Pancetta and Herb Stuffed Turkey Breast

Sometimes you don't need a big bird. This elegant riff on turkey dinner is a superb example of how a smaller celebration can still be over-the-top delish.

2 hrs 30 mins

Roast Chicken Thighs with Lemon

Shatteringly crisp skin. Tender, juicy meat. And pan juices you're gonna wanna sop up or soak up rather than let a drop go to waste.

40 mins

Short Rib Chili

This splurge of a chili recipe is made with ultra tender braised beef and is easy to make on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.

4 hrs 30 mins

Parsley Butter

Perhaps the simplest way ever to gussy up a piece of plain fish, a bland chicken breast, even out-of-season veggies.

5 mins

Rustic Lentil Soup

A hearty and healthy weeknight dinner solution that's made memorable with pancetta, sausage, AND bacon. And leftovers reheat magnificently.

1 hr 45 mins

Baked Mushrooms in Foil Packets

Embarrassingly easy. Enticingly aromatic. And unbelievably satisfying in terms of that beguiling umami-ness that defines mushrooms. Curious? You should be.

40 mins

Hot Dog on a Baguette

Made with crusty French bread in place of squishy hot dog buns, this dog is reminiscent of what you'll find on the streets of Paris.

10 mins

Buttermilk Dressing with Winter Crudites

Whoever made up that silly rule about no white after Labor Day clearly has never stunned dinner guests with vegetables in shades of winter white and palest green.

10 mins

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops

If you're looking for an upgrade this grilling season, here it is. Pork chops rubbed with an unexpected mix of spices and then grilled to juicy perfection. And no time-consuming marinade.

25 mins

Eggs: A How-To Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about eggs including correct storage, how to freeze them, and how to best enjoy them.

Cacio e Pepe Noodle Kugel

Cacio e pepe kugel. It's what happens when Rome's famous pasta dish collides with everyone's favorite Jewish comfort food.

1 hr 15 mins

New Mexican Red Pork Chili

This riff on carne adovada is a lazy cook's dream come true. Red pork chili with layers of flavor? Yes, please. Set-it-and-forget-it comfort food.

6 hrs 45 mins

Homemade Hummus

Let's get clear about what hummus is and what it ain't. Real hummus tastes like nothing but hummus. Not fancy. Just perfect.

1 hr

Homemade Labneh with Za’atar

Soft cheese dreams are made of labneh, which is ultra lush, creamy, and tangy. You may find you need to stop yourself from spreading it on everything.

18 hrs 10 mins

Leite’s Loves…Portugalia Marketplace

Imagine a place where you can load up on all your favorite Portuguese foods and maybe even find a few new delicacies. You can thank us for the introduction later.

In Defense of Grandmother Cooking

Standing and stirring at the stove, patiently allowing something to take its time, seems to be a thing of the past. David Leite explains why it's not.