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February might be the shortest month on the calendar, but that doesn’t mean we have less going on. From Super Bowl parties to Valentine’s Day festivities to weeknight dinners, we’ve got a long list of meals to think about.
Luckily, we also have a site full of recipes to help us get them on the table. Make these favorite late-winter dishes, and the days will fly by—all 28 of them.
Overnight Baked Oatmeal
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Start the month off easy with an overnight breakfast that will get everyone out of bed. It’s packed with hearty oats and cozy flavors that give” just the right amount of sweetness and spice,” according to our test kitchen.
Recipe Tip
Try the Berry Lemon, Banana Chocolate Chip, Dried Fruit and Nut, and Apple and Peanut Butter flavor variations described on the recipe page.
Cottage Cheese Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Recipe creator Kathryn Hendrix says, “This cottage cheese blueberry breakfast cake is a lemony loaf cake studded with a full pint of fresh blueberries. It’s a perfect not-too-sweet breakfast or snack cake.” Double the batch and share the love with this loaf. Because who doesn’t want cake for breakfast?
Meatball Slider Bombs
Peyton Beckwith
Whether you are getting ready for Super Bowl Sunday or a group of hungry diners, these meatball snacks are irresistible (and customizable). We couldn’t think of a better app to serve on game day. Creator Nicole McLaughlin describes these as “bite-sized Italian meatball sandwiches” and adds that they are “quick to prepare with frozen meatballs and refrigerated pizza dough.”
Hot Honey Saltines
Peyton Beckwith
Need another game day (or snow day) crowd-pleaser? Natalie Gravois recommends these hot honey crackers that are “spicy, sweet, and salty, and an irresistible snack. They’re simple to make with ingredients you probably have on hand.”
Guinness Beer Cheese Dip
Speaking of game day, this is the time of year when we love to dip everything—and a good football dip is possibly the best part of postseason festivities. Mix Velveeta, stout beer, salsa, and extra spices together for the easiest, cheesiest snack to impress guests. Bonus points for homemade pretzels served on the side.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
If you are looking forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special someone or simply want to treat yourself, what better recipe title to turn to than a “marry me” dish? This is an irresistible pasta version, with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, chicken, and more, in a creamy sauce. Who won’t say “yes” to this plate?
“I’ve been seeing Marry Me Chicken recipes for so long and finally decided to try this one. Heavenly! It was absolutely delicious.” —joterry
Million Dollar Green Beans
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
From Marry Me to Million Dollar, these fun, flavor-packed recipes live up to the hype. And these green beans are no exception. Sauté crunchy veggies in bacon, brown sugar, and soy sauce—and you’ll taste the million-dollar difference.
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
We can’t let winter pass without a cozy recipe to turn to on those days we need our trusty slow cookers to do the work for us. Part stew, part pot pie, this is a definite winner, winner, chicken dinner.
Hot Honey Salmon Bowls
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Work in some fresh spring flavors early with this light yet satisfying bowl, perfect for lunch or dinner any day of the week. As the name suggests, bite-sized pieces of salmon get kicked up a notch with a sweet and spicy honey glaze to top quinoa and veggies. A mustard dressing brings it all together.
Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
If it’s shaping up to be a busy February already, combine two classics into one casserole for easy comfort food that will keep us going during the last full month of the winter season. We can’t stop thinking about this one.
Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This ground beef and rice skillet is a flavorful Mexican-inspired one-pot dish with a casserole feel, but made in a skillet. It’s nicely saucy, with a family-friendly mild heat.” —Juliana Hale
Recipe Tip
Customize this pan with extra veggies or added black beans. Don’t skip the chopped cilantro.
Grinder Bean Salad
Pat Bernitt
We couldn’t get enough dense bean salads last year, which is why we’re so happy to pull out this variation from Allrecipes Allstar Pat Bernitt. As she says, “It combines all the classic flavors of a grinder, and holds up well in the fridge.” Add the ingredients to your cart and toss them together—no cooking required.
Best Jambalaya
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
Whether or not you’re in New Orleans, you can celebrate Mardi Gras vibes with this cozy dish. Recipe creator Terri gives us “a spicy jambalaya with chicken, andouille sausage, rice, and Cajun seasonings that’s easy to make in one pot.” Let the good times roll!
Cowboy Steak
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
An extra-special month needs an extra-special showstopper. Sear the bone-in ribeye and top it with a compound butter flavored with parsley, mustard, rosemary, smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Serve it with Brussels sprouts or mashed potatoes. Need we say more?
Blackout Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Nothing says “Be Mine” like chocolate cake. And this version is too decadent not to make. As the recipe page describes it, this layered work of cocoa-packed art is “a dream dessert: chocolate on chocolate on chocolate.”
Pistachio Torte
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
When we need a break from chocolate (like that will ever happen), this alternate dessert is just the thing. Layer a buttery cookie crust with sweet cream cheese and pistachio pudding, and garnish with chopped nuts. (Then whip it up again next month for St. Paddy’s Day!)
Passion Fruit Mojito
France Cevallos
If your January was dry, cheers to the impending season change with this light and refreshing cocktail made with rum, passion fruit pulp, lime juice, mint, and simple syrup brought to us by Allrecipes Allstar France Cevallos. Let’s toast—with passion—to another February in the books.
