28 Recipes to Cook in February 2026.

Today, I’m sharing 28 Recipes to Cook in February 2026! This collection brings together reader-favorite recipes from years past, featuring colorful, comforting winter dishes the whole family loves. You’ll find everything from cozy soups and rice bowls to easy weeknight dinners (like my dad’s tacos), plus game-day appetizers and a few sweet desserts perfect for sharing. There’s truly something for every day of the month—with a few extras for good measure.

We’re already 5 days into February, but I still wanted to share this post because there are so many older recipes I’m genuinely excited about. I used to not love putting together these monthly roundups, but over time, they’ve become something I really look forward to. It’s such a fun way to revisit past favorites and bring them back into rotation.

Creating this list always sends me down memory lane, scrolling through recipes from previous years, and it’s honestly kind of crazy to see just how many dishes we’ve shared together. There are always so many gems I’ve forgotten about, and rediscovering them feels like finding little surprises all over again.

I’m especially excited about this month’s picks because, in my mind, February is all about two things: the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day—and both are so fun to cook for. It’s such a great time of year for cozy meals, casual celebrations, and gathering around the table.

If there are any recipes you’d love to see this month or heading into March, let me know in the comments. I hope you enjoy these favorites, and I can’t wait to share so much more with you this month.

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Bowl

4.75 from 39 votes

6

Slow-cooked chicken mixed in red salsa, salsa verde, and hot sauce, then served over rice bowls – DELISH!

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25 Minute Tzatziki Gyro Rice Bowls

4.67 from 15 votes

6

A street food-inspired quick, fun, delicious, and different weeknight meal…complete with homemade fries!

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Homemade Hostess Cupcakes 

4.67 from 6 votes

18 cupcakes

Each bite is filled with sweet, moist cake, creamy marshmallow, and fudgy chocolate glaze – a deliciously fun trip down memory lane!

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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

3.37 from 36 votes

6

A new go-to family dinner. Easy, slow-cooked chicken tossed in a spicy-sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce, YUM!

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Baked Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings

4.61 from 79 votes

6

Easy, crispy chicken "wings" tossed in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce…our new game-day favorite!

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Brown Butter Banana Cake with Chocolate Caramel Frosting

4.43 from 14 votes

12

Quick, fun, and DELICIOUS! The perfect simple 2-layer cake to bake up this weekend!

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

4.83 from 81 votes

6

Perfect for game day, family dinners, and all the nights in between. Super Bowl ready, so easy, and so delicious!

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Easy Chocolate Truffles

5 from 1 vote

20 truffles

These truffles are what you'll be craving most. They're delicious, so easy to make, and perfect for Valentine's Day!

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Sheet Pan Korean Popcorn Chicken

4.72 from 64 votes

6

A slightly healthier, much easier take on Korean-style fried chicken. Perfect dinner for the entire family!

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30 Minute Thai Basil Beef Noodles

4.61 from 41 votes

4

Saucy, salty, and just the right amount of spice. Finish with toasted garlicky sesame seeds…so delish!

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Baked Lemon Rosemary Chicken Meatballs and Creamy Orzo

4.53 from 173 votes

6

All made in one pan without even boiling water…simply mix, bake, eat, and enjoy!

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Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Roasted Jalapeño Lime Avocado

4.77 from 21 votes

8

These tacos come together easily. They're slightly spicy, so cheesy, and so yummy!

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One Pan Creamy Parmesan Ranch Chicken

4.81 from 120 votes

6

Enjoy any night of the week. Quickly made all in one dish…simply mix, bake, and serve – easy peasy!

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The Dark Rose

5 from 2 votes

1 drink

A romantic twist on the classic Moscow Mule, this is the perfect tequila ginger winter cocktail to share with someone special!

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Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Carrot Cake Muffins

4.80 from 123 votes

12 muffins

Better than you could get at any coffee shop, these muffins melt in your mouth!

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30 Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Pad Thai

4.87 from 245 votes

4

An easy weeknight dinner that's better than any takeout…sure to become a family staple!

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Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

4.91 from 197 votes

6

Fancy enough for a special holiday dinner yet equally great to make at the end of a busy day…perfect for V-Day!

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Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad…with crispy fried wontons

4.87 from 79 votes

6

A no-cook, fast, colorful, and delicious mix of savory, sweet, and salty!

