How to Hygge

 

Let’s Hygge together is David Leite explaining the Danish concept of taking comfort and making it accessible to each of us in our everyday lives.

This video originally appeared on Let’s Hygge Together!.


New Recipes!

Classic Shrimp Scampi

A garlicky, buttery shrimp scampi recipe with extra sauce for bread-dipping or tossing with pasta. Made with shell-on shrimp for ultimate flavor.

20 mins

Basque Cheesecake with Pomegranate Molasses

This rich, caramelized Basque cheesecake gets a bold twist with pomegranate molasses, adding a tangy depth to its creamy interior. Easy, foolproof, and irresistible!

3 hrs

Slow Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

Even if you’re new to roasting lamb, this one is a cinch to pull off. Just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes of effort to a wow-worthy meal.

1 hr 50 mins

Shortcut Pie Crust

This revolutionary shortcut pie crust recipe, made from just flour, butter, sugar, and salt, dispenses with kneading and rolling. It’s ready in just 25 minutes. Easiest pie ever.

25 mins


Most Beloved Dishes

Pastel de Nata ~ Portuguese Custard Tarts

Not Portuguese? Not a problem. It won’t lessen your appreciation for these little lovelies with the shatteringly crisp pastry cradling ridiculously creamy custard.

2 hrs 30 mins

No Knead Artisan Bread

Um, 5 minutes hands-on time for a loaf of bread? Please. That’s nothing. Nothing short of a miracle.

5 hrs


About David Leite

I count myself lucky to have received three James Beard Awards for my writing as well as for Leiteโ€™s Culinaria. I’m the author of The New Portuguese Table and Notes on a Banana. For more than 25 years, I’ve been developing and testing recipes for my site, my books, and publications. My work has also appeared in the New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appรฉtit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Yankee, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, and more. I’m also a cooking teacher, memoirist, and inveterate cat lady.