31 March Recipes That Are Bright, Refreshing, And The Perfect Thing To Cook As Spring Gets Closer
Hello, March! I'm so happy to see you. Not only are the temperatures warming up, but the days are getting longer and longer. It's starting to feel like spring is right on the horizon. And there's no better way to usher in the new season than these comforting yet bright recipes. Here are 31 things to cook all March long.
1.Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake
Cake for breakfast? Now, that's something worth getting up for.
Recipe: Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake
2.Avocado Breakfast Burrito
This recipe calls for a mix of bacon, veggies, avocado, cheese, and roasted potatoes all wrapped in a soft tortilla, but of course, you can customize your burrito with all your favorite ingredients (or whatever is in the fridge).
Recipe: Avocado Breakfast Burrito
3.Orange Creamsicle Baked Oatmeal
Made with eggs, freshly squeezed orange juice (hey, it's in season!), oats, and a blend of vanilla and almond extract, this baked oatmeal tastes more like dessert than a nutritious breakfast.
Recipe: Orange Creamsicle Baked Oatmeal
4.Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
If you're searching for a new meal prep breakfast to make mornings easier, quiche is an excellent choice. Make it on Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week or freeze it for later.
Recipe: Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
5.Green Shakshuka
Unlike traditional shakshuka, which is made with a base of spiced tomato sauce, this version calls for a blend of greens like Brussels sprouts, kale, and spinach topped with baked eggs.
Recipe: Green Shakshuka
6.Cheddar Chive and Egg Buttermilk Biscuits
These biscuits freeze like a dream, so you can make a big batch and save them for a later date. Then, enjoy them with your favorite style eggs or some schmear like butter or cream cheese.
7.Four-Ingredient Avocado Smoothie
Spinach, banana, almond milk, avocado, and a blender is all you need to whip up this hearty and seriously tasty breakfast drink.
Recipe: Four-Ingredient Avocado Smoothie
8.Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes
Got leftover mashed potatoes? Turn them into a breakfast or side dish you'll want to make on repeat. Top them with anything from fried eggs and bacon to crème fraîche and smoked salmon.
Recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes
9.Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries
Carrots, salt, pepper, olive, and Parmesan cheese is all you need for these veggie fries. And if you have an air fryer, give it a try for extra crispiness.
Recipe: Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries
10.Vegan Quinoa Beet Burgers
These meatless patties are still substantial enough to sink your teeth into and to fill you up. Serve them with all your favorite burger toppings.
Recipe: Vegan Quinoa Beet Burgers
11.Black-Eyed Peas with Ham, Collard Greens, and Cabbage
Not only is this meal super budget-friendly, but it'll also stick to your bones and keep you feeling full.
Recipe: Black-Eyed Peas with Ham, Collard Greens, and Cabbage
12.Skirt Steak Tacos with Charred Tomato Salsa
Tender skirt steak, smoky tomato salsa, and creamy avocado make for quite the flavor trio when loaded onto these easy, crowd-pleasing tacos.
13.Roasted Veggie Glow Bowls
Who says nutritious must be synonymous with boring? These grain and veggie bowls are anything but. Go ahead and customize yours with whatever ingredients you have in the kitchen.
Recipe: Roasted Veggie Glow Bowls
14.Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Pasta
There's nothing overly fancy about this meal: Your favorite pasta, Brussels sprouts, lemon, butter, and toasted nuts makes up the bulk of it. But oh my, it is so satisfying.
15.Roasted Radish, Arugula, & Havarti Pita Bread Pizzas
These personal pizzas call for pita, flatbread, or naan at the base to save time and effort.
Recipe: Roasted Radish, Arugula, & Havarti Pita Bread Pizzas
16.Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry
Grab a package of shredded cabbage, some ground beef (chicken, turkey, or even tofu crumbles work, too), and some pantry condiments like soy sauce and sesame oil. With these simple ingredients, you're halfway to dinner.
Recipe: Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry
17.Chili Loaded Baked Potatoes
Turn baked sweet potatoes or regular potatoes into a crave-worthy dinner. Just add chili, sour cream, and whatever toppings your heart desires.
Recipe: Chili Loaded Baked Potatoes
18.Chicken Milanese
There's something so undeniably delicious about the combination of crispy fried Milanese, butter, fresh arugula, and juicy tomatoes.
Recipe: Chicken Milanese
19.Broccoli Pesto Pasta
You'll want to make a big batch of this broccoli pesto and save it to put on just about everything. Pro tip: Reserve some of your extra pasta water to thin out the pesto to your desired consistency and add that starchy goodness.
Recipe: Broccoli Pesto Pasta
20.Potato, Leek, and Gruyère Pie
Start with pie crust and fill it with thinly sliced potatoes, diced leeks, and plenty of sharp Gruyère. Bake until golden brown and bubbling.
Recipe: Potato, Leek, and Gruyère Pie
21.Ginger Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry
Put down the take-out menu and whip up this Asian-inspired skillet dinner in no time. You can make it in about 30 minutes flat (and it makes for some seriously wonderful leftovers).
22.Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp
Serve this spicy, garlicky shrimp with crusty bread for dunking or over a big bowl of rice or pasta.
Recipe: Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp
23.Yotam Ottolenghi’s Cauliflower Salad
No lettuce? No problem. This hearty salad features golden roasted cauliflower, pomegranate seeds, hazelnuts, and parsley all tossed in a blend of vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and olive oil.
24.Carrot Ginger Soup with Crispy Shallots
Soup season isn't over quite yet, so take advantage with this fragrant and flavorful blend of carrots and ginger.
25.Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Bars
Ever-so-bitter dark chocolate, tangy citrus, and buttery short bread hit every flavor note to make one seriously complete dessert.
26.Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies
The key to these soft and pillowy cookies: ricotta cheese. Top them in homemade lemon glaze or go the easy route and slather on your favorite store-bought icing.
Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies
27.Coconut Lime Tart
Silky, rich, and zesty, this citrus-infused tart is surrounded by a sweet and salty crust made of coconut, pretzels, and butter. And yes, it's just as good as it sounds.
Recipe: Coconut Lime Tart
28.Avocado Brownies
These brownies have a secret, but you'd never be able to tell. The avocado just adds even more creaminess to the chocolate batter.
Recipe: Avocado Brownies
29.Lemon Lavender Gin Spritz
PSA: March 21 is officially spring, and here's just the sparkling beverage to usher in the new season. While the butterfly pea pollen powder adds a gorgeous purplish hue, you can certainly omit it.
Recipe: Lemon Lavender Gin Spritz
30.Blood Orange Margaritas
Citrus season is in full swing, and there's no better way to take advantage than with these easy margs. All you need is tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave or simple syrup.
Recipe: Blood Orange Margaritas
31.Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
Transport yourself to the Caribbean with the help of these decadent cocktails, which sit somewhere between a piña colada and a mojito.
Recipe: Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
