31 Recipes to Make in March

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Asparagus Carbonara

Take advantage of asparagus season with this fun riff that tastes as sumptuous as classic carbonara—with an added vegetal twist.

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Recipes to Make in March

Spring has sprung, and you know what means: Asparagus! Fava beans! Radishes!

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Pounded Beef Tenderloin with Hearts of Palm Salad

Thin and tender, this pounded beef tenderloin is like the red meat version of chicken paillard.

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4 of 32 Deana Saukam

Cambodian Rice Noodle Soup

This spicy, herbaceous soup can (and should) be eaten for any meal of the day.

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Rosewater-and-Saffron Ice Cream (Bastani Irani) 

There’s always a place for rosewater-and-saffron ice cream, no matter how cold the weather is this March.

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6 of 32 John Kernick

Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas

Fava beans come into season in late March. What better way to celebrate than with bread and cheese?

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7 of 32 © Eva Kolenko

Tofu Masala

This flavorful tofu masala dish can be thrown together easily and makes for the perfect weeknight I-don’t-want-to-cook-but-I-want-a-homemade-meal dinner.

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8 of 32 Greg DuPree

Lee Lee’s Double Chocolate Chunk Brownies

These are the fudgiest, chocolate-y-est brownies of all time, made even more delectable with the addition of chocolate chunks on top.

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9 of 32 Greg DuPree

Baked Sheep’s Milk Ricotta with Dried Persimmons

Make the most of those end-of-winter persimmons with this creamy baked ricotta.

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10 of 32 Victor Protasio

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Spice-Roasted Radishes

This quick chicken-and-veggies dish is great for weeknights, and you can make the Everyday Spice Blend beforehand—keeping in your pantry for added ease.

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11 of 32 Greg DuPree

Quesadizzas

What you get when a pizza and a quesadilla have a baby.

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12 of 32 Greg DuPree

Potato Soup with Sage Butter and Rye Crumbs

The richness of this potato soup is balanced by the slight acidity of verjus, and the crumbs offer a necessary crunch.

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13 of 32 Romulo Yanes

Cuban-Style Black Beans

Food photographer Romulo Yanes grew up eating these spiced black beans, and the recipe comes straight from his mother.

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14 of 32 John Kernick

Honey Cake with Citrus Frosting

This honey and citrus cake from Umber Ahmad, owner of Mah-Ze-Dahr bakery in New York City, is the perfect way to ease into springtime baking.

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15 of 32 Victor Protasio

Blackened Skillet Pork Chops with Beans and Spinach

Amp up your pork chops with a homemade spice blend. The one featured in this recipe, called Blackening Spice Blend, is super easy to make.

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16 of 32 Victor Protasio

The Simplest Salad

Sometimes you just want a simple green salad, and that’s exactly what this is. Feel free to make this recipe your own by throwing in whatever vegetables and herbs you can find.

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17 of 32 Victor Protasio

Spicy Crab Spaghetti

Chef Ryan Prewitt of Pêche in New Orleans uses fresh crab meat, rather than pasteurized, to make this whole wheat pasta dish really stand out.

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Artichokes with Scallion Vinaigrette

Nothing says spring is here like artichokes. These ones are eaten only with the addition of a really good dipping sauce.

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Tater Tot Waffles with Prosciutto and Mustard

We’re all for a delicious food hybrid, and tater tot waffles are no exception. This version is made with prosciutto, mixed greens, and mustard, but the topping options are endless—from truffled eggs to smoked salmon and caviar.

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