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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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Rhubarb Lemonade

Celebrate Memorial Day with this no-cook rhubarb lemonade—tart, vibrant, and easy to batch for a crowd. Add gin, vodka, or tequila for a fun adult version.

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Rhubarb Crumb Cake

This rhubarb crumb cake balances bright, tart rhubarb with a tender, buttery cake and a generous brown sugar crumb topping. A simple, seasonal bake that celebrates spring produce, perfect for brunch, afternoon coffee, or an easy dessert made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

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5 Easy Mother's Day Brunch Ideas

Celebrate Mom with a beautiful, seasonal brunch made from scratch. Featuring rhubarb crumb cake, asparagus tart, blueberry muffins & more—all made with love and peak spring produce.

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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.

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Spring Wheat Berry Salad

A hearty and refreshing grain salad made with nutty wheat berries, crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, and creamy feta, all tossed with fresh mint, nigella seeds, lemon juice, and olive oil. This easy vegetarian recipe is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light and healthy lunch.

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From Brunch to Dessert: 5 Easter Bakes That Taste Like Spring

Celebrate Easter with five joyful baking recipes that bring the flavors of spring to your table. From cozy cinnamon buns to bright apricot scones and a wholesome buckwheat carrot cake, these seasonal favorites are perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet treat any time of day.

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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.