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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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Vanilla Bean Pound Cake

A simple, elegant classic with rich vanilla flavor. This vanilla bean pound cake is tender and deeply aromatic, thanks to real vanilla paste and rich cream. The method keeps the crumb light and fine—whipping the eggs and sugar to a ribbon stage before folding in flour and emulsified butter. It’s the kind of cake that’s perfect with a cup of tea, layered with fruit and cream, or simply dusted with powdered sugar.

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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.

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From Brunch to Dessert: 5 Easter Bakes That Taste Like Spring

Celebrate Easter with five joyful baking recipes that bring the flavors of spring to your table. From cozy cinnamon buns to bright apricot scones and a wholesome buckwheat carrot cake, these seasonal favorites are perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet treat any time of day.

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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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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.