Cooking with the Seasons: Winter Garden & Nourishing Family Meals

When the gray winter fog rolls into the Treasure Valley, there is nothing I love more than leaning into the warmth of a slow-simmering kitchen. Today, I’m sharing a glimpse into my winter rhythm: from starting a massive pot of homemade chicken broth to harvesting fresh kale from the snowy garden.

If you are a home cook looking to inspire your family with nourishing, "from-scratch" meals, or a gardener wondering what can actually survive the January cold—this video is for you.

In this video, we are making: The Ultimate "All-Day" Chicken Broth: Why I use the whole chicken and big chunks of aromatics for a nutrient-dense base.

Pumpkin Chicken Curry: A quick, warm crockpot meal that uses pumpkin as a creamy, healthy base.

Winter Kale Salad: My "secret" to harvesting kale in the snow and cooking it so that even the kids ask for seconds!

Homemade Chicken Gnocchi Soup: A chunky, hearty version of the Olive Garden classic that is so much better because it starts with real ingredients.

I also share a little tip on how I make my kitchen feel a bit more "romantic" on those dark winter days using a simple thrifted find.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Treasure Valley Fog & Comfort Food 1:15 - Making a 6-Hour Homemade Chicken Broth 3:30 - My Secret to a "Romantic" Kitchen 4:45 - Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chicken Curry 6:10 - Gardening in January: How to Harvest Kale in Snow 8:20 - The Trick to Making Kale Taste Amazing (Kid-Approved!) 10:30 - Assembling a Warm Winter Green Salad 12:45 - Better Than Olive Garden: Chicken Gnocchi Soup 15:10 - Final Textures & Serving

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