Leite's Culinaria

Sometimes, a creamy, comforting soup is all you need, especially if you can make it vegan. Topped with yogurt and hazelnuts, it's superb.

At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie that can be considered complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required. Pumpkin and meringue. So happy together.

SweeTango® apples are the apple of choice for this elegant apple rose tart. The apples aren't baked, so their crisp bite of honey and citrus shine.

Moody and a little brooding, this autumnal-ish dish melds earthy spices, sweet apricots, fresh herbs, and lamb to a simply elegant effect.

Often overlooked at Indian restaurants, butter chicken really can be a truly captivating dish. Give this version a try and see what you think.

Fritters, made from thin matchstick slices of apples, are quickly fried in oil and sprinkled with sugar. Mound them up on a plate and watch them disappear.

"Like the best diner pancakes of your life." "This is going to replace my standard pancake recipe." That's what folks are saying about these 'cakes.

A sweet treat that the kids can help make. Chocolate, sweet pecan filling, and buttery crust. But if you don't want to share, we won't tell.

Alice Medrich strikes again with this flaky, buttery crust filled with rich chocolate custard infused with a hint of espresso.

Jerusalem artichokes, stump so many of us. But hang on--lots of our testers weren't hip to them either until they tried (and loved) this recipe. What are you waiting for?

Juicy pork chops are a perennial favorite around here. Smother 'em in a creamy, Creole, caramelized onion gravy... oh my lord.