Baby, it’s cold outside! Even though February is the shortest month of the year, it’s long on reasons (football playoffs, Valentine’s Day, even Groundhog Day) to lean into the best of winter cooking. Whether you want to revitalize your weeknight repertoire or hit on a new idea for a Big Game day get-together, we have February recipes to suit your need. Get out your slow cooker (for some of these) and try each of these 10 dishes this month that features deep flavor, comfort, and ease. And who can resist the sunshine burst of color and bright flavor of winter citrus, including this month’s main squeeze, the grapefruit? Pucker up!
This salad's hearty texture and flavors — sweet winter citrus, the anise of fennel, earthy beets, buttery Marcona almonds — make it a terrific lunch. We love its beautifully balanced Champagne vinegar, honey, and Cara Cara orange juice dressing.
We know you can't wait to shed that coat! But, until the thaw sets in, shred that chicken in your crockpot with zesty and smoky salsa verde to make the filling for these mouthwatering, satisfying enchiladas.
Change up your chili game with this fall-apart tender chicken thigh chili. The Harry & David chicken chili soup mix offers flavorful dried white and pinto beans and aromatic vegetables. Cotija cheese, chips, and spicy jalapeño make it a touchdown!
Homemade Cornbread with Classic Pepper Onion Relish
This crusty skillet cornbread with a tender center is a fantastic accompaniment to winter soups and chili. We love the addition of the incomparable Harry & David Classic Pepper & Onion Relish to the batter for a jolt of tangy sweetness.
Bold Cuban-seasoned fresh salmon filets, served with a crunchy, hearty winter cabbage slaw that incorporates sweet and juicy Cushman's HoneyBells,come together in just 15 minutes. A great go-to recipe for any night of the week.
This kid-friendly recipe for comforting fried rice with ham, peas, and fresh pineapple leaves you room to play, too! Mix it up with any protein and vegetables you might have on hand. A hot thermos of leftovers makes a perfect winter school lunch.
Just because these honey-sweet, grapefruit-tangerine hybrid oranges are available for a limited time doesn't mean you can't make them last a little longer. This easy marmalade recipe requires no canning and will brighten your breakfast. The aroma and warmth of fresh ginger offer a spicy kick.
Move over margarita! This spin on the tequila-based Mexican libation features fresh grapefruits for a gorgeous pink hue and zing of sweet and sour. Get your hands on beautiful ruby reds while they're in season.
Cozy up to this cheese and Canadian bacon casserole smothered in hollandaise sauce on a wintry weekend. Fluffy cubes of Wolferman's sourdough muffins soak up the egg custard. Or set wedges among a field of little bites at your game-day brunch!
Theresa Gambacorta is a freelance food writer, a veteran of New York City restaurants, and cookbook co-author to chef Joey Campanaro's Big Love Cooking (Chronicle) and James Beard-nominated chef Nasim Alikhani's Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine (Knopf). She is currently working on a forthcoming vegan cookbook to be published by Simon Element.