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Crockpot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.49 from 683 votes

6 servings

Throw everything in and let it cook…a deliciously easy dinner to warm up to on the coldest of days!

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Crunchy Baked Hot Honey Cauliflower

4.91 from 52 votes

6

The perfect game-day appetizer, but equally great when served over rice as a meal!

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Sesame Gouda Stuffed Naan with Honey

4.94 from 32 votes

8 naan

Serve alongside your favorite Indian dishes, with grilled meats, or simply enjoy it on its own!

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Crispy Cheesy Sweet Potato Skins

4.91 from 20 votes

6

Comes together easily, so delicious, great for a weeknight dinner, but perfect for the upcoming super bowl!

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Baked Chocolate Fudge Glazed Doughnuts

4.54 from 145 votes

14 doughnuts

Better than fried doughnuts and easier too…best any day doughnut to bake, no reason required!

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Simple Thai Yellow Chicken Curry with Spicy Garlic Butter

4.92 from 214 votes

6

Full of Thai flavors and so quick to make…a new weeknight family favorite!

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Iced Lemon Loaf

4.34 from 702 votes

8

With an extra swirl of cream cheese…better than any coffee shop, has a nice spring vibe, plus easier than you'd think to make!

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Red’s Favorite Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl

4.86 from 164 votes

4

Each bowl is colorful and full of so much flavor…a great family dinner, any night of the week!

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Retro-Style Chocolate Sheet Cake

4.34 from 637 votes

12

So little effort, extra chocolatey, naturally gluten-free, and every last bite is so delicious!

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Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup

4.70 from 1082 votes

6

Kind of like creamy risotto, kind of like soup, wholesome and comforting…20 mins and so DELICIOUS!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

4.25 from 1311 votes

24 bars

Made delicious with wholesome ingredients like oats, maple syrup, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate!

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Crispy Cheese Poblano Avocado Burrito

4.53 from 231 votes

6 burritos

Mexican seasoned potatoes, poblanos, and black beans, all wrapped in tortillas with plenty of avocado!

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Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

4.65 from 648 votes

4

Simple, wholesome, and delicious…the perfect (non-boring) recipe to keep weeknight dinners fun!

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Roasted Turmeric Chicken Pitas with Garlic Lemon Tahini

4.01 from 624 votes

4

Street food inspired chicken pitas with Garlic Lemon Tahini…this dish makes for a fun, delicious, and different weeknight dinner!

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Gooey Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

3.92 from 1646 votes

12 bars

With chocolate chunks and a warm gooey caramel-like center, these bars are the perfect way to perk up a weekday!

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Pesto Pizza with Feta Stuffed Crust

4.14 from 117 votes

8

Perfect for those nights when you’re looking for a really delicious pizza, but wanting to eat in!

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Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza

3.88 from 1242 votes

8

Fresh pizza dough topped with ranch, extra saucy buffalo chicken, 3 cheese, and seasoning…perfect for gameday!

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Earl Grey Blueberry Lemon Cake

3.93 from 833 votes

8

Sweet lemony almond cake swirled with fresh blueberries & infused with earl grey tea for a cozy winter twist.

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Easiest Coconut Banana Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting

4.38 from 563 votes

12

No fuss, super quick to mix up, and SO DELICIOUS!

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One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo with Whipped Feta

4.21 from 1643 votes

6

Pan-seared Greek seasoned chicken meatballs, cooked together with lemon butter orzo pasta, for a complete dinner made in just one skillet.

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Citrus Avocado Salad with Orange Tahini Vinaigrette

4.33 from 126 votes

6

My go-to wintry salad that's fresh, easy, and delicious. Hearty winter greens, baby arugula, fresh oranges, and plenty of salty feta cheese. So simple to put together and healthy too!

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Better Than Takeout Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai.

4.29 from 846 votes

4

Perfect for busy weeknights when you’re looking for something with a little more flavor, but still quick, healthy-ish, and DELICIOUS.

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Sheet Pan Korean Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes and Yum Yum Sauce.

4.32 from 486 votes

6

This quick-cooking, easy sheet pan dinner comes together in just about an hour. It’s colorful, healthy, and beyond good.

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Lastly, if you make these 28 Recipes to Cook in February 2026, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!