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Recipes — Marlowe & Tate

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Marlowe in a terracotta linen top plates a cheeseburger at the backyard picnic table while Tate in a white tee and khaki apron holds a platter of burgers, both smiling at each other under string lights.

W36 · August 31, 2026

The Labor Day burger, a hot grill, and the last cookout of summer

Thick, juicy burgers with a proper crust, melted cheese, and a toasted bun — the send-off dinner for the last weekend of summer.

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A shallow matte-black cast-iron skillet of baked macaroni and cheese with crisp browned-butter sourdough crumbs, a serving spoon, parsley, and a small bowl of crumbs on a warm oak dining table.

W33 · August 16, 2026

The macaroni and cheese with the good crust

A shallow cast-iron skillet, a sharp cheese sauce, and the browned-butter sourdough crumbs that make everyone reach for the edge.

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Marlowe in a white tee and denim apron pulls a platter of grilled herb chicken thighs from a cast-iron pan while Tate in a light blue chambray shirt squeezes a lemon wedge over it, both laughing.

W29 · July 13, 2026

Herb chicken off the grill, the way July wants it

We marinated the chicken in olive oil, lemon, and a handful of garden herbs, then let the coals do the rest.

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Marlowe in a sage green top stirs a pot of creamy green pea risotto with a wooden spoon at the warm stovetop while Tate in a grey tee grates parmesan over it, both focused on the pot.

W22 · May 25, 2026

Shelling peas, stirring risotto, and a Sunday that moved slowly

The shelling peas were fat and sweet, so we spent a lazy Sunday shelling them into a bowl and stirring them into a proper risotto. It took time. That was the point.

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Marlowe in a soft sage green blouse carves a herb-roasted leg of lamb on a wooden board at the Easter table while Tate in a cream oxford shirt holds a serving platter, both smiling at each other.

W14 · March 30, 2026

Herb-roasted lamb, a spring table, and the dinner that gathers everyone

A leg of lamb rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and lemon, roasted until rosy and tender — the Easter dinner that gathers everyone around the table.

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A platter of sliced corned beef and cabbage with carrots and potatoes, a carving fork beside it, on a wooden table with a linen cloth.

W12 · March 16, 2026

Corned beef, a long simmer, and the dinner that marks the turn of the season

Corned beef simmered low and slow with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes until everything is tender and the kitchen smells like the turn of the season.

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A platter of crispy skillet chicken thighs with golden crackling skin, lemon wedges, and fresh thyme, on a wooden farmhouse table with a linen napkin.

W11 · March 9, 2026

Crispy chicken thighs, a hot skillet, and the weeknight dinner that never misses

Bone-in chicken thighs seared skin-side down until the skin shatters, then finished in the oven with lemon and thyme. The weeknight dinner we make when we need a win.

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A rustic pot of mushroom barley soup with fresh dill, a wooden spoon resting on the rim, and a slice of dark rye bread beside it on a wooden counter.

W9 · February 23, 2026

Mushroom barley soup, a slow pot, and the last stretch of winter

Earthy mushrooms, chewy barley, and a broth that tastes like it's been simmering all day — the soup that carries us through the last stretch of February.

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A cast-iron pot of braised short ribs in a rich glossy sauce with herbs, on a wooden farmhouse table with a carving fork and linen napkin beside it.

W7 · February 9, 2026

Short ribs, a long braise, and the dinner that took all afternoon

Beef short ribs braised in wine and broth until they're spoon-tender, with mushrooms and a glossy sauce. The dinner we started at noon and ate at six, and would happily do again.

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A rustic pot of green lentil and kale soup with melted cheese on top and a thick slice of crusty bread beside it on a wooden counter.

W5 · January 26, 2026

A pot of lentil soup, a heap of kale, and the coldest week of the year

Lentils simmered with garlic and smoked paprika, finished with a heap of kale and a shower of cheese. The soup we made twice in one week because it was that good.

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A deep cast-iron dutch oven of coq au vin — braised chicken legs, mushrooms, and pearl onions in a glossy red wine sauce — on a wooden trivet, gentle steam rising.

W4 · January 19, 2026

A Sunday braise, a bottle of wine, and the smell of January

Chicken braised low and slow with wine, mushrooms, and pearl onions until it falls off the bone. The kind of Sunday dinner that fills the whole house with the smell of January.

