Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in February

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

How to Cook - Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in February

Lasagna rolls with ricotta and marinara sauce

Giada's cheesy take on the classic lasagna has received over 1,200 reviews and top ratings—your guests are sure to love it.

Recipe: Lasagna rolls with ricotta and marinara sauce

Mac 'n' cheese with baked bacon and bread topping

By adding crispy bacon, you infuse a traditional dish with a wonderful new flavor.

Recipe: Mac 'n' cheese with baked bacon and bread topping

Cajun Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Stuff vibrant green bell peppers with brown rice and andouille sausage. This lunch or dinner is ready in just 35 minutes.

Recipe: Cajun Stuffed Sweet Peppers

German pretzel

Making this buffet treat at home is easier than it looks. Serve with sweet mustard sauce.

Recipe: German pretzel

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Michael Symon's hearty soup features aromatic white wine, fresh thyme, and tarragon-infused dumplings.

Recipe: Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Classic Cheese Fondue

Load up a bowl of warm cheese fondue with French fries, mini meatballs, fresh vegetables and more.

Recipe: Classic Cheese Fondue

Minestrone with Parmesan

Puréed white beans add texture and a delicate flavor to this vegetable soup.

Recipe: Minestrone with Parmesan

Banana pudding

This trifle-style layered dessert combines homemade pudding, cinnamon graham crackers, fresh bananas, and toasted almonds.

Recipe: Banana pudding

Penne pasta with turkey tomato sauce

Simmer the sauce with a Parmesan rind to infuse the tomatoes with a salty, nutty flavor.

Recipe: Penne pasta with turkey tomato sauce

Bourbon and Hazelnut Praline Pie

Top this buttermilk-based pie with a decadent, crunchy layer of toasted brown sugar pecans and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: Bourbon and Hazelnut Praline Pie

American Wise Men's Cake for Mardi Gras

This Mardi Gras pie contains raisins, cinnamon, and orange zest and is traditionally baked with a small toy inside.

Recipe: American Wise Men's Cake for Mardi Gras

Boeuf Bourguignon

This classic French dish gets its rich flavor from slow-roasting in the oven.

Recipe: Boeuf Bourguignon

Louisiana Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

Alton's Southern dish features fresh, meaty shrimp and crispy andouille sausage on a bed of fluffy white rice.

Recipe: Louisiana Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

Simple Turkey Meatloaf

For added juiciness and flavor, Ellie adds oats soaked in milk and chopped bell peppers to her turkey meatloaf.

Recipe: Simple Turkey Meatloaf

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries with Chili Pepper

This miniature treat has a slight spicy kick thanks to the chocolate and chili powder.

Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries with Chili Pepper

Red Velvet Cake

Treat your loved one to a rich red cake this Valentine's Day.

Recipe: Red Velvet Cake

Shrimp in garlic-lemon sauce with pasta

This fresh-tasting pasta uses frozen shrimp. For a vibrant and easy spring dinner, toss the shrimp with linguine, arugula, and flavorful lemon-infused olive oil.

Recipe: Shrimp in garlic-lemon sauce with pasta

French toast with chocolate and dates

Turn breakfast into a romantic meal with Aarti's French toast. It's filled with chocolate chips and date pieces and topped with a bourbon-maple glaze.

Recipe: French toast with chocolate and dates

Flourless chocolate cake

This mouth-watering chocolate cake is perfectly dense and moist.

Recipe: Flourless chocolate cake

Marshmallow and Peanut Brownies

This award-winning recipe transforms ordinary brownies into a decadent dessert topped with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and roasted peanuts.

Recipe: Marshmallow and Peanut Brownies

Pasta puttanesca

Ellie's easy weeknight pasta is ready in under 20 minutes.

Recipe: Pasta puttanesca

Quesadilla with shrimp, chorizo and guacamole sauce

Dip a cheese quesadilla in Rachel's zesty guacamole.

Recipe: Quesadilla with shrimp, chorizo and guacamole sauce

Oven-baked penne pasta with tomatoes

This hearty pasta dish features crispy pancetta, fresh fennel, and a creamy blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, and fontina cheeses. Reheat leftovers the next day for a quick lunch.

Recipe: Oven-baked penne pasta with tomatoes

Swiss Cheese and Bacon Dip

Serve Rachel's rich, cheesy dip while watching the game, ready in less than half an hour.

Recipe: Swiss Cheese and Bacon Dip

Taco Soup

Paula's meat dish features ground beef, red and pinto beans, corn, and chili peppers. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and pickled jalapeños for a multifaceted flavor.

Recipe: Taco Soup