Cooking with what’s in season helps lower the grocery bill and guarantees maximum flavor (and nutrients) in your dishes. What’s abundant in February? You’ll find your market filled with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes, sweet potatoes, citrus, and more (you can find a more complete list here). Incorporate one of these 23 recipes that are made seasonal ingredients into your menu this February.
Zuppa Toscana (Thick)
“A little taste of Italy at home on your dinner table!” – Elizabeth
Primal “Tots”
“These little babies are so good, you might never go back to regular tater tots. No potatoes are missed here. I promise you will not be disappointed!” – Bre
Oven Roasted Potatoes With Olive Oil & Rosemary
“These potatoes can be sprayed with olive oil pan spray rather than using regular oil to make them less fattening. The roasting gives them a much more intense flavor than just steaming them. My family loves them.” – Pat
Orange French Toast With Pecan Sauce
“Bright, citrus flavors mixed with caramel and bourbon in a fluffy french toast. This decadent breakfast is perfect for the holidays. Don’t substitute another bread – it’s worth it to use challah or brioche. The texture and taste will win you over.” – David
Heirloom Minestrone Soup
“This is a wonderful soup recipe. I have been making this for 40 years and my family loves it. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and piping hot crusty bread.” – Patricia
Cabbage Roll Casserole
“I miss my grandma’s cabbage rolls. But it’s a lot of work to steam each leaf, fill, and place them in another pan, so I turned the rolls into this. My kids are very finicky when it comes to cabbage, so I only do half the head. It’s one of my favorites and I would love more in it, so use the whole thing if you want to.” – Michelle
Jumbo Cranberry Citrus Muffins
“My mother eats a muffin every day for breakfast, and I have come up with several different kinds for her. This is her favorite that I have made.” – Cheryl
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower
“These are really good. They taste good with or without the vinegar.” – Dee
Tuna Patties With Lemon-Dill Sauce
“I crave Tuna Patties at times and this is how I make them. It’s light work so it’s great for a quick and tasty meal. I make this with asparagus and use the sauce on that too! I double my Lemon-Dill Sauce as I like lots of it. They’re a nice change and make a perfect summer dish!” – Tammy
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
“Steamed cauliflower combined with cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, bacon, and chives. Cauliflower has never tasted this good!” – Beth
Brussels Sprouts With Easy Hot Bacon Dressing
“This recipe has been known to transform Brussels sprout haters into lovers! The dressing can be used for a green or potato salad or anything else that needs hot bacon dressing.” – Natalie
Cauliflower and Cheddar Gratin
“Frankly, just about anything tastes good when it’s baked in a cheese sauce. This cauliflower gratin is no exception… in fact cauliflower and cheese sauce seem to be made for each other. The sharpness of the cheese and the subtle strength of the cauliflower marry well for the perfect side dish.” – Garrison
Butternut Squash and Shallots
“This is a savory and semi-sweet butternut squash recipe. The flavor of the thyme, sage, and rosemary make it special! Simple, yet delicious and different!” – Jennifer
Country Fried Cauliflower
“We are always looking for various recipes for fresh vegetables, and cauliflower is one of them. This recipe is delicious served as a side dish or with a remoulade sauce for dipping. Enjoy!” – Sena
Comforting Cabbage-Sausage Stew
“Soups and stews are so comforting – especially when you aren’t feeling up to par. The flavors in this one mingle well together. And “IF” you have any left over the next day, the flavors meld even better. I like to eat this in a bowl with a slice of cornbread (or a corn muffin).” – Pat
Citrus & Feta Salad with Homemade Honey-Lime Dressing
“I love a healthy salad with a kick of citrus.” – Melissa
Crock Pot Citrus Chicken
“I was brainstorming what to do with a bag of lemons at the bottom of the fridge and came up with this recipe.” – Theresa
Grandma’s Cabbage Burgers
“I loved it when my Mom and Grandma would make these. It was always a special treat. Here in Nebraska, we have a fast food place called Runza, and when I explain to my friends what a Cabbage Burger is they say “oh you mean a Runza?” and the debate starts. They are two totally different things, and not anywhere close to the same!!” – Brenda
Sweet Potato Chips With a Hint Of Lime
“It is that sweet potato time of the year and these will become one of your new fave snacks. They have a great dichotomy of sweet and tangy plus sweet and salty. The baked chips are great by themselves but it is that squeeze of lime and sprinkling of salt that really kick them up. So simple, yet so delicious!” – Cindy
Roasted Yukon Gold and Sweet Potatoes
“I began roasting more of my vegetables to mix up the flavors and combinations of veggies. I usually add in what I have around! I occasionally add different spices too. If you have never roasted veggies before, give it a try!” – Lisa
Crispy Oven-Baked Beet Chips
“This recipe is so easy and so good for you it’s not even funny. My kids love them because they taste like roasted corn. Recently I have been going on a crazy health phase and this is one of my recipes.” – Karina
Honey Glazed Carrots
“A great way to make kids eat their veggies. Adults love them prepared this way as well. Kid tested and mother approved.” – Marsha
Lemon Meringue Pie
“A recipe originally from my grandmother via my mom. I’ve adjusted it through the years to make it more tart because that’s how my family likes it.” – Penny