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A bronze-toned cast-iron pan of roasted winter root vegetables — carrots, parsnips, beets, and baby potatoes with fresh thyme and rosemary — on a wooden farmhouse table.

W3 · January 12, 2026

One pan, a pile of roots, and the easiest dinner of January

Carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, tossed in oil and paprika and roasted in one skillet until the edges caramelize. The whole dinner fits in one pan, and the leftovers are even better.

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Cookware we love

A cream ceramic platter of charred sweet corn rounds and ripe peach wedges with basil and red onion on a sunlit porch table.

W35 · August 29, 2026

Charred corn, ripe peaches, and a platter for the porch

Grill the corn first, give the peaches a brief turn, and finish with lemon, honey and basil. The useful bowl is the one that holds the dressing steady, not another reason to replace a set you like.

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Marlowe in a white sleeveless linen top and striped apron turns grilled corn with tongs at the backyard grill while Tate in a light blue chambray shirt with rolled sleeves grins at her, both laughing in the golden hour.

W35 · August 24, 2026

Grilled corn with lime mayo, and a small bowl off to the side

Keep the corn on the grill and the sauce on a cool counter. The useful prep bowl may already be in your cupboard; if you need a set, choose between Cuisinart's lids and OXO's extra grip rather than expecting either to improve the corn.

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Marlowe in a white tee and denim apron lifts a golden tomato tart out of a baking sheet while Tate in a light blue chambray shirt holds a cooling rack, both looking at the tart with pleased expressions.

W34 · August 17, 2026

Late-summer tomatoes, mustard, and a tart worth leaving time for

A buttery crust, a layer of cheese and drained tomato slices, with a measured pepper finish and enough time for both pastry chills.

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Marlowe and Tate standing together at a wooden farmhouse counter, a bronze-toned cast iron skillet of golden corn fritters between them, a bowl of fresh corn kernels and ears of corn nearby, warm window light.

W33 · August 11, 2026

Sweet corn fritters, with room for the last handful

Six ears of corn make the mixing bowl matter. Leave space to fold the kernels through, then give the fritters enough room in the skillet.

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Marlowe in a white linen shirt arranges heirloom tomato caprese slices on a platter with basil while Tate in a light grey tee drizzles olive oil at a bright farmhouse counter.

W32 · August 3, 2026

Heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, and a little attention at the end

A wide platter, ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella do most of the work. Choose a pepper mill for its adjustment and handling, not a promise that a higher price improves the salad.

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A golden peach cobbler cooling in a premium handcrafted bronze-toned skillet with an octagonal rim, polished interior, and a coiled spring-steel handle ending in a small brass cap, beside fresh peaches and folded linen.

W31 · August 2, 2026

Ripe peaches, a skillet cobbler, and two bowls for the topping

Cardamom-spiced peaches get a soft buttermilk topping. Keep the mixing gentle, leave room in the baking pan, and count the cooling time before calling everyone to dessert.

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Marlowe in a terracotta linen top scoops a golden stone-fruit crisp into a bowl while Tate in a white tee and khaki apron holds the baking dish, both looking at the crisp with pleased smiles.

W31 · July 27, 2026

Stone fruit crisp, with the topping in a second bowl

Peaches, plums and nectarines need room for a gentle turn through sugar and cornstarch. Keep the oat topping separate, and include the cooling pause in your dessert plans.

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Marlowe in a pale blue linen shirt tosses cold soba noodles in a wide ceramic bowl with chopsticks while Tate in a white tee pours the sesame dressing at a bright farmhouse counter.

W30 · July 20, 2026

Cold soba, with room to turn the noodles

A sesame-miso dressing, crisp vegetables and properly cooled noodles make a useful summer lunch. Choose a bowl for the tossing room, not a promise that the whole meal needs no cooking.

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Marlowe in a white linen shirt pours cherry batter into a ceramic clafoutis dish at the kitchen counter while Tate in a navy tee watches with a soft smile.

W23 · June 1, 2026

Early cherries and a bowl of clafoutis batter

Pitting the fruit takes more attention than mixing the custard. Give both jobs some counter space, and choose the bowl for a comfortable whisk rather than a bigger promise.

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Marlowe in a pink gingham top whips cream in a bowl on the porch table while Tate in a cream polo shirt plates strawberry shortcakes, both laughing and looking at each other.

W21 · May 18, 2026

Strawberry shortcakes, with a bowl for each part

Let the berries make their syrup while the biscuits bake, then whip the cream just before assembly. Useful bowls keep the jobs separate; they do not need to be the most expensive things on the counter.

