The 15 Recipes We Can't Wait to Make This March
This month not only brings us Mardi Gras, March Madness, and St. Patrick's Day fun, but—if you're like us—a renewed sense of adventure, especially in the kitchen. Here's what we can't wait to make as we welcome in March.
Can't get to New Orleans but want to celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 4? Recreate one of the city's most famous dishes at home. These gigantic sandwiches were invented nearly a century ago at a Sicilian deli called Central Grocery in the French Quarter. Spicy, tangy olive salad gets layered with meat and cheese on oven-fresh round Italian bread for a truly one-of-a-kind bite.
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Whether you're hosting a March Madness watch party or just craving cheesy comfort, you can't go wrong with this hearty, flavorful dip starring smoky chorizo sausage. It comes together easily on the stove or in the slow cooker."This recipe is a family favorite. Every get together we have where we are to bring an appetizer, this is expected. Sometimes it is a little thick. When that happens, I just add a little milk to it until it is the consistency that I am looking for."View Recipe
If your Fridays this March are Fish Fry-days, might we suggest this homemade favorite? Skip the drive-thru and make this version with an extra crispy coating.
"If you've never fried your own fish at home, [this is] the best recipe for crispy, light, airy, beer-battered fish,' according to culinary producer Nicole McLaughlin. Nicole suggests using cod because "it's meaty, but it's also super light and flaky. It holds the batter really well," she adds.
Want to omit the beer? Try our Unbelievable Fish Batter for equally light and crispy results. Just don't forget the tartar sauce.
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Recipe creator DianeF sells this perfectly for March, "While colcannon is associated with St. Patrick's Day, I love the combination of cabbage, potatoes, onion, and bacon all through the cooler months...I attend an annual St. Paddy's Day party, and this is the dish I'm always asked to bring. I'm happy to say that the bowl comes home empty every time!"
Allrecipes' Senior Manager of Content Marketing Frances Crouter will be making this version with leeks.
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In the transition between seasons, a casserole is always a good choice. Take all the best parts of traditional minestrone soup and make it easy-breezy in your 9x13 in this unexpected mashup. Mafalda pasta is combined with veggies, beans, cheese, and a few other basics to make a deliciously gooey, comforting dish. It's customizable as well.
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More in a stew mood? Chef John has just the thing. With more than 1,100 5-star reviews, this hearty recipe features March's favorite beer along with bacon, beef chuck, and vegetables. Serve it with mashed potatoes as suggested, or crusty bread for a festive and filling meal this month.
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Speaking of crusty bread... "Irish soda bread is actually easy to make with flour, baking soda, and buttermilk. This is the best Irish soda bread around—the buttermilk gives this crusty loaf a delicious flavor," ensures recipe creator MP Welty.Editor Courtney Kassel recommends serving each slice with a healthy smear of Kerrygold butter.View Recipe
Let's keep the Irish theme going with one last hurrah here. This homemade Shamrock Shake is made with vanilla ice cream, milk, and mint extract, and upgraded with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and optional green food coloring for added effect. It's truly the perfect seasonal treat.
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Don't limit yourself to just fried this Lent season—enjoy fish in all its forms. Lemon and dill complement salmon wonderfully in a baked dish that comes together in about 30 minutes. Serve this on a weeknight or for a special occasion with roasted vegetables—it's that good and that simple. Take it from the 500-plus 5-star reviews.
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"This hot honey-roasted cauliflower, bold and flavorful, is an easy side dish to make and takes only three ingredients," notes recipe creator TheDailyGourmet.
Bonus tip: Drizzle a little extra hot honey over top before serving.
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Craving fresh flavor, Crouter will also be whipping up this satisfying recipe this month, "The prep time is significant, so it's not a last-minute, seat-of-your-pants meal by any means," she notes. Nonetheless, she can't wait to make it, and we can see why."When done right, this is one of the year's great seasonal recipes. This looks, smells, and tastes like a cool, sunny spring day."View Recipe
Take traditional spaghetti carbonara for a spin with this newbie to the Allrecipes site. The dish takes only 20 minutes to make but tastes like pure comfort in a bowl. And it couldn't be easier to throw together using canned cannellini beans (though this would also be great with chickpeas).
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Creactor Juliana Hale introduces this recipe as "pretty and colorful, with a good balance of vegetables and sausage, tender eggs, and hash browns." She also notes "It's easy to put together, and makes enough for a crowd." In other words, perfect for any occasion this month.
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This "truly delectable dessert" is the new recipe we all can't wait to try. An Oreo and hazelnut crust is the base for a rich Nutella-swirled cheesecake filling. Allrecipes Allstar Kim notes, "Make sure to give the bars at least 4 hours in the fridge before serving."
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While March might mark the beginning of a new season, we still have plenty of winter citrus lying around. What better way to use leftover oranges up than by putting them in the blender to create a sweet treat that tastes like sunshine in a cake. Happy baking, and happy spring!
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