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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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Ingredient Spotlight: Why Buckwheat Deserves a Spot in Your Kitchen and Your Garden

When you hear the word “buckwheat,” you might think of pancakes—or maybe you’re not quite sure what to think. Despite its name, buckwheat is not actually wheat, nor is it even a grain. It’s a pseudocereal—a seed that behaves like a grain in the kitchen—but behind that humble label lies a powerhouse ingredient for bakers, eaters, and growers alike.

Whether you're experimenting with gluten-free baking, rebuilding tired garden soil, or just looking for a flavorful and nutrient-dense pantry staple, buckwheat deserves a spot in your kitchen and your garden plan.

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Ingredient Spotlight: Spring Onions – A Taste of the Season's Green

Fresh, bright, & full of early-season flavor, spring onions are the green allium we’ve been waiting for. Learn to use every part of these tender onions from the sweet bulbs to the vibrant tops in sautés, soups, & sauces. This post is your guide to cooking with one of spring’s most underrated stars.

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Velvety Prepared Tahini

This prepared tahini is rich, creamy, and effortlessly smooth. With its deep, nutty flavor and silky texture, it’s a versatile staple for dressings, dips, sauces, and more. Elevate your hummus or drizzle it over roasted vegetables this will take your recipes to the next level!

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Buckwheat Yogurt Pancakes

Nutty buckwheat and tangy yogurt make these super fluffy pancakes insanely delicious. Spread your favorite jam on top, throw in some fresh fruit or eat them with a little butter and syrup. These will be your new go-to.

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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.