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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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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.

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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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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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Creamy Lemon Pappardelle with Asparagus

Celebrate the flavors of spring with this vibrant pasta dish featuring tender asparagus, spring onion, green garlic, and a silky parmesan cream sauce brightened with fresh herbs and lemon. This pasta is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal or a relaxed dinner party.

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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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Okonomiyaki (Savory Cabbage Pancake)

Somewhere between a crepe and a latke, these Japanese cabbage pancakes are crisp, tender, and deeply satisfying. Topped with Japanese BBQ sauce, mayo, and fried eggs, they’re quick to make, easy to love, and guaranteed to hit cravings you didn’t even know you had.

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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.