28 Recipes For 28 Days: Your February Meal Planner Gallery
Life can get really busy at times, and when the winter comes around it's easy to slip into dull or unhealthy routines based simply on food convenience. Even if you do want to try keep on a healthy meal plan, they can often get very expensive, and most days, staying in bed ordering delivery seems a lot easier than planning out a week's worth of meals
Nevertheless, we have tried to give you some inspiration with our favorite meals of the month. Easy enough that you can make them in under an hour and delicious enough that you'll actually want to! Whether you are a seasoned cook or only occasionally indulge in a slow night of home cooking, these meals are sure to take all the complication out of a usually overwhelming task.
It's very easy to put off cooking, but if you actually have a plan for what you'd like to make, it can be really inspiring — especially if you select the kind of dishes the whole family can enjoy. Tap into your inner chef and start the month off right with a variety of meals sure to get your culinary juices flowing. If you are in need of a few more tips on how to make dinner even better, check out these meals below that practically make themselves.
February 1: Moroccan Fish Tagine
Many home cooks aren't fond of bottled sauces, but the Mina line is worth every penny when it comes to both ease and taste. This recipe is great because you can also use whatever kind of fish you prefer, which is great for your budget.
February 2: Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins
If you're having one of those cozy, lazy evenings when all you need is a hearty, filling meal to curb your hunger. Stuffed potato skins are the perfect solution. Also, you don't have to stick to the recipe — stuff it to your heart's content!
For the Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins recipe, click here.
February 3: Chorizo Cheddar Burger
Adding some chorizo to a burger just gives it that extra hit of flavor. Throw the patties on a nice cast-iron pan to get a good sear and you're dinner-ready.
February 4: Guy Fieri's Texas Chili
On game day, there's nothing better than keeping it low-maintenance and delicious with a hearty bowl of chili. This is one of our favorites, and it won't disappoint!
February 5: Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole
For all you low-carb fiends out there, this one's for you. When you're craving pizza, turn to this baby and you'll never look back.
For the Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole recipe, click here.
February 6: The Best Grilled Steak
When it comes to steak, the simpler the better. You want a really good quality rib-eye and just a little oil, salt, and pepper. That's it — you're ready to rock.
February 7: Foil-Baked Cod With Oranges, Scallions, and Ginger
This is one of the best fish dishes you could make — and it uses only eight ingredients! Cooking the fish in the tinfoil helps keep the moisture in but more than anything keeps it nice and clean.
For the Foil-Baked Cod With Oranges, Scallions and Ginger recipe, click here.
February 8: Chicken Cacciatore
There's nothing like a nice stewy chicken dish to satisfy a couple of hungry bellies. This recipe comes from the renowned restaurant Patsy's in New York City.
February 9: Healthy Vietnamese Pho Soup
Pho has something of an intimidating reputation, but it's really a pretty easy dish to make. This recipe recommends a specific noodle, but you can use whichever type of rice noodle you prefer.
February 10: Vegetable Chow Mein
If you're a big Chinese food fan, you're going to love this recipe. Finally — the comfort of fast food, right in your own kitchen!
February 11: Red Lantern Beef Shortrib
This particular dish utilizes the Chinese "red cooking" style, in which a slow braise of soy sauce, cinnamon, star anise, and other aromatics imparts a red color to the dish. The color red symbolizes happiness and good fortune.
February 12: Mezze Rigatoni With Swordfish and Black Olives
This dish gives pasta a whole new wardrobe. With delicious swordfish, olive oil, olives, and tomatoes, the rich flavors come together to create a pasta dish you'll keep making again and again
For the Mezze Rigatoni With Swordfish and Black Olives recipe, click here.
February 13: Adobo Chicken Tacos
You can't go wrong with tacos. They're easy, they're delicious, and you can eat them with your hands. Consider adding hint of yogurt to your tacos instead of sour cream to make them a little healthier.
February 14: Easy Chocolate Souffle for Two
So it's the big day to celebrate your love for one another, but the truth is you have no time (or skill) to put all this love into an impressive dish. This is where we step in: This soufflé is easy to throw together, and equally as impressive.
February 15: Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This is one of the easiest mac and cheese recipes you will ever make, and the best part is, there are four different cheeses to indulge in.
February 16: Mushroom and Beef Spaghetti Bolognese
We all know what a good spaghetti Bolognese tastes like, but have you ever had a spaghetti bolognese with mushrooms? Didn't think so. You're welcome.
February 17: Thai Green Curry Chicken
This is a great go-to dish when you're feeling like something spicy but also not too heavy. The coconut milk gives this dish creaminess without weighing it down.
February 18: Flat-Iron Steak With Sriracha Chimichurri and Sweet Potato Hash
There's nothing better than a steak served with some delicious chimichurri. Chimichurri is a parsley-based Argentine green sauce traditionally served with grilled meat.
For the Flat-Iron Steak With Sriracha Chimichurri & Sweet Potato Hash recipe, click here.
February 19: Grilled Glazed Sweet and Spicy Salmon
It's always good to have a simple grilled salmon dish on hand, and this recipe has a nice hit of acid from the rice wine vinegar that adds a nice kick to it.
For the Grilled Glazed Sweet and Spicy Salmon recipe, click here.
February 20: Korean Barbecue Meatballs
These Korean barbecue meatballs are everything you can imagine and more! Light, tender meatballs doused in a gochujang-based sauce gives them every hint of Korean flavor you want.
February 21: Chicken Breast With Grilled Onion and Portobello Flan
You may need a little extra time to prepare for this dish, but it sure will be worth it. The chicken is really the star of this dish — add that to a beautifully flavored portobello flan and you have a winner.
For the Chicken Breast With Grilled Onion and Portobello Flan recipe, click here.
February 22: Southwest Tofu Burrito
This spicy burrito is packed with intense spices, a salsa-infused scramble and onion. The savory cabbage also gives it a perfect crunch.
February 23: Butternut Squash Kale and Fettuccini
This pasta dish is about as good as it gets when it comes to keeping the boring starch interesting. The butternut gives it some nice sweetness, and the sage gives it an earthy flavor.
For the Butternut Squash Kale and Fettuccini recipe, click here.
February 24: Italian Baked Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is usually kinda boring, but this recipe gives it a sophisticated spin you'll most likely keep coming back to.
February 25: Instant Pot Chicken Chili
Chili is the perfect thing to make in your Instant Pot. The flavors meld together perfectly in this simple, straightforward recipe with the usual pinto beans, corn, and a dash of heat.
February 26: Pumpkin Risotto With Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Risotto can get a little overdone at times. This recipe gives it a hint of texture with the walnuts and a rich creamy flavor from the delicious gorgonzola.
For the Pumpkin Risotto With Gorgonzola and Walnuts recipe, click here.
February 27: Asian-Style Baked Rockfish Recipe
This rockfish recipe is baked with lovely sesame oil, fresh limes, soy sauce, and some other classic Asian ingredients to give it that well-rounded flavor.
February 28: Meyer Lemon Chicken
Lemon and ginger are the star flavors of this stir-fry dish. If you're a big fan of Chinese food, check out the best Chinese restaurant in every state — now that you've cooked a month's worth of meals, you should treat yourself to a night out.