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Leite's Culinaria

David Leite

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HIGHEST Rated Family Italian Dinners 🍝

Hi Reader, Golden edges. Deep-red sauce. That satisfying weight of a full plate held in both hands.These dinners know how to make an entrance, and they never leave leftovers. Top-Rated Italian Dinners They’ve been tested, loved, and rated by my readers...right beside the clinking Chianti glasses of the family tavola. WHAT'S INSIDE... Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce Pasta With Butter & Parmesan Spaghetti Carbonara Leftover Pasta Frittata Italian Biga Fresh Tomato Tart Veal Piccata Pistachio...

23 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, There’s “I don’t feel like cooking” and then there’s “if I have to chop one more thing, I might cry.”I see you. Light, Easy Dinner Ideas Because there are nights when “cooking” sounds like an extreme sport. WHAT'S INSIDE... Easy Gazpacho Carrot Ribbon Salad Apple, Parmesan, & Mixed Green Salad Spaghetti With Raw Tomatoes Portuguese Salt Cod & Chickpea Salad Pepper & Egg Sandwich Grilled Artichokes Tandoori Chicken Wraps Reuben Sandwich Meatball Pizza Easy Gazpacho This easy...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I know how easy it is to overthink cookouts. You want to impress, but you also don’t want to spend your whole day managing the grill. Summer Cookout Classics Turns out, when your grill game’s strong, summer doesn’t want you to stop. WHAT'S INSIDE... Grilled Porterhouse Steak Easy Marinated Chicken Skewers Korean-Style BBQ Ribs Barbecued Beef Back Ribs Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Sauce Pressure Cooker Ribs French Onion Brisket Roasted Potatoes On The Grill Grilled...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, Store-bought buns again? I get it — it’s easy. But also? It’s kind of a buzzkill.Summer meals deserve better than cardboard in a bread costume. Best Summer Breads These loaves bring the golden crust, the fluffy center, the actual flavor. WHAT'S INSIDE... Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Bread No-Knead Artisan Bread Papo Secos | Portuguese Rolls Pretzel Rolls Buttery Pull-Apart Rolls Applesauce Bread Banana Bread By Cook's Illustrated No-Knead Everything Bagel Bread Semolina Pizza Dough...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, Dinner’s on the table — technically. But it’s giving “meal,” not “moment.”We’ve all been there: plain chicken, sad rice, and the sinking realization that salt is doing all the heavy lifting. Summer Sauces & Sides Because a great side or sauce doesn’t just fill the plate — it saves the whole thing. WHAT'S INSIDE... Roasted Potatoes With Dill Portuguese Piri-Piri Hot Sauce Chimichurri Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Homemade Yellow Mustard Cheddar Cheese Sauce Gnocchi With Gorgonzola Cream...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, Yes, you can absolutely pull off something fresh and fancy, even on a random Tuesday.These weeknight-friendly seafood options feel like a little coastal escape. Seafood at Home Elegant enough to impress, easy enough to pull off with a glass of wine in one hand. WHAT'S INSIDE... Pan Seared Scallops Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Lemon Salmon Piccata Pan-Fried Bass With Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce Butter Basted Fish With Garlic & Thyme Spaghetti With Anchovy & Lemon...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, You want food that shows up to the picnic looking like it actually belongs there — not like it just survived a bumper car ride in your trunk.These dishes were basically made for traveling. Picnic Favorites Easy to pack, easy to serve, and still tasty even after a few scenic detours. WHAT'S INSIDE... Leftover Pasta Frittata Crème Fraîche Potato Salad Apple & Celery Salad Roasted Beet, Feta, & Mint Salad Panzanella Cajun Pickled Eggs Tuna Salad Sandwich Brownies With Marshmallow...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I think brunch should feel like a treat. Not like you accidentally signed up for restaurant service in your own kitchen. Let’s keep it simple! Summer Weekend Brunch A few easy things you can prep ahead, a few you can throw together while still in pajamas, and you’ve got yourself a very happy table. WHAT'S INSIDE... Easy Rhubarb Jam Garth Brooks’ Favorite Breakfast Lasagna Chocolate Muffins Bacon Jam Cornmeal Griddle Cakes Asparagus, Egg, & Cheese Strata Mini Quiche For One...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, There’s “cool” — like, I-wear-sunglasses-inside cool — and then there’s dessert cool. The kind that shows up just when the sun starts getting cocky. No-Bake Chilled Desserts Of course, cool doesn’t last. These treats disappear faster than your willpower on a sticky afternoon. WHAT'S INSIDE... Sweet Whipped Ricotta Cream Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Serradura ~ Portuguese Sawdust Pudding Easy Strawberry Icebox Cake Mango Gelato Pistachio Gelato Apricot Galette Sparkling Lemon...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

You Have Me Seeing Stars! Hello Reader, How the hell is it already July 2nd? Wasn't Valentine's Day just two weeks ago? If you're feeling the same way, fear not! There’s still plenty of time to pull off a crowd-pleasing, stress-free Fourth. Below you’ll find my best do-ahead tricks, grill intel, and sanity-saving shortcuts. Wave that spatula like the Statue of Liberty’s torch, and let’s cook, people! Get the Party Started:Your Countdown to the Fourth Tonight (July 2):Whisk up marinades,...

about 2 months ago • 3 min read