# Winter Recipes

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Hatch Green Chile Pork Stew

Jan 26, 2026

A deeply comforting Hatch green chile pork stew—roasted chilies, browned pork, and a silky sauce that eats like warmth in a bowl.

Sloppy Joe Cheesesteaks (Not Quite a Chopped Cheese)

Jan 24, 2026

A Sloppy Joe–cheesesteak hybrid that borrows the chopped-cheese technique without copying it. Deeply browned beef, a clingy savory sauce, and cheese melted directly into the mixture make this a kid-friendly, cold-weather crowd pleaser.

Hearty Sausage & King City Pink Bean Pasta Fagioli

Jan 20, 2026

A hearty, slow-simmered pasta fagioli made with Italian sausage and King City Pink Beans. Comfort food for cold winter days, cooked low and slow.

Poached Cod with King City Pink Beans, Bacon & Greens

Jan 14, 2026

Tender poached cod resting on smoky King City pink beans, bacon, and greens in a comforting winter broth.

Gio’s Holiday Egg Nog: Cooking, Confidence, and the Adults’ Table

Dec 25, 2025

This egg nog was my son’s entry ticket to the adults’ table—earned not by age, but by cooking something real and watching people enjoy it.

My Wife’s Christmas Meatball Lasagna

Dec 25, 2025

A true all-day Christmas tradition—slow-simmered sauce, tender meatballs, and a lasagna we only make for the biggest days.

All-Day Tomato Meat Sauce with Spaghetti (Slow-Cooked, Kid-Friendly Comfort Food)

Dec 9, 2025

An all-day tomato meat sauce that tastes like home. Slow-cooked with soffritto, beef, tomatoes, and optional mushroom tea, this cozy bowl of spaghetti is pure comfort — the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell like love.

Cozy Split Pea Soup with Bacon, Cabbage & Balsamic — A Cold-Weather Favorite

Dec 8, 2025

A deeply comforting split pea soup simmered with bacon, cabbage, sweet carrots, and a splash of balsamic to brighten the whole bowl. Simple ingredients, slow-cooked flavor — perfect for cold days.