Warm Olives

Simple and impressive and ready in less time than it takes to run and buy marinated olives. That's what we call honest entertaining.

10 mins

Spinach and Arugula Risotto

This risotto, straight from Rome, gets its flavor and color from spinach, arugula, and parsley. Its smoothness is a product of butter, cream, and cheese.

1 hr

Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

Say hello to the most failproof way we know to get everyone to eat their veggies—and just about anything else you can dip or dunk or douse.

20 mins

Greek Salad

As easy and traditional as classic Greek salad. But with a subtle twist that's gonna have you coming back to this recipe again and again and again.

1 hr 15 mins

Forever and Completely

As David explains, precious few things in life are forever and completely. His adoration for this chocolate cake is one of those precious few things. One taste and you'l understand.

Country Pâté

Easy as meatloaf (we swear), this melding of some of the richest things we know—pork shoulder, liver, and duck fat—along with spices, a splash of brandy, and some wine makes a simple, rustic country pâté that's perfect for entertaining.

7 hrs

Easy Cream Biscuits

Scandalously simple. Ethereally airy. Magical. That's but a sampling of what folks are saying about these two-ingredient, Southern-style cream biscuits.

30 mins

Spaghetti with Olives, Broccoli, and Feta

Eating healthy never tasted so satisfying as this jumble of salty, savory, and spicy that's done in just 30 minutes. Rumor has it cold leftovers are just as magnificent as dinner the night before.

30 mins

Tuscan Roast Pork

An Italian classic. Pork loin is rubbed with an intoxicating blend of garlic, rosemary, and sage and then slowly roasted until sigh-inducingly tender. Easy, elegant and certain to impress.

3 hrs

Mapo Tofu Ramen

An easy and comforting mash-up of Chinese mapo tofu and Japanese ramen in a mouth-tingling sauce with plenty of chiles.

45 mins

Healthy Avgolemono Soup

Almost exactly like the classic Greek dish made with rice, lemon, and eggs. Except better. Not to mention healthier.

40 mins

Matzo Ball Soup

We've spent years seeking the perfect matzo ball soup. At last we found it.

3 hrs 15 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

Lentil and Escarole Soup

Truly the epitome of classic rustic Italian cooking. Here's to the simple things in life that taste anything but simple.

1 hr 25 mins

Easy Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy, cheesy, and just like Grandma used to make. That's what we're talking about when it comes to these easy scalloped potatoes.

1 hr 55 mins

Shredded Beef Taco Bar

A taco extravaganza that's one part classic Mexican cooking, two parts slightly unconventional toppings, and all parts surprisingly simple to toss together.

5 hrs

Baked Pasta with Tomatoes & Eggplant

Cook once. Eat twice. This baked pasta casserole cleverly relies on a big batch of tomato soup as its sauce. Leftover soup means you have lunches done for the rest of the week.

1 hr 30 mins

Pork Tinga

We're hearing a lot about how easy and insanely delicious this classic Mexican pork stew is. And how loved ones are clamoring to leftovers to work the next day. Sounds like a keeper to us.

3 hrs

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...

1 hr