Provençale Fish Soup

A simple fish stew that’s elegant yet effortless in that maddening French manner. (You know how French women just toss that scarf and it looks so elegant? Like that.)

1 hr 5 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.

Maple Bourbon Braised Short Ribs

As sweet as candy yet with an undertone of savory, these maple bourbon braised short ribs are like dinner and dessert all at once.

3 hrs 30 mins

Red Cooked Pork

A Chinese classic that you can make at home with fewer ingredients and less fuss than you'd ever imagine.

2 hrs

Portuguese Sausage, Ham, and Cheese Bread

A traditional bread that's heavily punctuated with Portuguese loveliness, including chouriço, presunto, and sheep's milk cheese. Practically a meal unto itself. And a damn satiating one at that.

3 hrs 10 mins

Roasted Cod With Lemon and Potatoes

"The epitome of success." "Simple yet elegant." "I definitely will be making this again and again." That's what folks are saying about this recipe. Sorta makes you forget it's healthy.

40 mins

Brie Mac and Cheese

The creamiest, cheesiest, most comforting mac and cheese you're ever going to try. Swear.

1 hr

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

Cowboy Steaks with Guinness Sauce

If you thought steak could get no better than a gorgeous bone in rib eye seared to perfection, you need to try this Guinness pan sauce.

1 hr

A Man and His Stove

Twenty years after writing this, David received a touching update when he discovered what happened to his first Viking stove, which he nicknamed Thor.

Roast Pork Loin with Apples and Onions

This pork loin, with its fennel and garlic rub and apples and onions roasted on the same sheet pan, is about to become your new favorite supper salvation.

1 hr 20 mins

Fresh Tomato Tart

A perfectly flaky crust. A simple goat cheese filling. Some fresh pesto. And those spectacular heirloom tomatoes sitting on your counter. Surprisingly simple. Impressively spectacular.

2 hrs 15 mins

One-Pan Lemon Parmesan Linguine

Quick to cook and quick to please--a creamy, lemony pasta that comes together in just one pot. Just one! Did we mention that it's scrumptious, too?

45 mins

Italian-Style Artichokes ~ Carciofi

You say artichoke. We say carciofi. That's Italian for "pointy leafy thing that turns meltingly tender when cooked like your nonna knows how."

1 hr 5 mins

Cara Nicoletti: Books and Food

David interviews Cara Nicoletti, the blogger and author who melds food and fiction by sharing recipes inspired by her fave books.