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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    Spicy Southern Kitchen / Via spicysouthernkitchen.com

    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 to eat in March? ›

    What's in season in March?
    • Asparagus. Asparagus start showing up at the markets in February, but really come into force in March and April. ...
    • Artichokes. ...
    • Broccoli and Broccolini. ...
    • Watercress, Arugula, and Mustard Greens. ...
    • Green Garlic, Spring Onions, and Leeks. ...
    • Spinach and Chard. ...
    • Fennel.

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    What to cook this week for one? ›

    • Spinach Orzo Salad For One.
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    • Sweet Potato And Black Bean Salad For One.
    • Baked Chicken Thighs For One.
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    What should my family eat for dinner tonight? ›

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    • 20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry.
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    What national food is in March? ›

    March
    • National Fruit Compote Day - March 1.
    • National Peanut Butter Lover's Day - March 1.
    • National Banana Cream Pie Day - March 2.
    • National Cold Cuts Day - March 3.
    • National Pound Cake Day - March 4.
    • National Cheese Doodle Day - March 5.
    • National Frozen Food Day - March 6.
    • National Oreo Cookie Day - March 6.

    What fruit is seasonal in March? ›

    March. As the March weather gets milder in many places, you can often find fresh greens like spinach, Swiss chard, and collard greens. Green beans, broccoli, radishes, and mushrooms are super fresh at this time of year, too. When shopping for fruit, look for strawberries, mangoes, and kiwi.

    What dish takes 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 is the most eaten food in the world daily? ›

    Rice. Rice is the staple food of more than half the world's population, and it's been that way for centuries. It's cheap, it's filling, and it can be easily grown in a variety of climates. Rice is so important to so many people that it's no surprise that it's the world's most-eaten food.

    What is the most simple thing to cook? ›

    Easy staples of mine:
    • Eggs - scrambled and over easy.
    • spaghetti with meat sauce (brown meat and add a jar of sauce)
    • hamburgers on the grill.
    • tacos (hamburger meat and seasoning packet)
    • Bake a chicken breast with seasoning and microwave a bag of frozen veggies for side.
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    What can I cook in 5 minutes? ›

    25 healthy recipes you can cook in 5 minutes or less
    • Pea and broad bean couscous.
    • Fast home-made baked beans.
    • Porridge.
    • Pasta with cherry tomatoes and rocket.
    • Home-made hummus.
    • Smashed avocado and wilted spinach.
    • Cucumber (or potato) raitha.
    • Quick pitta pizzas.

    What to cook for lots of people? ›

    Feed-a-crowd recipes
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    • Slow-roast shoulder of pork. ...
    • Sweet chilli bangers. ...
    • Big-batch bolognese. ...
    • Cottage pie. ...
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    What meal to make for a lot of people? ›

    8 Delicious Dinners That Feed A Crowd
    • Classic Lasagna. ...
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    • Gail Simmons' Epic Spaghetti Pie. ...
    • Moroccan-Style Brisket with Dried Fruit & Capers. ...
    • The Ultimate Chili Recipe.

    Is there a food month in March? ›

    National Nutrition Month, celebrated each year during March, focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

    What meat to eat in March? ›

    Most game is now out of season, although rabbit and venison are both still very much available. Lighter spring dishes lend themselves nicely to poultry and pork, and of course, new season lamb.

    What is March the season for? ›

    This month, we celebrate the official start of spring. As the weather starts to warm up, we're always looking for fresh ideas to add more produce to our plates.

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