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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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Cherries in the Snow

A fresh, from-scratch take on a nostalgic dessert layered with homemade angel food cake, spiced cherry compote, and vanilla-kissed cream cheese mousse—perfect for summer celebrations.

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Hibiscus Tea

A vibrant Costa Rican hibiscus tea made with dried hibiscus flowers, warming spices, and just enough sweetness—perfect over ice or as a cocktail mixer.

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Cherry Clafoutis

A classic French cherry clafoutis made with a creamy custard base, fresh cherries, and a hint of almond and cherry brandy—simple, elegant, and perfect for summer.

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Cherry Rhubarb Almond Crisp

A cozy, fruit-forward dessert featuring tart rhubarb and sweet cherries, spiced with cardamom and topped with a golden almond crumble. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Buttery Sugar Snap Peas

Sweet, crisp sugar snap peas sautéed in butter with green garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs, and lemon zest—an easy, elegant spring side dish.

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Moroccan Spiced Spring Vegetables

A vibrant spiced vegetable tagine with sweet fruit, preserved lemon, and toasted almonds—perfect for a flavorful, seasonal vegetarian main dish.

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Vanilla Bean Roasted Rhubarb

Tender roasted rhubarb infused with real vanilla bean—perfect for spooning over desserts, breakfast bowls, or enjoying on its own.

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Spring Rhubarb Recipe Round Up

Celebrate the height of rhubarb season with this delicious roundup of sweet, savory, and refreshing rhubarb recipes. From vibrant sorbets to rustic galettes and even a tangy vinaigrette, these recipes showcase the versatility of this seasonal star.

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Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Carrot Jam

This creamy buttermilk panna cotta is a light and elegant make-ahead dessert, perfect for spring. Finished with a spoonful of homemade rhubarb and carrot jam, it’s a refreshing and unique treat your guests will love.

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Spring Pistou

A bright, herby spring pistou made with pea tendrils or fava tops, Parmesan, and olive oil — perfect for tossing over veggies, pasta, or toast.

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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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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.