31 Fresh & Flavorful Recipes You Need to Make This March
As the seasons begin to shift, March is the perfect time to start cutting back on the cozy soups and stews and introduce more of the lighter, fresher flavors and fresh vegetables. These are the recipes you’ve got to try this month!
Shrimp Quesadillas
This shrimp quesadilla has two cheesy layers, slightly spiced shrimp, and a crispy tortilla to hold it all together. Serve the shrimp quesadillas with a side of refried beans and a lot of fresh toppings on the table. It’s quick and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Easy Shrimp Quesadilla.
Healthy Orange Chicken
This orange chicken is a flavorful and takeout-inspired meal. Bright citrus flavor and a tangy sauce make this chicken dinner a meal that everyone will enjoy and ask to have again and again. It’s ready in just 30 minutes, made with everyday ingredients, and contains all the components I look for in a healthy meal – protein, produce, carbs, and flavor!
Get the Recipe: Orange Chicken.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
You’ll love this Greek orzo pasta salad with bright, fresh flavors and satisfying, salty bites! It’s made with classic Greek ingredients like crunchy and crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, salty feta, and fresh dill. Everything is tossed with tender pasta and a red wine vinaigrette for a salad that’s utterly delicious.
Get the Recipe: Greek Orzo Salad.
Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked salmon, fresh dill, red onion, cream cheese, and of course plenty of cold smoked salmon are combined for a delicious and savory salmon dip that everyone is sure to love. Serve it with an assortment of crackers. It’s light, bright, and always a hit.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Dip.
Healthy Yogurt Parfaits
This Greek yogurt parfait is an easy and healthy breakfast, ready in just 5 minutes, made with simple ingredients. These homemade parfaits have nourishing layers of protein-rich Greek yogurt, soaked chia seeds for extra protein and fiber, fresh fruit, some crunchy granola or cereal, and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Yogurt Parfait.
Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet
Taco night has never been so tasty! This dish is as easy as can be and is loaded with cheesy ground turkey, black beans, corn, and plenty of taco toppings to make a one-dish meal that can fill up a hungry family. You can have this quick meal on the table in just about 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet.
Salmon Caesar Salad
In this easy recipe, enjoy a classic Caesar salad topped with succulent salmon. Crisp romaine lettuce is tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and Parmesan cheese, then crowned with perfectly cooked salmon. It’s a hearty and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Caesar Salad.
Chili-Spiced Chicken Tostadas
There is a lot to love about these chicken tostadas! It’s a quick and easy meal; made with simple ingredients; and served up DIY-style which is helpful if you’re serving this meal to kids. Just put out all of the toppings and let everyone build their own perfect tostada.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chili-Spiced Chicken Tostadas.
Sourdough French Toast
This sourdough French toast recipe is a delicious and nutritious start to your morning! The slightly sour flavor from the sourdough is the perfect match for sweeter syrup and cinnamon flavors. Use homemade sourdough bread for best results, but if you don’t make your own, you can easily use your favorite store-bought or bakery sourdough. It’s a great way to use stale bread, too as the milk mixture will soak into the bread and create a slice of delicious French toast.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough French Toast.
Turkey Pesto Panini
This recipe is inspired by a Starbucks panini, but we’ve added a lot more fillings for even more flavor. It comes together quickly thanks to deli turkey and has tons of flavor, thanks to the pesto and cheese. Serve with fries, chips or fresh fruit.
Italian Chopped Salad
Quite possibly my all-time favorite salad and maybe yours, too, this is our go-to house salad and the side to so many dinners. This is the perfect chopped salad – crunchy, well-balanced, and tossed in a flavorful homemade red wine vinaigrette. Each bite is packed with bold Italian flavors.
Get the Recipe: Italian Chopped Salad.
Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Thinly sliced steak is cooked to perfection and bites of crisp and tender broccoli are coated in a deliciously glossy sauce that is sweet, savory, and balanced that brings everything together. This beef and broccoli is made with simple ingredients and can be prepped in just 15 minutes, which is why we love it on busy weeknights, and given all of the rave reviews on my original steak stir-fry, I know your family will, too!
Get the Recipe: Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry.
Southwest Salad
The classic southwest salad gets a modern makeover! Greens are topped with spiced chickpeas, tomatoes, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar, guacamole, and tortilla chips so that each bite is full of flavor. You can make a few of the components ahead for an even quicker meal.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Salad.
Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies
If there is an easier dinner than a sheet pan meal, I haven’t seen it yet. Here we’re cooking sausage, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower all on the same pan for a meal that is both healthy and incredibly satisfying. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s the perfect meal for busy evenings or a nutritious lunch that’s easy to meal prep.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies.
Quinoa Black Bean Salad
This black bean quinoa salad recipe should be on the top of your recipes-to-make list! It’s light and bright, satisfying and nutritious, and loaded with plant-based protein and fiber, all with tons of layered flavor. Because it can be made ahead, it’s a great salad for everything from picnics to summer cookouts to healthy meal prep salads to get you through the week.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Quinoa Salad.
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
If my kids had to pick an all-time favorite meal, this is it. Our homemade spaghetti with meat sauce features a slow-simmered, rich tomato meat sauce made with perfectly browned ground beef, Italian sausage, a balanced tomato sauce, and traditional Italian seasonings. Serve with al dente spaghetti, a salad, and garlic bread.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.
