31 Super Seasonal March Recipes To Cook All Month Long (2024)

    Can you believe it's already March?

    by Hannah LoewentheilBuzzFeed Staff

    Can you believe it? March is already here and winter is (almost) a thing of the past. As we transition to warmer weather, now is the perfect time to take advantage of everything that's in season. Here are 31 delicious things to cook this month.

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    1. Avocado Deviled Eggs

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    Damn Delicious / Via damndelicious.net

    These deviled eggs get a flavor boost thanks to mashed avocado and bacon. Make them up to three hours in advance for an easy brunch or party app.

    Recipe: Avocado Deviled Eggs

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    This no-cook breakfast tastes totally fancy, but it comes together with just a handful of ingredients like ricotta, sliced banana, granola, and grapefruit. If you don't have ricotta, try it with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.

    Recipe: Citrus and Ricotta Breakfast Bowl

    3. Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts Hash With Bacon

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    Nestle some poached, fried, or soft boiled eggs in this hash and you've got a breakfast worth waking up for.

    Recipe: Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts Hash With Bacon

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    Whether you're craving brunch or just looking for a great meal-prep breakfast, frittatas are a no-brainer.

    Recipe: Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata

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    Introducing your next meatless Monday dinner. This Indian-inspired cauliflower is rubbed with paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, then roasted until crispy on the outside and buttery on the inside. The cool and creamy cashew yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to all the fragrant spices.

    Recipe: Tandoori Roast Cauliflower With Garlic Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

    6. Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup with Onions and Apples

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    This hearty vegetarian soup is made by roasting veggies and parsnips in the oven, tossing them into a blender with coconut milk and vegetable broth and toping with sweet caramelized onion and diced apples.

    Recipe: Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup with Onions and Apples

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    You can make this easy one-pot pasta with just about whatever veggies are in your fridge like cauliflower, spring peas, asparagus, and mushrooms.

    Recipe: One-Pot Pasta Primavera

    8. Parsnip Gratin With Gruyère and Thyme

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    Any tender roasted vegetable topped with layers of melty cheese is a win in my book.

    Recipe: Parsnip Gratin With Gruyère and Thyme

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    Fresh or frozen shrimp is tossed in a zesty mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and paprika, then it's baked on a single sheet pan with your favorite vegetable.

    Recipe: Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus

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    This pan-seared fish still manages to get seriously crispy despite the fact they're never deep fried. The avocado crema, made in a blender or food processor with cilantro, garlic, lime, olive oil, and red wine vinegar is the icing on the cake.

    Recipe: Baja Fish Tacos With Avocado Crema

    11. Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad

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    This kale and street corn medley gets an extra protein boost from grilled chicken, but you can always load it up with anything from avocado to black beans and keep it vegetarian.

    Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad

    12. Apricot Chicken Thighs With Root Vegetables

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    Chicken broth, apricot preserves, and Dijon mustard make for a seriously irresistible glaze for these crispy chicken thighs all served on top of your favorite root veggies like rutabaga, parsnips, or winter squash.

    Recipe: Apricot Chicken Thighs With Root Vegetables

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    Never underestimate the power of some grated Parmesan to turn average ingredients into something unexpectedly delicious.

    Recipe: Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Broccoli

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    You might not expect burrata to pair so well with potatoes, but this recipe will settle any doubt. Bookmark this filling side dish and make it throughout the spring.

    Recipe: Roasted Mixed Potatoes With Spring Herbs and Burrata

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    Start with store bought flatbread, naan, or your favorite pizza dough and top it with Brussels, goat cheese, bacon, and a healthy drizzle of balsamic glaze.

    Recipe: Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Flatbread

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    This low-carb pasta alternative is seriously satisfying. Once the squash is roasted, remove the spaghetti-like strands and toss them with roasted mushrooms, leeks, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and thyme.

    Recipe: Spaghetti Squash With Roasted Leeks and Mushrooms

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    This recipe most often calls for chicken, but this vegetarian version is just as fragrant and satisfying. Serve it over basmati rice with some naan for sopping up all the sauce.

    Recipe: Butter Cauliflower

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    Serve these roast cauliflower steaks with anything from roast chicken to sausage on the side for a complete meal.

    Recipe: Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Bacon

    19. Beet Salad With Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette

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    Say goodbye to boring salad and say hello to this colorful, fresh, and oh-so-tasty combination of roasted beets, mandarin oranges, apples, crispy walnuts, nutty pepitas, and tangy goat cheese, all tossed in a homemade citrusy dressing.

