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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

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Corn & Nectarine Pie

Juicy nectarines and fresh corn baked in a crisp buttery crust with a golden cornmeal streusel topping. A unique and flavorful summer pie.

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Patrick's Famous Tomato Pie

A savory summer pie made with heirloom tomatoes, a creamy ricotta-mayo base, and a crisp extra blind baked crust. Finished with fresh herbs and lemon for a bright, flavorful bite.

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Butter Pie Crust

Master the art of flaky, buttery pie crust with this foolproof all-butter recipe. From mixing and chilling to rolling, crimping, and blind baking, this guide walks you through every step to make perfect pie dough at home—no soggy bottoms, no stress.

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Peach Pie with Vanilla Crumble

Juicy summer peaches baked in a buttery pie crust, layered with cream cheese for a crisp base, and topped with a fragrant vanilla crumble. The perfect late-summer dessert.

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Peach & Cucumber Salad with Burrata

This Peach & Cucumber Salad with Burrata is the ultimate summer dish—light, refreshing, and ready in minutes. Tossed with honey vinegar and fresh basil, then finished with creamy burrata and flaky sea salt, it's a perfect way to savor peak-season produce.

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5 Italian Cocktails to Sip This Summer

Beat the heat with these 5 iconic Italian cocktails perfect for summer. From the bold Negroni to the refreshing Aperol Spritz and frozen Sgroppino, these easy recipes bring Italian aperitivo vibes to your glass.

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Corn Ribs with Chili-Lime Mayo & Queso Fresco

Crispy, golden corn ribs tossed with creamy chili-lime mayo and finished with crumbled queso fresco. A fun, crowd-pleasing summer side dish that’s easy to make and perfect for cookouts, snack boards, or seasonal dinners.

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Brioche Fruit Tarts

These individual brioche fruit tarts are made with rich, buttery dough, filled with silky vanilla pastry cream, and topped with seasonal fruit. Perfect for dessert or brunch, and endlessly adaptable with your favorite summer produce.

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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.

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Seared Cabbage Wedge with Apricot Mayo

Turn humble cabbage into the star of your summer table with these seared Caraflex wedges, topped with creamy apricot mayo and crunchy peanuts—simple, seasonal, and seriously crave-worthy.

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Sipping Sancerre: Summer in a Glass

Discover the refreshing elegance of Sancerre, a crisp Sauvignon Blanc from France's Loire Valley, perfect for summer sipping. Learn what makes it special, affordable alternatives from nearby regions, and the best seasonal dishes to pair with it.

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Peach Cobbler with Cornmeal Biscuits

This spiced peach cobbler features a fragrant filling of ripe peaches, coriander, mace, and orange blossom water, all topped with golden cornmeal biscuits. Perfect for summer gatherings and cozy nights alike.

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Brassica Slaw

This easy and approachable brassica slaw is a fresh twist on classic coleslaw, made with shredded broccoli and kohlrabi and tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Great as a side or sandwich topper!

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Magic Dust

A bold and versatile BBQ rub recipe from Soaked, Slathered, and Seasoned, perfect for chicken, pork, veggies, and more. Easy to make in batches for quick weeknight meals.

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Peach BBQ Sauce

A sweet and tangy peach BBQ sauce with a peppery kick—perfect for summer grilling and easy to make in just one pot.

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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.