Pear-Cranberry Crumble

Ripe pears and sweet-tart dried cranberries are the stars of this fruit crumble. The topping is an old-fashioned mix of oatmeal, brown sugar, and butter.

55 mins

Apple Crumble

Our definition of what the perfect apple crumble recipe ought to be—sweet, spicy, crunchy, tender, and lovely as can be.

1 hr 30 mins

Classic Old-Fashioned Cocktail

A little sugar, a splash of bitters, and a lotta booze—your grandma's go-to drink. (Oh wait, was that just our family?!)

5 mins

Bacon Cornbread

There's cornbread. And then there's cornbread enhanced with bacon, corn, and good ol' bacon drippings. Just as God intended, folks who've made it have been saying.

13 hrs 10 mins

Homemade Sparkling Juice

It ain’t no Champagne. And it ain't supposed to be. Subtly nuanced and sparkling and with a slightly fancy feel for teetotalers of all ages.

3 hrs 40 mins

Wine Poached Pears

How to explain these wine poached pears? "Divine elegance" comes to mind. Also, easy, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, and lovely.

4 hrs 25 mins

Baked Brie en Croûte

Store-bought puff pastry makes this elegant baked Brie a cinch to pull off. (But that can be our little secret.)

1 hr 30 mins

Chicken Gravy

Made the old-fashioned way, this gravy is terrific on fried chicken and even better on mashed potatoes. Cross our hearts.

2 hrs

Press

A press list of all TV, radio, and print notices as well as awards, honors, and distinctions for Leite's Culinaria.

Apple Cranberry Crisp

A recipe for apple cranberry crisp that can be made at a moment's notice, whenever you have extra fruit or a craving for something cozy, sweet, and crisp.

1 hr 25 mins

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

"Super easy." "Quite addictive." "Divine." That's what folks are saying about these surprisingly seductive spiced pepitas made from the guts of your carved pumpkin.

45 mins

Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake

Sweetly tart cranberries make an unexpected yet inspired match for this rich, creamy, vanilla-inflected, perfect-for-fall cheesecake. Bye bye, pumpkin pie.

1 hr 15 mins

Prosciutto-Cheese Gougères

Gilded with aged Grana Padano and Prosciutto, these little lovelies are the perfect crunchy, airy, salty little something to set out with cocktails. Then watch them disappear.

45 mins

How To Make Standing Rib Roast

Knowing how to make a simple standing rib roast is literally a life changer. And it couldn't be easier. Here's all you need to know.

3 hrs 15 mins

Quick Puff Pastry

What if we told you it's actually quite quick, simple, and well worth the effort to make your very own rich, flaky puff pastry? Believe it.

1 hr 45 mins

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Potatoes. Cream. Cheese. And a French lineage. We really don't think comfort food gets any more comfort-y than this.

2 hrs 30 mins

Fennel, Orange, and Watercress Salad

Quick and easy to toss together with all the flair of a French woman slinging a scarf and instantly seeming elegant with ease. Which is exactly how we like our salads.

25 mins

Roasted Carrots with Allspice

Sweet. Spicy. Earthy. And a touch puckery. When did anything--or anyone--at your table boast such character? Certain to compensate for your duller dinner invitees.

50 mins

‘Tis the Season to Feel Guilty

Every holiday season, do you think THIS year will be the best ever only to be wracked with guilt because you've fallen short? David's got your back.