    Recipe: Beet Salad With Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette

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    Turn a cheap package of instant ramen noodles into a crunchy, flavor-packed salad you'll want to make time and time again. I love adding some leftover rotisserie chicken or grilled salmon to make it a main dish.

    Recipe: Ramen Noodle and Cabbage Salad

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    Start with whatever ground meat you like best to make these stuffed avocados. Or you can stick with rice or quinoa and beans for a vegetarian-friendly version.

    Recipe: Taco Stuffed Avocados

    22. Rigatoni With Sausage and Kale

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    Five ingredients (plus salt and pepper) are all you need for this decadent pasta dish: your favorite noodles, kale, Parmesan cheese, sausage, and chicken broth.

    Recipe: Rigatoni With Sausage and Kale

    23. Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

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    These Chinese-inspired Brussels sprouts can be either a fancy side dish or a main course served over a big bowl of rice.

    Recipe: Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

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    If you don't feel like making the crust from scratch, your secret is safe. Just start off with your trusted store bought puff pastry dough and take it from there.

    Recipe: Pear and Leek Galette With Goat Cheese

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    There are still some chilly nights ahead, and this rustic and filling cabbage and sausage skillet is the comfort food you'll crave.

    Recipe: Sausage and Cabbage Skillet

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    This recipe calls for cauliflower steaks, but you're going to want to put this sweet and spicy teriyaki glaze on everything from steak and chicken to sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts.

    Recipe: Grilled Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks

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    This cake is the ideal balance of zesty, airy, sweet, and buttery thanks to some key ingredients like full fat Greek yogurt, grapefruit juice, and whole wheat flour.

    Recipe: Grapefruit and Greek Yogurt Cake

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    These gooey, sweet, and zesty lemon bars feature a shortbread crust and a lemon curd filling. You can make a big batch and store them in the freezer for whenever your sweet tooth kicks in.

    Recipe: Tangy Sweet Lemon Bars

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    Avocado for dessert? You bet. It's the secret ingredient that gives this rich chocolate pudding so much extra creaminess.

    Recipe: Avocado Chocolate Mousse

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    Made with just Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and mint leaves, this impressive yet practical co*cktail doesn't require any fancy ingredients.

    Recipe: Lemon Bourbon Smash

    31. Grapefruit Gin Fizz

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    Hold onto citrus season while it lasts, and remember: when life gives you grapefruits, turn them into co*cktails.

    Recipe: Grapefruit Gin Fizz

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    FAQs

    What foods are good in March? ›

    What to Cook This March
    • Avocado. Avocado Toast (Plus Tips & Variations) ...
    • Broccoli. Greek Broccoli Salad. ...
    • Brussels Sprouts. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Baked Tofu with Honey-Sesame Glaze. ...
    • Cabbage. Hot Pink Coconut Slaw. ...
    • Cauliflower. Baked Ziti with Roasted Vegetables. ...
    • Citrus fruits. ...
    • Greens. ...
    • Mushrooms.

    What food take the longest to cook? ›

    On your meal prep day, focus first on foods that take the longest to cook: proteins like chicken and fish; whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and farro; dried beans and legumes; and, roasted vegetables.

    What to make when you have no time to cook? ›

    30 Weeknight Dinner Ideas For People With Literally No Time
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    2. Sesame Peanut Noodles. ...
    3. Thai Basil Chicken. ...
    4. Garlic Butter Chicken With Parmesan Cauliflower Rice. ...
    5. Gnocchi Skillet With Chicken Sausage and Tomatoes. ...
    6. Ham and Bean Soup. ...
    7. Sautéed Honey Mustard Pork Chops. ...
    8. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad.
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    What can you cook in 3 minutes? ›

    Three-Minute Meals
    • Mushroom Toast. 1 piece whole-grain toast. ...
    • Spring Salad with Shrimp and Brown Rice. ...
    • Italian-Style Ratatouille with Chicken Sausage. ...
    • Quick Vegetarian Tacos. ...
    • Mediterranean-Style Loaded Baked Potato. ...
    • Breakfast for Dinner: Vegetarian Omelette. ...
    • Asian-Inspired Stir Fry. ...
    • Whole Grain Flatbread Pizza and Salad.
    Jun 7, 2017

    What food is in season in March? ›

    What's in season in March? Check out recipes for asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, broccolini, watercress, arugula, mustard greens, green garlic, spring onions, leeks, spinach, chard, and fennel!

