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
Chili, Cheese and Broccoli Tart in an Everything Spice Crust
This creamy, mildly spicy tart is packed with flavor. From a flaky tender rye, cheddar and everything spice crust to a flavorful custardy filling, you will want a second slice.
Cheddar, Rye, & Everything Spice Pie Crust
Handmade pie crust with sharp cheddar and hearty rye flour. Rich, savory, and deeply flavorful—ideal for pot pies, quiche, and seasonal savory bakes.
Everything Spice
Bring your everything spice game up to the next level with this classic recipe with some unexpected but game changing ingredients.
Orange Anise Creme Brûlée
This silky, aromatic crème brûlée is infused with the warm, licorice-like notes of star anise and the bright citrus essence of orange peel.
Pickled Beets w/ Wheat Berries, Fresh Herbs, Buffalo Mozzarella
This vibrant and beautifully balanced dish brings together the earthy sweetness of pickled beets, the hearty chew of wheat berries, fragrant fresh herbs, and the final burst of winter citrus and topped with creamy buffalo mozzarella or feta.
Perfect Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls
These soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat. Tender buttery brioche rolled up with cinnamon, brown sugar and date syrup and kissed with a little orange before being topped with silky smooth cream cheese icing.
Creamy Stone-Ground Grits
Learn how to make the perfect pot of creamy grits from a master of Southern cooking.
The BEST Pickled Beets
Recipe for the perfect pickled beets. Guaranteed to make a beet lover out of anyone.
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.
Creamy Tart Lemon Curd
Bright, silky, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor, this homemade lemon curd is one of the most versatile recipes to keep in your kitchen. Made with fresh lemons, eggs, sugar, and butter, it cooks gently into a smooth, luscious spread that balances sweet and tart perfectly. Whether you spoon it over yogurt, layer it into cakes, fill delicate tarts, or simply spread it on warm toast or scones, lemon curd adds a vibrant burst of sunshine to almost any dessert. This simple from-scratch recipe comes together quickly on the stovetop and keeps beautifully in the refrigerator, making it a wonderful staple for baking, brunch, and springtime treats.
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.
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.
We’ve taken a little break on creating new videos but 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.
