Wildly Delicious Weeknight Dinners For March
Get over your winter delivery and takeout habit.
Shh, do you hear that? Yep, that's the sound of the doldrums of winter blowing away on a March breeze. Sure, it might snow again, and there will certainly be lots of rainy days, but we’re convincing ourselves that every one could be the last, and that spring is truly right around the corner. With spring comes fairer weather and, our favorite, lots of fresh produce like asparagus and peas. To celebrate, we’re cutting our takeout and delivery habits (well, somewhat, we’re not monsters 😈), and getting back in the kitchen. We’ve got 40 recipes to help inspire you to make dinner this March—one for every day of the month, and then some!
We’ve included a good mix of entirely new recipes, like our baked feta chickpeas, our chicken shawarma sheet-pan dinner, and our cheesy baked burrito rice, as well as some old classics, like our chicken Parm stuffed peppers, our shepherd's pie baked potatoes, and our Cajun stuffed chicken. Have you been really relying on heavier meals to get you through winter (relatable, us too!), and are looking to lighten things up before summer? We’ve got you. Our keto chicken Parmesan, our roasted cabbage burgers, and our miso mushroom crispy rice are just the thing to jumpstart you out of a rut and get you ready for spring
And hey, if you’re not big on going out and celebrating spring just yet (and we get it, it’s still wintery out in March!), stay home and bring the seasonal party to you. We’re taking inspiration from the season, and including recipes that are synonymous with March holidays like St. Patrick’s Day and Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday is March 4th). We don't know about you, but we could enjoy corned beef & cabbage (including in the form of tacos), jambalaya, our shrimp po' boy burgers, and our Irish sausages & champ all month long.
Feeling slow to come out of winter hibernation? We’ve got you too. Our Italian penicillin soup, our shepherd's pot pie, and our creamy harissa chicken & gnocchi will keep you feeling all warm and cozy. Serve them alongside a springy salad for the perfect stress-free weeknight meal this March.
Baked Feta Chickpeas
Thought the baked feta pasta craze was over? Think again. Let me introduce you to your next obsession: baked feta chickpeas. Tossed in a fresh garlic-burst cherry tomato sauce and served with slabs of bubbling browned feta, these chickpeas are your weeknight ticket to protein-packed dinnertime bliss.
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Jambalaya
Spicy, hearty, and incredibly flavorful, jambalaya is a New Orleans classic for good reason. Its complex flavor is informed by cuisines from around the world—Spanish, West African, and French to name a few. Our recipe combines three proteins and vegetable-packed rice for a flavor-packed dish that will warm you up all March long.
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Creamy Harissa Chicken & Gnocchi
If our creamy chicken & gnocchi is the one-pan dinner you find yourself making over and over again, this one’s for you. It’s just like the original but with added flair from crumbled feta, ras el hanout, and spicy harissa paste—a North African hot sauce.
Tofu Burritos
Tofu burritos are a homemade tribute to everyone’s favorite foil-wrapped (practically infant-sized) fast casual meal—but with a plant-based twist. We’ve packed these burritos full of smoky, saucy tofu crumbles that could charm even the most die-hard carnivore, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, and flavorful pinto beans, along with some classic burrito accoutrements.
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Corned Beef Tacos
We’ve already taken the classic Reuben and repurposed it in nacho and casserole form. Next up, a taco, with a melted layer of Swiss and a lightly creamy, caraway-forward slaw. Use your St. Paddy’s Day leftover corned beef or boil a brisket for the occasion, you won't regret it.
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Creamy Lemon-Garlic Butter Beans
Our weeknight comfort food bracket is already pretty stacked (looking at you, sticky sesame chickpeas!), but this creamy butter bean skillet is a serious contender. Swimming in a luscious lemon-garlic sauce flecked with spinach, these butter beans will be a hit at your dinner table any day of the week.
