28 Showstopping Recipes To Make Every Day This February (Because The Shortest Month Can Still Be The Tastiest)

You've got 28 days. Make them tasty.

February is here! If you're still sticking to your New Year's resolutions to cook more, these recipes will make it easy. Here are 28 cozy, seasonal, and tasty things to make all month long.

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1. Gingerbread Dutch Baby

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Make Sunday brunch something worth waking up for with these light and airy Dutch baby pancakes. The batter comes together in the blender, and then they're topped with cinnamon, sugar, and cranberry sauce.

Recipe: Gingerbread Dutch Baby

2. Spiced Vanilla Pear Oatmeal

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Easy enough to make on a busy morning, just toss all the ingredients into a saucepan, simmer for a few minutes, and call it breakfast.

Recipe: Spiced Vanilla Pear Oatmeal

3. Chard and Potato Leek Frittata

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Sauté sliced potato, leek, and chard in a skillet, pour over your beaten eggs, and let it all bake in the oven. Best of all, you can prepare this frittata in advance and enjoy it throughout the week.

Recipe: Chard and Potato Leek Frittata

4. Challah French Toast With Orange Honey Syrup

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When it comes to French toast, pillowy, doughy challah bread > all other bread.

Recipe: Challah French Toast With Orange Honey Syrup

5. Persimmon Bread

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Persimmon, walnuts, raisins, and cinnamon add both delicious flavor and texture to this breakfast loaf.

Recipe: Persimmon Bread

6. Grits With Brussels Sprouts, Squash, and Poached Eggs

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For a hearty meal that can be eaten from breakfast to dinner, consider these loaded grits. The recipe calls for Brussels sprouts and squash, but you can use whatever veggies you have on hand. 

Recipe: Grits With Brussels Sprouts, Squash, and Poached Eggs

7. Creamy Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese

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The secret's in the sauce...specifically a creamy, decadent sauce that's loaded with sneaky pureed cauliflower. 

Recipe: Creamy Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese

8. Pea and Leek Soup With Poached Eggs

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Control the texture of this soup by deciding how long to blend up all the ingredients. If you prefer a slightly chunky consistency, just give it a quick pulse before returning it to the saucepan.

Recipe: Pea and Leek Soup With Poached Eggs

9. Bacon, Cheddar, and Pear Panino

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Spice up lunchtime with this sandwich melt that is sweet, salty, crispy, creamy, and sweet in every single bite.

Recipe: Bacon, Cheddar, and Pear Panino

10. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

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This recipe replaces the egg yolk in the dressing with tahini so it has an extra-nutty kick. Use entirely roasted Brussels sprouts or add in some additional greens like kale or Boston Bibb lettuce.

Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

11. Leek and Mushroom Pea Farro

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Think risotto but without all the stirring. Starting with 10-minute farro is a genius dinner shortcut to save time in the kitchen.

Recipe: Leek and Mushroom Pea Farro

12. Butter Cauliflower

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This charred cauliflower, a vegetarian take on Indian butter chicken, is the star of the show. It's simmered in an indulgent sauce made with coconut milk, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and lots of spices.

Recipe: Butter Cauliflower

13. Egg Roll in a Bowl

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Calling for just a handful of easy and budget-friendly ingredients like cabbage, ground pork, and mostly pantry staples, this egg roll in a bowl is just as easy and quick as ordering takeout.

Recipe: Egg Roll In a Bowl

14. Halibut With Salsa Verde and Grapefruit

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Impress whoever is at your dinner table with this colorful and tasty citrus-infused fish. If you don't have access to halibut, use whatever white flaky fish you can find, like cod or hake.

Recipe: Halibut With Salsa Verde and Grapefruit

15. Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

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This soup is so rich, you won't believe there's absolutely no cream added. Roasted cauliflower, white beans, cashew nuts, and veggie broth give it layers of flavor and a velvety texture.

Recipe: Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

16. Herb and Chickpea Stew With Rice

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This budget dinner is one you'll want to make time and time again. It's loaded with stewed chickpeas, fragrant herbs, spinach, vegetable broth, and spices. 

Recipe: Herb and Chickpea Stew With Rice

17. Winter Citrus Salad

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This salad is almost too pretty to eat. Make your bowl even more colorful by combining the season's freshest citrus, like grapefruit, blood orange, and clementines.

Recipe: Winter Citrus Salad

18. White Bean Soup With Kale

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Make a big pot of this comforting soup and freeze it for future lazy nights when you just don't feel like cooking.

Recipe: White Bean Soup With Kale

19. Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole

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You can never have too many cozy casserole recipes to get you through winter. This one calls for all simple and common ingredients, but the result tastes like a million bucks.

Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole

20. Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

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Lemon juice, lemon zest, and frozen blueberries give this easy cheesecake filling a delightful kick. And, of course, you can't forget about the graham cracker crust. 

Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

21. Caramelized Cinnamon-Spiced Pears

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Serve these soft and juicy cinnamon pears with whipped cream or rice pudding, or even for breakfast over your morning oatmeal or yogurt.

Recipe: Caramelized Cinnamon-Spiced Pears

22. Clementine Cakes

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Adorable clementines are back in season, so take full advantage by making this bite-size dessert. These teeny cupcakes are drizzled with an icing made of powdered sugar, orange liqueur, vanilla, and orange zest.

Recipe: Clementine Cakes

23. Carrot Cake Muffins

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Super moist, infused with cinnamon, and a perfect blend of sweet and savory, these homemade carrot cake muffins are bound to be your new favorite dessert (with leftovers for breakfast, of course).

Recipe: Carrot Cake Muffins

24. Cranberry Crumble Tart

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There's something unbeatable about the combination of buttery shortbread crust and tart, jammy cranberries. The cranberry cream is totally optional but extremely delicious.

Recipe: Cranberry Crumble Tart

25. Orange Pistachio Cookies

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Imagine your everyday sugar cookies, but infused with tangy orange zest and topped with a glaze made with powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and chopped pistachios.  

Recipe: Orange Pistachio Cookies

26. Spiced Cranberry Rosé Spritzers

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Valentine's Day cocktails, anyone? Here, rosé wine is combined with elderflower liquor, cranberry juice, and ginger beer for a slightly spicy, totally refreshing cocktail you can make by the batch.

Recipe: Spiced Cranberry Rosé Spritzers

27. Honey Roasted Pear Sparkling Cocktails (and Mocktails)

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Balsamic vinegar and honey roasted pear become the centerpiece of these impressive drinks. Use sparkling wine — or sparkling grapefruit juice, to keep them zero proof.

Recipe: Honey Roasted Pear Sparkling Cocktails (and Mocktails)

28. Boozy Clementine Lemonade With Citrus and Mint

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Winter citrus lemonade, St. Germain liqueur, and vodka form the bulk of these puckery drinks. If brûléed citrus sounds a little too fancy for what you had in mind, just slice up some citrus to use as garnish. 

Recipe: Boozy Clementine Lemonade With Citrus and Mint