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
Organic Wine: Is it Really Worth All the Hype?
A piece on the differences between organic wine and conventional wine.
Honey Roasted Carrots with N'Duja
Sweet and tender honey roasted carrots topped with a smear of spicy, salty n'duja sausage. Add some nuts and seeds for an irresistible crunch!
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This flourless cake recipe is decadent and rich but also somehow light at the same time. Its 100% gluten and grain free for those with dietary restrictions.
The Roots of Regenerative Agriculture
A piece on regenerative agriculture and a way forward
Corned Beef Brine
Great corned beef starts long before the pot hits the stove — it begins in the brine. This thoughtfully spiced, salt-forward mixture infuses beef with deep savory flavor and tender texture, turning humble cuts into something truly memorable. Whether you’re prepping for St. Patrick’s Day or just craving rich, home-made deli-style beef, mastering this brine is your first step to unforgettable results.
Stuffed Cabbage (Cabbage Rolls)
Recipe for stuffed cabbage otherwise know as cabbage rolls. Cabbage stuffed with beef and rice then cooked in tomato sauce and sauerkraut.
Creamy Cardamom & Vanilla Rice Pudding
There’s something inherently comforting about rice pudding — a simple, creamy dessert that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. In this version, fragrant cardamom and pure vanilla elevate the classic into something a bit more special, while arborio rice creates an indulgently rich texture that’s perfect whether you serve it warm or chilled. It’s nostalgic yet refined, easy enough for a cozy night in and elegant enough to finish a dinner with grace.
Citrus-Ginger Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and perfectly balanced, this citrus vinaigrette brings acidity and vibrancy to salads, roasted vegetables, and grilled proteins. A simple, versatile dressing that shows how a few good ingredients can transform a dish.
5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Wine & Food Pairing
Confidently choose the perfect wine for your meal with five simple tips that consider acidity, body, tannin, sweetness, and more — no sommelier training required.
Rose & Cardamom Chocolate Pots de Crème
Recipe for rose and cardamom chocolate pots de creme. Instructions for how to bake the perfect creamy chocolate dessert.
Classic Fudgy Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies with a crackly top and deeply chocolatey center — a timeless dessert that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Classic Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze
This classic meatloaf is made with ground beef and sausage, sautéed vegetables, and topped with a tangy brown sugar glaze. A comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
3 Salts Every Kitchen Should Have & 1 You Should Ditch Immediately
Not all salt is the same — and your kitchen deserves better than fine, processed table salt. Learn the three essential salts every home cook should stock, why they matter for flavor and texture, and which one to ditch if you want your food to taste its best.
The BEST Homemade Pita Bread
Soft, warm pita bread made from scratch is easier than you think — and far tastier than store-bought. This recipe walks you through the simple dough, slow fermentation, and high-heat baking that creates those signature pockets perfect for dips, sandwiches, or fresh mezze boards.
Spiced Meatballs with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Warm, aromatic spices meet juicy, tender meatballs in this deeply satisfying dish, finished with a cool, creamy tahini yogurt sauce for perfect balance. It’s an easy, flavor-forward recipe that feels special enough for entertaining but simple enough for a weeknight.
Caramelized Onion Dip
Recipe for home made caramelized onion dip. Recipe includes learning to caramelized onions.
The Art of Balance: How a Chef Creates a Compelling Dish
Learn how to craft the perfect dish with considerations in temperature, texture, acidity, sugar and salt.
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.