Roasted Cabbage Burgers
We love cabbage in any form (schnitzel! Parmesan!), but these baked cabbage burgers are something extra special. Roasted cabbage steaks are topped with melty cheeseburgers and a smattering of all your favorite burger condiments for a cozy wintertime take on this summer backyard staple.
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One-Pan Cajun Orzo With Sausage
This orzo recipe is creamy AND spicy, meaning it'll please anyone who comes to your Mardi Gras festivities. Oh, and did we mention it comes together in just about 30 minutes? Win!
Miso Mushroom Crispy Rice
Punchy flavor and interesting texture are like the Thelma & Louise of excellent food—you just need both, and this crispy rice and miso mushroom skillet delivers. This dish is inspired by Momofuku’s Miso Mushroom Rice, but takes cues from Persian tahdig and Spanish paella, so you know it's good.
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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Marry me shrimp pasta features a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce loaded with shrimp, tender spinach, and fragrant herbs, all tossed with perfectly al dente pasta. Taking inspiration from our beloved marry me chicken, this is a new spin on a classic that’s both indulgent and easy to make.
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Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo
Filled with shrimp, sausage, and the signature seasoning, hearty gumbo is the true melting-pot dish of New Orleans. It's a top-notch comfort food stew centered around a flavorful roux and the holy trinity of Southern cooking: aromatic onions, celery, and bell peppers.
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Shepherd's Pot Pie
This blend of two comfort food classics—chicken pot pie and shepherd’s pie—will become a staple in your Saturday dinner lineup. The inside is just like shepherd’s pie, with a wine-spiked ground beef and vegetable mixture topped with fluffy Parmesan mashed potatoes, all wrapped in a golden brown pie crust and finished off with flaky salt.
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Irish Beef Stew
The pinnacle of comfort food, Irish stew deserves to be celebrated all year long. Traditionally, it's made with lamb, but we use beef chuck for an equally comforting (and cheaper!) version. With a rich flavor from the signature Guinness, this stew is an absolute go-to dinner to cozy up to on St. Patrick's Day and beyond.
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Sheet-Pan Crispy Ramen
Sheet-pan crispy ramen takes your favorite comforting noodle dish and gives it a genius, textural twist—all with minimal effort. This recipe utilizes the broiler and the sheet pan, a true kitchen MVP, to create a hands-off meal packed with flavor and texture.
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Shrimp Creole
Similar to shrimp étouffée, but with a tomato-based sauce, this recipe will transport you to the balcony-lined streets of New Orleans. Aromatic onion, green bell pepper, and celery form the holy trinity of flavor on top of which you'll build this saucy little number.
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Divorce Ditalini
This pasta has got sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic, just like our Marry Me pasta, but with the addition of olives, chopped anchovies, chiles, and crumbled feta. The combination packs a flavor punch that will make you feel completely alive. Plus, you finally get to eat all the funky, fun flavors your ex probably hated. 😂
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During the cold winter months, soul-healing comfort food is what the doctor ordered, and that's exactly what this cozy noodle soup is. Italian penicillin soup gets its name from how nourishing and comforting every spoonful is. It heals you when your body hurts, eases those winter blues, or comforts you when you’re a little homesick for nonna.
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Creamy Cajun Stuffed Shells
Get ready for your new favorite pasta dish. Taking inspiration from our best stuffed shells, this version features a savory Cajun cream sauce and shells filled with andouille sausage and Cajun-seasoned chicken.
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Shrimp Po’ Boy Burgers
Our shrimp po' boy burger is a twist on the classic Louisiana po' boy sandwiches, pairing cornmeal-crusted shrimp burgers with a tangy, homemade remoulade sauce. The combination of juicy shrimp and Creole seasoning transports your taste buds straight to New Orleans.
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Keto Chicken Parmesan
No one can deny a good chicken Parmesan. If you're on the keto diet, you don't have to skip out on this classic Italian dinner either. This version, coated with almond flour and LOTS of Parmesan, is both keto-friendly and completely irresistible. One bite, and you won't even miss the original.
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