy, Store, and Freeze Rhubarb

Rhubarb's season may be ephemeral. But that doesn't mean your enjoyment of it has to be. Here's how to ensure you have access to rhubarb's pleasantly puckery smack all year long.

Strozzapreti

Dumplings that were named for a pasta-loving priest who got a little gluttonous and strangled himself by swallowing them whole. Gotta be good, eh?

3 hrs