# Comfort Food

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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.

Orecchiette with White Beans, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe

Jan 23, 2026

A cozy, Southern Italian–inspired pasta with orecchiette, sausage, creamy white beans, and broccoli rabe—finished loose and glossy for maximum comfort.

Rich Bitch Caviar Pasta | A Family Tradition to End the Holidays

Jan 3, 2026

A family joke, great caviar, and one last indulgent meal before the holidays fade and real life returns.

New Year’s Day Prosperity and Luck Hoppin’ John

Jan 1, 2026

A rice-forward Hoppin’ John built for New Year’s Day—patiently cooked, gently finished, and meant to be shared with people you want to carry into the year with you.

Creamy Polenta with Tomato Beans and Pancetta (Italian-Style Recipe)

Dec 22, 2025

Creamy Anson Mills polenta topped with slow-simmered beans, tomatoes, and pancetta—finished with a splash of red wine vinegar that brings the whole dish into balance. Simple, humble, and deeply satisfying.

Rainy Day Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Soup

Dec 2, 2025

A cold, rainy day in Northern Virginia calls for the classics: a crunchy sourdough grilled cheese and a silky homemade tomato soup that warms you from the inside out.

Best Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich – Perfect for Game Day

Dec 1, 2025

A crispy, cheesy, saucy leftover meatloaf sandwich that tastes even better the next day. Built on a club roll with BBQ-ranch sauce, melted American, fried onions, and tangy pickles. Easy to make, perfect for game day, and a family favorite in our house.

Pepperoncini–Balsamic Pot Roast (Italian Beef–Inspired)

Nov 22, 2025

A Chicago-inspired pot roast with pepperoncini, balsamic, and deep beef flavor — slow cooked until the meat is tender and the sauce sings.

Tortellini en Brodo (Using Liquid Gold)

Nov 21, 2025

A warm, cozy bowl of tortellini simmered in Liquid Gold—simple, soothing, and exactly what you want on a chilly night.

Pastina with Liquid Gold | Comforting Acini di Pepe Recipe

Nov 18, 2025

A warm, silky bowl of pastina cooked in Liquid Gold — the simple comfort our grandmother made when we were kids, still carrying that same quiet healing today.

Santa Fe Chowder (Hominy, Ham, Hatch Chiles & Caballero Beans)

Nov 17, 2025

A silky, smoky chowder made with hominy, Caballero beans, honey ham, Hatch chiles, miso, and Liquid Gold. Finished with spinach, heavy cream, and fresh lime juice.