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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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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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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.

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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.

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.