31 Easy March Dinner Ideas to Cook (and Devour) This Month

March is the bridge betweenwintergloom andspringsunshine. That means we’re still cravingcozy dishes(don’t stash the slow cooker away just yet) while also dipping our forks into the fresh seasonal produce we’ve been craving since last year. Here, 31 March dinner ideas to tackle every night this month, from soul-warmingsoupsto crispsalads

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March 1:Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey and Black Beans

This one-pot gem is hearty, nutritious and ever so cozy. Feel free to usekidney beansinstead ofblack beans, or groundbeefor chicken instead of turkey.

March 2:Pancetta-Wrapped Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Your go-to lazy dinner just got a major upgrade. Herbed, garlicky mozzarella is just the match for salty curedpork, and thissammyproves it.

March 3:Slow Cooker Korean Short Rib Tacos

Your Crockpot is the secret to fall-apart-tender beef sans babysitting.Gochujangadds savory-spicy flavor to the meat while cabbage and dill pickles cool things down.

March 4:Citrus, Shrimp and Quinoa Salad with Feta

Let's end citrus season with a bang, shall we? Thisseafooddish is equal parts nourishing, refreshing and tangy, but most importantly, it's ready in 20 minutes flat.

March 5:Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce

We've never met a tomato cream sauce that we didn't love. And TBH, this one rivals that of your favorite Italian bistro. Pass the Parm, please.

March 6:Baked Feta with Garlicky Kale and Chickpeas

Now that you're well-versed in baked feta (thanks,TikTok), why not try this pasta-free recipe on for size? Each serving boasts a whopping 21 grams of protein, and it's prepared in a single skillet for minimal cleanup.

March 7:Garlic-Confit Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

You should *always* have a jar ofgarlicconfit—garlic that is slow cooked in oil until rich and tender—in your fridge. Prepare it in advance to save time before dinner.

March 8:15-Minute Skillet Pepper Steak

Low-carb,keto-friendlyand beyond easy to make, this protein-and-veg skillet is a guaranteed win on its own, wrapped in tortillas or served overcauliflower rice

March 9:Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Did winter even happen if you never cooked this crowd-pleasingsoup? Each bowl is finished with a hunk of crusty baguette and a generous dose of Gruyère.

March 10:Cheesy Kale Farfalle

Grown-upmac and cheese? Yes, please. A 50/50 ratio of freshkaleto pasta makes this a pretty healthy dinner. (You know, in theory.)

March 11:Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup

Anysoupthat's topped with ridged potato chips is one after our own heart. And thanks to the handypressure cooker, this one only needs 30 minutes to come together.

March 12:Grilled Flatbread Pizza with Artichoke, Ricotta and Lemon

This pie, starring marinatedartichokehearts, is just the thing to hold you over while you wait forfresh artichokesto hit the farmers market.

March 13:Cacio e Pepe Mac and Cheese

Your picky eaters will be thrilled to see thischeesypasta hit the table. You'll be just as elated to make it, since the recipe only calls for seven simple ingredients.

March 14:Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Our favorite thing to do on a Sunday? Set and forget something delicious in theCrockpot.所有你需要做的是把原料,混合the sauce and dump it all in the slow cooker.

March 15:Tabitha Brown’s Chili Carrot Dogs

Even carnivores will be wowed by this vegan spin onhot dogs, which comes complete with pecan "chili" and crunchy coleslaw. Thecarrotmarinade is delightfully sweet, savory and smoky.

March 16:Bacon-Wrapped Black Cod with Spinach and Capers

It turns out that crackly, savorybaconand fresh, flakyfishare soulmates. Can you believe the recipe only requires nine ingredients and 40 minutes of your time?

March 17:Shepherd’s Pie

HappySt. Patrick's Day! Instead of cookingcorned beefthis year, give this Guinness beef stew topped with goat cheese mashed potatoes a whirl. (Oh, and wash it down with your favorite Irishstout, obvi.)

March 18:15-Minute Cheater’s Pad Thai

If you’re a habitual pad Thai orderer, it’s time to learn how to make your beloved noodle dish even faster than it can be delivered. (This version is loaded with ground pork,srirachaand peanuts.)

March 19:One-Pan Eggs with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Eggshave come to the rescue on countless weeknights in our kitchen. Instead of wolfing down a fried one straight from the pan, pair it with a few fresh veggies (hi, springasparagus) and roast everything to perfection on a sheet pan.

March 20:Salmon Al Pastor

Because an olive oil-lemonfilletgets boring after the millionth time. Opt for sweet-tartpineapple, smoky ancho chile powder and tangypickled onionsinstead.

March 21:Thai Beef Bowls with Rice Noodles

Ah,rice noodles.他们无谷蛋白,令人满意的耐嚼,on the flavor of whatever they're cooked in. That's why they're the ultimate base for this savory, one-panbeefdish.

March 22:Deb Perelman’s Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup

Thecanned kindjust won't cut it once you taste this impeccably seasoned riff on the O.G., crowned withchile crispfor good measure. Ramen takes over for old-school egg noodles, while black rice vinegar, soy sauce and fresh ginger liven up the broth.

March 23:Radish Barbecue Bowls with Tangy Honey-Mustard Dressing

'Tis the season for bringing home a bunch of farm-freshradishesand transforming them into something spectacular. These are brined inpicklingsolution, then splashed with honey-mustard vinaigrette.

March 24:Chili Garlic Ginger Shrimp

You only need 17 minutes and one skillet to prepare this protein-packed main. Serve theshrimpin lettuce wraps, over white rice or with noodles.

March 25:Joanna Gaines’s Asparagus and Fontina Quiche

You saybreakfast,我们说晚餐。你的牙齿陷入这八岁时,我ngredient wonder that's oozing with fontina and Gruyère cheeses. (In case you need more convincing, that's astore-bought pie crust.)

March 26:Cheater’s Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Trust us: This eight-hour, low-and-slow masterpiece is well worth the wait. Might we suggest serving the French staple with20-minute mashed potatoes?

March 27:Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Fennel and Mandarin Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This salad is decidedly wintry, but it'll still brighten up your dinner with fresh citrus, sharp fennel, salty pecorino Romano and zingy lemon-mustard dressing. Addgrilled chickenor crispytofuto make it more filling.

March 28:Seared Scallops with Green Peas, Mint and Shallots

Repeat after us:I can cookshellfishat home.Seriously, this dish takes about 20 minutes and only requires six ingredients, including in-seasonpeas.Just make sure to thoroughly pat thescallopsdry to ensure a gorgeous sear.

March 29:Joanna Gaines’s Spring Vegetable Risotto

Mushrooms, radishes, peas,spinachand chives will all be at peak deliciousness by the end of the month. Creamywhite wine-Parm risotto can only make them tastier, no?

March 30:Spring Pea Soup with Mint

Hit the farmers market for fresh peas, celery, leeks andalllllthe herbs to make this seasonal gem shine its brightest. Might we suggest supping it alfresco?

March 31:Lamb Shawarma Sandwich

March came in like a lion...and will go out with somelamb.Celebrate warmer days on the horizon with Lebanese-inspired lamb shoulder and atahinisauce you'll never forget.

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Taryn Pireis PureWow’s associate food editor. A former bartender and barista, she’s been writing about all things delicious since 2016, developing recipes, reviewing restaurants and investigating food trends at Food52, New Jersey Family Magazine and Taste Talks. When she isn’t testing TikTok’s latest viral recipe, she’s having popcorn for dinner and posting about it on Instagram@cookingwithpire


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Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor and has been writing about all things delicious since 2016. She’s developed recipes, reviewed restaurants and investigated food...
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