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W20 · May 11, 2026

Radish tartines, warm toast, and pepper ground to suit

Butter, thin radishes and chives make a small lunch with very little cooking. An adjustable pepper mill is useful here, but the one already on the counter may be all you need.

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A whole rhubarb crumb cake on a cream ceramic cake stand with golden crumb topping, a slice cut out showing the pink rhubarb filling, on a wooden table.

W19 · May 4, 2026

Rhubarb crumb cake, with the topping made first

Keep the cold butter for the crumbs and the softened butter for the cake. A nesting set helps organize the work, but a steady hand and enough bowl space matter more than the price.

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Marlowe in a white tee and denim apron tosses bright sugar snap peas in a wok with a wooden spatula while Tate in a light blue chambray shirt watches with an amused grin, both laughing.

W18 · April 27, 2026

Snap peas with miso, sesame, and the prep done first

Trim the peas, mix the sauce, then turn to the stove. A roomy prep bowl helps with the sorting; a new set is optional, and a premium base will not do the stir-frying for you.

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Tate in a cream henley flips a blistered flatbread in a cast-iron skillet with a focused grin while Marlowe in a sage green top watches with an amused smile, a stack of cooked flatbreads on a board beside them.

W17 · April 20, 2026

Skillet flatbreads, spring herbs, and room to mix

Chives and dill go into a simple no-yeast dough. Give it a short rest, cook one bread at a time, and choose mixing bowls for the counter work rather than the pan photograph.

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Marlowe in a white tee and denim apron tosses asparagus and peas into a wide bowl of spring pasta while Tate in a light grey tee grates parmesan over it at a bright kitchen counter.

W16 · April 13, 2026

Asparagus pasta, with room for the last toss

Lemon, pecorino and asparagus need a little preparation, not a crowded pan. Get the pasta water ready, measure the pepper away from the steam, and leave a mill purchase for when your current one needs replacing.

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Marlowe and Tate seated at a sunlit dining table with a stack of tall golden lemon ricotta pancakes between them, Marlowe in a pale blue linen shirt laughing with her hand over her mouth, Tate in a white tee and khaki apron grinning and reaching for the syrup pitcher.

W15 · April 6, 2026

Lemon ricotta pancakes for a morning with time to spare

Ricotta, lemon and folded egg whites make a breakfast worth giving a little counter space. Choose mixing bowls for the whisking, not for a promise of taller pancakes.

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Marlowe in a pale blue linen shirt slides a golden folded spring onion omelette onto a ceramic plate at the kitchen counter while Tate in a white tee and khaki apron watches with an amused smile.

W13 · March 23, 2026

Spring onion omelette, with the pepper measured before the pan

Sweetened spring onions, folded eggs and a little cheese make a small meal worth slowing down for. Prepare the filling first; choosing a pepper mill can wait until the one you own needs replacing.

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A craggy golden Irish soda bread with a cross cut into the top, dusted with flour, on a wooden board with a butter knife and a small dish of butter.

W10 · March 2, 2026

Irish soda bread, a hot oven and no waiting for a rise

Buttermilk, a shaggy dough and a deep cross in the top. Leave the kneading to another loaf.

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A wide ceramic bowl of soft ricotta gnocchi in a light sage-butter sauce with lemon zest and shaved parmesan, a fork resting on the rim.

W8 · February 16, 2026

Lemon ricotta gnocchi and a little room on the counter

A soft ricotta dough, browned butter and lemon make a small winter cooking project. Drain the cheese ahead, then choose a mixing bowl you can hold comfortably.

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A stack of golden whole-grain buttermilk pancakes on a ceramic plate with a pat of butter melting on top and a small pitcher of maple syrup beside it.

W6 · February 2, 2026

Whole-grain pancakes and a slow Saturday

A little honey, tangy buttermilk and two bowls before the griddle gets hot. Breakfast can take its time without making the batter complicated.

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A large ceramic bowl of winter greens salad with bright citrus segments, shaved fennel, toasted seeds, and a light vinaigrette, on a wooden kitchen counter with a linen napkin.

W2 · January 5, 2026

Citrus, winter greens and a bright January salad

Juicy orange and grapefruit, sturdy leaves and toasted sesame. Keep the citrus juice; it belongs in the bowl, not on the counter.

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