28 Seasonal Recipes to Make in February

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Healthy seasonal recipes to make in the month of February, featuring cozy soup recipes to curl up to on a snowy day, festive Valentine’s Day dinner ideas, healthy dessert recipes (hello chocolate!), and crave-able snack-able comfort food recipes to celebrate the big game.

If you love seasonal cooking check out the entire “What to Cook” series.

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“February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March.”

J.R. Stockton

In some parts of the country, Tulips are already popping out of the ground and leaves are budding on trees. Last month I was in Paris and there were still flowers around!

However, in the Catskills, weโ€™re still trudging along until Spring decides to grace us with its presence. But that doesnโ€™t mean that we donโ€™t still have some produce gems at the market and a few delicious recipes to cook!

If January is about stillness, February is about restlessness, I am ready for winter to be over and desperate for a change in the grey barren landscape.

So to the kitchen, I go! Whipping up comfort food that brings me a smile, warming up over a warm pot of squash soup or vegetable stew, or on baking days I turn on a great audiobook (just finished “We Were Never Here” in one day!), throw on my apron, and get to work stirring rich chocolate batter for the best-ever brownies, or zesting citrus for a light lemon loaf.

Enjoy this month’s round-up of the best seasonal recipes to make this month, and work all of that restlessness out in the kitchen.

WHAT’S IN SEASON IN FEBRUARY?

Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Well, that’s a little dramatic. There are still a few things growing in green houses, and many things growing in warmer climates.

Fill your market bags with these seasonal goodies:

  • Broccoli
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Butternut Squash (and all winter squash)
  • Fennel
  • Citrus Fruits – February is the month for bright and happy citrus recipes like gluten-free orange muffins!
  • Chocolate – yeah that’s right… I went there
  • Buffalo sauce – eh… while I’m at it
  • Chili – I mean, February is the official month of chili!

I hope you LOVE these healthy, hearty, warming February recipes.

If you make one of these recipes leave a review below and let me know how you liked it or share a photo on Instagram with the tag #AbrasKitchen so I can share your masterpiece!

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HEALTHY SEASONAL RECIPES TO MAKE IN FEBRUARY


FEBRUARY DESSERTS TO WOW YOUR LOVES

Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cake – Gluten Free
Homemade individual peanut butter chocolate lava cakes are mini bites of heavenly goodness.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes in ramekins
Earl Grey Roasted Pears with Warm Chocolate Sauce
Earl Grey Roasted Pears with Warm Chocolate Sauce and a coconut cream drizzle is an insanely delicious, quick and easy, healthy dessert. Perfect for the holidays. Paleo, gluten-free, and vegan.
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Earl Grey Roasted Pears with Warm Chocolate Sauce and a coconut cream drizzle is an insanely delicious, quick and easy, healthy dessert. Perfect for the holidays. Paleo, gluten-free, and vegan.
Grain Free Espresso Tahini Brownies
Hands down the best brownies I've ever had! Tahini Espresso Brownies are grain-free, no refined sugar, super-rich, chocolatey and fudgy with the perfect swirl of tahini and espresso!ย 
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Almond Flour Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies
Bold lemon flavor in an incredibly soft and chewy cookie! These Almond Flour Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies are made with cream cheese for a perfectly tangy, sweet, lemony cloud of gluten-free deliciousness! This recipe is low-sugar.
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Flourless Tahini Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Gooey rich and decadent tahini chocolate chip cookie made in a skillet. A giant cookie that is sure to bring a smile to your face! Real food, gluten-free, no flour, or refined sugar.
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Gooey rich and decadentย tahini chocolate chip cookie made in a skillet. A giant cookie that is sure to bring a smile to your face! Real food, gluten-free, no flour, or refined sugar.
Earl Grey Truffles
Homemade Dairy-Free Earl Grey Truffles
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Homemade Dairy Free Earl Grey Truffles
Tahini Cardamom Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy vegan hot chocolate recipe touched with a pinch of fragrant cardamom and nutty tahini. 
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A rich and creamy vegan hot chocolate recipe touched with a pinch of fragrant cardamom and nutty tahini. Hot chocolate that is loaded with good for you ingredients and easily prepared in 5 minutes!
Almond Flour Sweet Potato Cake (with Maple Brown Butter)
An Almond Flour Sweet Potato Cake that is richly flavored with maple syrup and nutty brown butter with hints of ginger and bright orange layered between thick maple cream cheese frosting. Gluten-free and refined sugar-free
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“HEALTHIER” GAME DAY TREATS!


Buffalo Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos
Oven-baked sheet pan nachos, loaded with real food ingredients! Healthier buffalo chicken nachos are perfect for a crowd, or a lazy Friday night family dinner.ย 
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Healthy Guacamole
The best simple and healthy guacamole recipe, perfect for snacking, as a toast topping.
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Oven Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
Get all that crunchy, spicy goodness in this healthier version of Nashville hot chicken. These chicken tenders are doused in the signature red-hot spice andย  have a juiciness from a good dunk in buttermilk.
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pink plate of HEALTHIER! Crispy Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Strips (Buttermilk Marinated!) with a bowl of pickles
Shrimp Dip
This freshened-up version of a retro classic is sure to be a hit at your next party. The best ever shrimp dip, using fresh shrimp and a few simple wholesome ingredients. This old-school favorite is ready for a comeback!ย 
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Crispy Truffle Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Yukon gold CRISPY potatoes smashed thin and oven roasted, dusted with parmesan and drizzled with truffle oil for the most crave-able side dish or party appetizer.
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pink plate piled high with crispy smashed potatoes

BEST-EVER CHILI RECIPES!

Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili
Insanely delicious 1-pot chili with quinoa, butternut squash, and beans. Perfect comfort food for busy cooks, excellent for meal prep!
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Quinoa Butternut Squash Chili in terracotta bowl on pink plate
Healthy Grass Fed Beef and Kale Chili
30 minute quick and healthy kale and grass-fed beef chili, loaded with good for you veggies and the perfect amount of spices. Perfect for a healthy quick weeknight meal or a long lazy Sunday afternoon. Chili, but healthier. 
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30 minute quick and healthy kale and grass-fed beef chili, loaded with good for you veggies and the perfect amount of spices. Perfect for a healthy quick weeknight meal or a long lazy Sunday afternoon. Chili, but healthier.ย 
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
This pumpkin turkey chili recipe is sweet and spicy, the perfect combination of pumpkin, ground turkey, warming spices, and lots of black beans. Yum!
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This pumpkin turkey chili recipe is sweet and spicy, the perfect combination of pumpkin, ground turkey, warming spices, and lots of black beans. Yum!

POBLANO CHORIZO CHILI – COMING SOON!

COMFORTING HEALTHY MEALS


Delicata Squash Salad with Warm Wild Mushrooms
Winter salad hero! Warm wild mushrooms, perfectly roasted delicata squash on top of tender kale with a sesame ginger dressing that you will flip for!
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Hearty and Healthy Vegetable Stew
This one-pot vegetable stew is hearty, delicious, and soul-satisfying. Perfect for a chilly evening in. A healthy vegetarian meal that the whole family will love.
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Swiss Chard Paneer
This twist on the classic Indian dish, saag paneer, includes a healthy dose of sauteed rainbow swiss chard, and turmeric fried paneer cheese, in case you missed it… I just said greens with fried cheese! Serve with toasted naan bread and basmati rice for a complete vegetarian meal.
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Healthy Kabocha Squash Soup
Silky-smooth and full or warming goodness, this Instant Pot Kabocha Squash Soup is the perfect meal for the crisp days ahead. Apple, onion, rosemary and squash come together in a soup that is done in under thirty minutes and BONUS,ย full of plant-powered nutrition!
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Instant Pot Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Soup with Noodles
A fragrant, warm, fresh and zesty soup that is insanely delicious and super nutritious! Start with a whole chicken, garlic, cilantro, and fresh ginger, then thanks to the instant pot, dinner is done in about 35 minutes!
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Instant Pot Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Soup with Noodles - A fragrant, warm, fresh and zesty soup that is insanely delicious and super good for you! Start with a whole chicken, fragrant herbs and spices, and thanks to the instant pot, dinner is done in 30 minutes!
Mini BBQ Turkey Meatloaf Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet Pan Mini Turkey Meatloaves with purple potatoes and green beans, your busy weeknight healthy dinner savior. Delicious nourishing comfort food cooked on one pan for easy cleanup!ย 
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Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves with purple potatoes and green beans, your busy weeknight healthy dinner savior. Delicious nourishing comfort food cooked on one pan for easy cleanup!ย 
Healthy Lemon Rice Soup with Chickpeas
This lemon rice soup is a cozy and comforting recipe full of fresh spring veggies, chickpeas, fresh dill and bright zesty lemon juice.
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Spicy Tofu Soup with Kale
You are going to love this quick and easy healthy spicy tofu soup with kale! 20 minutes from start to finish and bursting with flavor from garlic, ginger, shallot, and kimchi.
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WARM BREAKFAST RECIPES!

Veggie “Sausage” Sweet Potato Hash
This skillet sweet potato, brussels sprouts, and spicy veggie sausage hash is a healthy, filling, hearty meal. Perfect for breakfast or lunch. Top with an egg and avocado, and an extra sprinkle of cayenne pepper for a kick!
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Ratatouille Shakshuka
A one-skillet dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato and kale ratatouille sauce, sprinkled with feta cheese and fresh thyme. This is how you brunch! (or lunch or breakfast or dinner ????)
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Ratatouille Shakshuka with Kale and Feta Cheese, eggs poached in a spicy tomato ratatouille sauce and topped with feta cheese. The PERFECT brunch dish. Gluten-free.
Spiced Buckwheat Sweet Potato Pancakes with Warm Cardamom Pears
Perfectly spiced buckwheat sweet potato pancakes with warm cardamom pears will set your morning on fire. Gluten-free and vegan! This is possibly the most decadent, and yet uber healthy, way to start your day.
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Buckwheat Sweet Potato Pancakes with Warm Cardamom Pears. This is possibly the most decadent, and uber healthy breakfast ever. Gluten free, vegan. Yaaasss! |abrakitchen.com
Gut Healthy Egg Muffins with Kimchi and Veggies
Breakfast egg muffins are a nutritious, filling, protein-packed breakfast perfect for meal prep! These gut-healthy egg muffins are loaded with gut-supportive nutrients from kimchi, spinach, shitake mushrooms, and scallions.
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I hope you love these healthy recipes to make in February, warming soups, stews, and chilis, bright vibrant citrus recipes to brighten your mood when the sun refuses to shine, and fun healthy treats for Valentine’s Day and Superbowl parties!

Abra's Kitchen Healthy Food Blog

Abra is a licensed nutritionist, seasoned home cook, and forever flavor-chaser. Sheโ€™s spent more than two decades exploring the connection between food and healthโ€”and just as long obsessing over what makes something truly delicious. Abraโ€™s Kitchen is where those two loves meet, with recipes that celebrate vegetables, follow the seasons, and make you excited to cook.

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