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
Butternut Squash Casserole with Vanilla Wafer Topping
This butternut squash casserole features a smooth, lightly sweetened filling topped with a crushed vanilla wafer crumble. A Southern holiday favorite with comforting flavor and crunch.
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Pomegranate
These crispy Brussels sprouts are seared in bacon fat, tossed with crispy bacon, and topped with fresh pomegranate seeds. A savory-sweet side dish perfect for fall and winter meals.
Cornbread Dressing (Gluten Free)
This classic cornbread dressing is made with homemade gluten-free cornbread, sautéed vegetables, fresh sage, and rich turkey stock. A flavorful holiday side dish everyone will love.
Silky Mashed Potatoes with Celeriac
Ultra-smooth mashed potatoes with creamy celeriac add depth and brightness to a classic side — rich, silky, and perfectly balanced for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Curry Pumpkin Soup
This Thai-inspired pumpkin curry soup is made with roasted pumpkin, creamy coconut milk, and homemade curry powder. A warming, aromatic soup perfect for fall or winter meals.
Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Pie
This pumpkin maple pie is made with brown butter, real maple syrup, and vanilla paste for a rich, spiced holiday dessert. Baked in a blind-baked pie crust for a flaky, crisp bottom.
Chocolate Pecan Pie
This chocolate pecan pie is made with Guanaja 70% chocolate, toasted pecans, and dark corn syrup in a buttery blind-baked crust. A rich, indulgent twist on the Southern classic.
Sugared Cranberries
These sugared cranberries are soaked in syrup and rolled in sugar for a sparkling sweet-tart holiday garnish. Perfect for topping desserts, cocktails, or snacking.
3 Turkey Brines for the Juiciest Bird Ever
These three turkey brine recipes—Basic, Orange Spice, and Cranberry—cover classic, citrusy, and bold flavor options. Perfect for juicy, flavorful turkey every time.
Cornbread with Fresh-Milled Cornmeal (Gluten Free)
This buttermilk cornbread recipe uses fresh-milled cornmeal for rich flavor and texture. Bake as muffins, in a cast iron skillet, or dry it for cornbread dressing.
Cinnamon Port Cranberry Sauce
This cinnamon port cranberry sauce is made with ruby Port, dried and fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and just enough sugar to balance the tartness. A perfect holiday side with rich, spiced flavor.
Thanksgiving Wine Guide
Organic Thanksgiving wine guide featuring European classics, sparkling picks, and unique finds to pair perfectly with turkey, ham, or roast beef.
Mixed Greens Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette
This goat cheese and toasted walnut salad features a homemade cranberry vinaigrette made with fresh cranberries, Dijon, honey, and orange juice. A perfect holiday or winter salad bursting with color and flavor.
Country Ham Vegetable Soup
This hearty vegetable soup with country ham is made with chicken stock, root vegetables, and fresh herbs. It's an easy, one-pot Southern comfort dish full of smoky, savory flavor.
Apple Cranberry Crisp with Oat Streusel
This apple cranberry crisp features a spiced fruit filling topped with a buttery oat topping made from raw sugar, rolled oats, and flour. A perfect fall dessert for holidays or cozy nights in.
Patrick’s Southern Collard Greens
These Southern-style collard greens are simmered with smoky bacon, sweet brown sugar, and tangy apple cider vinegar for a bold, balanced flavor. Perfect as a hearty side for any comfort food meal.
Carrot Soup with Ginger & Cardamom
This creamy carrot ginger soup is made with fresh carrots, ginger, and a touch of honey, blended to velvety perfection with cream and aromatic spices. It's a cozy, one-pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect for fall and winter.
Honey Butter Sage Brioche Rolls
Soft, buttery brioche rolls filled with honey butter and fried sage. Sweet, savory, and aromatic — the perfect side for fall dinners and holidays.
Bacon Gougeres
Savory French gougères made with Gruyère, blue cheese, and crispy bacon. Light, airy, and deeply flavorful — the perfect appetizer for entertaining or pairing with wine.
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.

