What to Cook in January – Recipes for Every Day

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We offer the best January recipes from chefs for every day of the week.

How to Cook - What to Cook in January - Recipes for Every Day

Mini corn dogs in the oven

Use low-fat sausages and homemade dough to avoid denying yourself an extra serving.

Recipe: Mini corn dogs in the oven

Roman-style chicken

This Italian recipe is Giada's most popular chicken dish.

Recipe: Roman-style chicken

The best guacamole

Tyler only mashes the avocado lightly to create a lumpy texture.

Recipe: Guacamole

Rosemary and Chocolate Scones

Melissa's light and airy scones contain a sweet surprise: chocolate chips.

Recipe: Rosemary and Chocolate Scones

Cheese pizza on homemade dough

Reviews of the recipe are unanimous: Alton's homemade pizza is worth the effort of making the dough from scratch.

Recipe: Excellent pizza dough

Chicken wings in 30 minutes

Tyler bakes the wings and then tosses them with a light sauce made from red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce.

Recipe: Spicy chicken wings

Lazy Sandwich – Sloppy Joe's

In her version of the classic sandwich, Ellie reduces the fat content while maintaining the traditional flavor.

Recipe: Lazy Sandwich – Sloppy Joe's

Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Salad

A homemade blue cheese dressing with low-fat buttermilk and nonfat yogurt makes this flavorful salad low in calories.

Recipe: Buffalo Salad with Chicken and Blue Cheese Dressing

Mac 'n' cheese with three cheeses

Muenster, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese come together in a simple dish for the whole family.

Recipe: Mac 'n' cheese "Three cheese"

Date truffles

These quick and delicious homemade truffles are made with cocoa, low-fat peanut butter, and crushed whole grain graham crackers.

Recipe: Date truffles

Chilaquiles - a casserole with crispy chips, cheese and egg

Reduce fat while maintaining bold flavor: use baked tortilla chips, skim milk, and whole eggs and whites.

Recipe: Chilaquiles - a casserole with crispy chips, cheese and egg

Chicken drumsticks in honey sauce

Apple juice, soy sauce and lemon zest create a sweet and savory sauce that coats tender baked chicken legs.

Recipe: Chicken drumsticks in honey sauce

Sage Butter Baked Potatoes

Common root vegetables can be transformed into a hearty side dish using just a few sprigs of sage and crushed garlic cloves.

Recipe: Sage Butter Baked Potatoes

Garlic Breadsticks

Buttered breadsticks are especially delicious when dipped in a warming winter soup.

Recipe: Almost Famous Breadsticks

Shells stuffed with cheese

Melissa adds healthy vegetables to this family-friendly Italian dish—the tomato sauce contains grated carrots and zucchini.

Recipe: Shells stuffed with cheese

Soft oatmeal cookies with raisins

Apple cider vinegar is the secret ingredient in this treat. It adds a moist texture, flavor, and sweetness, replacing butter.

Recipe: Soft oatmeal cookies with raisins

Macaroni and 4 Cheeses

Ellie makes a lighter version of traditional mac and cheese by adding pumpkin puree and low-fat milk.

Recipe: Macaroni and 4 Cheeses

Cinnabon - famous cinnamon buns

The chefs have prepared a delicious sweet version of the famous cinnamon buns.

Recipe: Cinnabon - famous cinnamon buns

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

Add mango chunks or avocado slices to your delicious tacos to add color and texture to every bite.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

Chicken breast in lemon sauce

Rachel's Chinese-style chicken recipe is ready in less time than if you ordered it delivered to your home.

Recipe: Chicken breast in lemon sauce

6-Layer Dip Sauce

This popular dip is lighter in fat than the traditional version thanks to homemade refried beans and Greek yogurt.

Recipe: 6-Layer Dip Sauce

Chili with white beans

Pair chicken with collard greens and beans for a hearty and healthy winter chili.

Recipe: Chili with white beans

Chicken Piccata with Capers

This classic Italian dish features chicken scaloppini served in a zesty lemon sauce with capers and fresh arugula.

Recipe: Chicken Piccata with Capers

A hearty and healthy minestrone with three types of legumes

Rachel's hearty soup is a must-have on a cold winter night.

Recipe: A hearty and healthy minestrone with three types of legumes

Individual pizza on English muffins for breakfast

Ellie tops whole-wheat English muffins with sliced tomatoes, Canadian bacon, and creamy mozzarella, then bakes for just 10-12 minutes to melt the cheese.

Recipe: Individual pizza on English muffins for breakfast

Stew with beef marinated in red wine

A bottle of Chianti wine and sliced pancetta infuse this hearty dish with vibrant flavor.

Recipe: Stew with beef marinated in red wine

Chocolate Brownie with Whole Wheat Flour

Whole-wheat flour and low-fat yogurt make traditional brownies lower in calories, but rich chocolate, cocoa powder, and a touch of butter preserve their original flavor.

Recipe: Chocolate Brownie with Whole Wheat Flour

Penne pasta with four cheeses, peas and ham

Penne pasta is topped with gooey cheese, while colorful peas and salty ham add a satisfying touch. The dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare.

Recipe: Penne pasta with four cheeses, peas and ham

Rollatini with Chicken Parmesan Filling

An Italian dinner can be made in just 35 minutes: stuff breaded chicken with cheese and herbs and serve with polenta on the side.

Recipe: Rollatini with Chicken Parmesan Filling

Beef cutlets in a frying pan

Kids will love these cutlets covered in a sauce made from ketchup, vinegar and sugar.

Recipe: Beef cutlets in a frying pan

Chili with ground beef and three types of beans

Make Ellie's Meat Chili for a hearty lunch or dinner this New Year's.

Recipe: Chili with ground beef and three types of beans

Stuffed champignons with minced meat

Rachel makes an appetizer by stuffing portobello mushrooms with ground chicken, Asiago cheese, and spinach.

Recipe: Stuffed champignons with minced meat

Mac and cheese with broccoli and cauliflower

This simple casserole can be made ahead of time. When you need to serve a quick meal, simply reheat the finished dish.

Recipe: Mac and cheese with broccoli and cauliflower

Eggs stuffed with allspice

Try Alton's spicy take on the egg pudding. Ground pink peppercorns add an even more vibrant flavor to the topping than traditional paprika.

Recipe: Eggs stuffed with allspice