Iced Lavender Cream Matcha
This drink screams Spring – the colors! The flavors! You are going to love this copycat Starbucks matcha drink. It’s slightly grassy, slightly sweet, slightly creamy and just screams spring in both the delicate floral flavors and the green and lavender hues.
Get the Recipe: Iced Lavender Cream Matcha.
Steamed Mediterranean Fish Packets
Experience the flavors of the Mediterranean with these steamed fish parcels. Fresh fish fillets are combined with tomatoes, olives, capers, and a splash of white wine, then sealed in parchment paper and baked to perfection. This method locks in moisture and infuses the fish with vibrant flavors.
Get the Recipe: Steamed Mediterranean Fish Parcels.
Lemon Kale Salad
This easy lemon kale salad recipe is made with crunchy lacinato kale, a bright lemon dressing, and extra flavor from crunchy panko and shredded Parmesan cheese. After my cousin brought this kale salad to Thanksgiving one year, it was requested year after year – it’s that good! You can make this delicious salad ahead of time so that you aren’t adding extra work to your meal. Just keep the dressing to the side and mix it in right before serving.
Get the Recipe: Kale Salad.
Easy Udon Noodles
Save your time and money on a busy weeknight. These easy udon noodles taste even better than takeout! Made with snow peas, broccoli, and peppers, this pan-fried noodle dish is loaded with veggies and flavor. Naturally vegetarian, you could add some protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu if desired.
Get the Recipe: Easy Udon Noodles.
Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad
When you’re in the mood for a salad that’s incredibly delicious, fun to eat, and super nutritious, this garbanzo bean salad is what you’re going to want to make! Made with crunchy and fresh veggies, satisfying garbanzo beans, and a homemade vinaigrette, this salad can be prepped ahead for quick and healthy lunches or served as a side dish to your favorite protein.
Get the Recipe: Garbanzo Bean Salad.
Pepper Steak Stir Fry
This easy pepper and steak stir fry recipe, comes together in just 30 minutes and it’s better than takeout! It’s got everything I look for in a meal (from both a nutrition and an enjoyment standpoint): carbs, veggies, protein, and FLAVOR!
Get the Recipe: Pepper Steak Stir Fry.
Old Bay Shrimp Boil
This easy Old Bay shrimp boil is a classic for a reason and it’s so much fun to eat. Boil up a big pot of seasoned water (with Old Bay of course, lemon, beer, and onion) and let the tender shrimp, baby potatoes, smoky sausage, and sweet corn all cook together for a meal that is great for a large group and full of delicious flavor. Serve with melted butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a cold beverage, and plenty of napkins.
Get the Recipe: Old Bay Shrimp Boil Recipe.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
This one is a crowd-pleaser and a family favorite! Orecchiette pasta is tossed with tender broccoli and hearty chunks of sausage to make a meal that looks as good as it tastes. You might even have everything you need to make this orecchiette pasta dish in your kitchen already, it’s made with just five simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli.
Turkey Tacos
Ground turkey is seasoned with a mix of spices and simmered with salsa to add another layer of flavor for juicy and delicious taco meat every time. Stuff into tortillas and add your favorite fresh toppings. This turkey taco recipe is quick and easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Tacos.
Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Pierogies
This sheet pan kielbasa and pierogies meal is quick, easy, and flavor-packed. Everything roasts together on a single pan – smoky kielbasa, crispy pierogies, and caramelized onions and peppers. Serve with sour cream and sauerkraut and dinner is ready.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Pierogies.
Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
I’ve been waiting for Spring so I can add this back into my daily coffee rotation! This iced drink has a lightly sweet and creamy flavor, a foamy texture, and a rich espresso finish. If you love cappuccinos, I think the iced shaken espresso is the most similar iced version – ratio and flavor-wise. It’s also surprisingly simple to make at home, too (and IMHO, the homemade version always tastes better to me!).
Get the Recipe: Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso.
Creamy Tomato Pasta
One-pot meals are always a good idea on busy nights. This recipe makes the most creamy tomato pasta without requiring copious amounts of cream. And no need to drain the pasta, the pasta water helps give it a creamy flavor and texture.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Tomato Pasta.
Shrimp Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Need a family-friendly, quick and easy, and totally delicious dinner? This shrimp teriyaki stir fry is IT! This teriyaki shrimp recipe uses a homemade teriyaki sauce – it’s sweet, and glossy, and the whole family loves it!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry.
Feel-Good Minestrone
You’ll love this healthy soup recipe! Loaded with vegetables (8 different ones to be exact) and beans (3 different types) this minestrone soup simmers away in a rich tomato broth and is both hearty and healthy at the same time. It’s cozy, comforting, delicious, and nutritious on a cold day or chilly night.
Get the Recipe: Minestrone Soup.
Best Chicken Salad
The best part of this rotisserie chicken salad recipe? The TEXTURE! Instead of big chunks of chicken and celery, everything is processed together into a pate-like texture that is absolutely perfect. It’s perfect scooped up with crackers and fresh vegetables, stuffed into tomatoes, or in between two slices of good bread for a classic sandwich.
Get the Recipe: Best Chicken Salad.