    What is the food of March? ›

    March is National Noodle Month, National Peanut Month, and Nation Sauces Month.

    What takes all day to cook? ›

    11 Time Intensive Recipes Perfect for the Long Weekend
    • 01 of 11. Focaccia with Roasted Squash. Con Poulos. ...
    • 02 of 11. Cassoulet. ...
    • 03 of 11. Croissants. ...
    • 04 of 11. Crusty White Bread. ...
    • 05 of 11. Smoked and Cured Salmon with Orange Zest. ...
    • 06 of 11. Baked Alaska. ...
    • 07 of 11. Best-Ever Cold Fried Chicken. ...
    • 08 of 11. Moody Tongue's Chocolate Cake.
    Feb 16, 2018

    What's the hardest meal to cook? ›

    1. Consommé Devilish dish: A clear soup made from meat, tomato, egg whites and stock, slowly simmered to bring impurities to the surface for skimming. Techn-eeek: Even some of the most experienced chefs cannot master the complex clarification process required to make consommé.

    Which meat takes the longest to cook? ›

    Roast meats: Large cuts of meat such as beef, pork, or lamb can take several hours to roast in the oven until they reach the desired level of doneness. Stews and braises: Slow-cooking methods such as stewing or braising can take several hours to fully cook meat and vegetables until they are tender and flavorful.

    What to eat when you have no motivation to cook? ›

    Pick a no-cook meal.

    We're talking about the stuff that you just have to assemble and eat. Think salads, sandwiches, and wraps. If that feels intimidating, just throw a bunch of stuff in a bowl (like canned beans, canned veggies, shredded cheese) and call it a day.

    How do you cook if you're lazy? ›

    These lazy dinner recipes are anything but boring.
    1. 1Cheeseburger nachos. ...
    2. 2Crispy Japanese sushi salmon patties. ...
    3. 310-minute vegetarian pad Thai. ...
    4. 4Chicken Lorraine. ...
    5. 5Creamy Italian salmon tray bake. ...
    6. 6Creamy French onion chicken pasta bake. ...
    7. 7The ultimate cheat's gozleme. ...
    8. 8Honey soy chicken with noodles.

    What to make when you have no idea what to cook? ›

    33 Easy Dinner Ideas For When You're Not Sure What To Make
    1. Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breast. tasty.co. ...
    2. Honey Soy-Glazed Salmon. tasty.co. ...
    3. The Best Ever Slow Cooker Pot Roast. tasty.co. ...
    4. Chicken & Biscuit Bake. ...
    5. One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta. ...
    6. Oven-Baked French Bread Pizzas. ...
    7. Upgraded Ramen. ...
    8. Easiest One-Pot Beef with Broccoli.
    May 16, 2024

    What's the easiest thing to cook? ›

    17 Of The Easiest Recipes Of All Time (Seriously)
    • Honey Balsamic Chicken. ...
    • Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps. ...
    • White Bean Soup With Vegetables. ...
    • Smoked Gouda and Mushroom Quesadillas. ...
    • Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Veggies and Sausage. ...
    • Scrambled Egg Tacos. ...
    • 15-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. ...
    • One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Artichokes.
    Jan 2, 2019

    What can I cook in 30 min? ›

    30-minute meal recipes
    • Mustard-stuffed chicken. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ...
    • Air-fryer fish tacos. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users. ...
    • Coconut fish curry. ...
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    • Air-fryer sweetcorn fritters. ...
    • 30 minute chicken & tarragon pasta. ...
    • Thai prawn noodles. ...
    • Pork noodle stir-fry.

    What is the month of March best known for? ›

    Perhaps the most well-known March celebration is Women's History Month. The achievements and contributions women have made around the world throughout history are celebrated and highlighted during this time.

    What is March season known for? ›

    From the first signs of Spring to the start of Daylight Saving Time, March is a month full of new beginnings. As the third month of the year, Mother Nature begins to show off her colors in lively blooms.

    What thing is celebrated in March? ›

    Beyond St. Patrick's Day, March is full of creative holidays to lift you out of the cold weather blues. As nature begins to bloom again, environment enthusiasts can celebrate with holidays like National Plant a Flower Day, National Agriculture Day, International Day of Forests, and National Learn About Butterflies Day.

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