Cook With Us
Good food starts with good ingredients — and the courage to step into the kitchen with an open heart. Cook With Us is where we share seasonal recipes, kitchen stories, and the techniques that help us create meaningful meals at home.
Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or making something simple on a weeknight, we hope these posts and videos inspire you to slow down, cook with intention, and fall in love with the seasons.
Resources for Learning Seasonal Cooking Techniques
These posts and videos help home cooks understand ingredients, build skills, and learn how to cook seasonally.
Seasonal Recipes & Kitchen Stories
Rutabaga Cacio e Pepe
A cozy low-carb twist on the Roman classic
This rutabaga cacio e pepe is a wintery, root-vegetable take on a Roman classic. Spiralized rutabaga stands in for pasta, offering a sweet-earthy bite that pairs beautifully with a creamy, peppery Pecorino sauce. It’s simple, fast, and deeply satisfying—perfect for weeknights or light winter dinners.
Cumin, Coriander & Caraway Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yogurt and Honey
Roasted carrots tossed with cumin, coriander, and caraway, served over creamy tahini yogurt and finished with honey. A flavorful, spice-forward vegetable side dish.
Apple Salad with Hakurei Turnips, Walnuts & Yogurt Sauce
This apple salad with yogurt, thyme, and kohlrabi (or hakurei turnips) is creamy, crisp, and refreshing. A simple, tangy side dish for fall or spring meals.
Butternut Squash Casserole with Vanilla Wafer Topping
This butternut squash casserole features a smooth, lightly sweetened filling topped with a crushed vanilla wafer crumble. A Southern holiday favorite with comforting flavor and crunch.
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Pomegranate
These crispy Brussels sprouts are seared in bacon fat, tossed with crispy bacon, and topped with fresh pomegranate seeds. A savory-sweet side dish perfect for fall and winter meals.
Silky Mashed Potatoes with Celeriac
Ultra-smooth mashed potatoes with creamy celeriac add depth and brightness to a classic side — rich, silky, and perfectly balanced for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Curry Pumpkin Soup
This Thai-inspired pumpkin curry soup is made with roasted pumpkin, creamy coconut milk, and homemade curry powder. A warming, aromatic soup perfect for fall or winter meals.
Mixed Greens Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette
This goat cheese and toasted walnut salad features a homemade cranberry vinaigrette made with fresh cranberries, Dijon, honey, and orange juice. A perfect holiday or winter salad bursting with color and flavor.
Country Ham Vegetable Soup
This hearty vegetable soup with country ham is made with chicken stock, root vegetables, and fresh herbs. It's an easy, one-pot Southern comfort dish full of smoky, savory flavor.
Patrick’s Southern Collard Greens
These Southern-style collard greens are simmered with smoky bacon, sweet brown sugar, and tangy apple cider vinegar for a bold, balanced flavor. Perfect as a hearty side for any comfort food meal.
Southwest Chicken Soup
A cozy, late-summer soup made with smoky chicken stock, warm spices, and a medley of fresh veggies. Perfect for using up leftover produce and easing into fall.
Cantaloupe Gazpacho
Cool off with this silky, ultra-refreshing Charentais melon gazpacho—a French twist on summer soup made with one of the sweetest, most fragrant melons of the season. Light, elegant, and perfect for warm days.
Rhubarb Vinaigrette
This rhubarb vinaigrette blends fresh rhubarb, honey, mustard, and vinegar into a tangy-sweet dressing perfect for spring salads and more.
Shaved Asparagus with Burrata, Radish & Cucumber
A vibrant spring salad with shaved asparagus, radish, cucumber, creamy burrata, and a zesty lime vinaigrette. Simple, fresh, and elegant.
Celery, Fennel & Apple Salad with Lemon Dressing
A bright, crunchy salad with salty Parmesan, sweet-tart fruit, crisp celery and fennel, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a zippy lemon vinaigrette. It’s fresh, flavorful, and satisfying any time of year.
Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart
This elegant asparagus and goat cheese tart is the perfect spring recipe, featuring a nutty rye flour crust, bright lemon-thyme goat cheese custard, and vibrant green asparagus. Ideal for brunch, Easter, or a light seasonal dinner, this savory tart balances fresh herbs and creamy cheese in a flaky, flavorful crust. A beautiful centerpiece for any spring gathering.
Radish Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette & Whipped Butter
This elevated take on the classic French pairing of radishes with butter and salt is fresh, bold, and spring-ready. Crisp radishes and their greens are tossed in a pistachio-thyme vinaigrette, sweetened with honey and layered over a bed of whipped butter.
Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole
A rich and satisfying potato dish made with grated russet potatoes, aged cheddar, and heavy cream, baked until golden and crispy in a 10-inch skillet. This easy, one-pan recipe is perfect as a comforting side or a simple vegetarian main, with bold, cheesy flavor in every bite.
Ingredient Spotlight: The Sweet Secret of Overwintered Spinach: A Bridge from Winter to Spring
What is overwintered spinach and why is it so special? Learn the short season of what this super special ingredient is and how to make the most of it while its around!
Creamy Overwintered Spinach Dip with Bacon
When those first spring veggies haven't popped up yet, overwintered spinach is here to save the day. This sweet, smoky and creamy dip is the perfect thing to bridge the gap between winter and spring. Slather it over bread, dunk it with chips or try it as a side dish.
Cook With Us — Live & In the Kitchen
We host relaxed, seasonal cook-alongs on YouTube so you can cook right beside us — asking questions, learning techniques, and having some fun in the kitchen along the way.
If you’d like to join live next time, you’re always welcome. We host our weekly show at 6 PM EST every Sunday. Just hop on YouTube and join the show, engage with us or the rest of our followers.
Otherwise, feel free to explore past episodes below anytime the cooking mood strikes. We link our shopping lists in the show notes so you can shop for the video in advance.

