On the Menu The 3rd Week Of February

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This week’s On The Menu features 45 mix-and-match recipes filled with delicious flavors and crowd-pleasing tastes.

I love this time of year when winter comfort food slowly begins to mingle with lighter, brighter dishes. You’ll find hearty soups, simple weeknight meals, a special brunch idea, and a few desserts that are too good to pass up.

I hope this menu makes planning dinner easier and gives you a few new recipes to add to your favorites. Let’s make it a delicious week.

Let’s eat deliciously healthy meals this week! We are now in between the glorious, warm-flavored food of winter and the lightened-up, fresher flavors of spring! This week’s menu has lots of warm, yummy recipes with fresh salads and more! Here’s what’s on the menu this week…

This pretty vignette is one of my favorites. If you are itching for Spring, like I am, you will want to see how I styled this vignette.

Let’s see what’s on the menu for the third week in February…

There is nothing better than starting the week with a big pot of soup simmering away in the slow cooker. Monday just feels like a soup day to me, especially this time of year when winter is beginning to loosen its grip, but we still crave something warm and cozy.

Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Chicken Soup is hearty, flavorful, and just a little bit fun. It has that creamy, slightly spicy goodness that makes you go back for another bowl. I love that I can get it started early and let it do its thing while I take care of everything else that needs attention on a Monday.

I’m serving it with Homemade 5 Minute Salsa and plenty of crunchy tortilla chips. The combination is so good, and it makes dinner feel relaxed and happy. A warm bowl of soup, a little crunch on the side, and dinner is done. That’s my kind of Monday.

Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Chicken Soup

Homemade 5 Minute Salsa

Tortilla Chips

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There is something so comforting about a perfectly roasted chicken. It feels simple and homey, but it always tastes special.

This week, I’m making a whole roasted chicken with honey sage roasted root vegetables. It is one of those dinners that gives you a wonderful meal tonight and leftovers for the rest of the week. I love knowing nothing goes to waste, and that one chicken can turn into so many good meals.

Delicious Whole Roasted Chicken + Video

Nani’s Sauteed Rice

Honey Sage Roasted Root Vegetables

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Midweek calls for something a little lighter but still full of flavor. Pan Seared White Fish with creamy potatoes feels fresh and satisfying without being heavy.

I love pairing it with my Asian Ramen Noodle Salad for a little crunch and brightness. It is that perfect in between dinner, still cozy enough for February but with a hint of the lighter meals I start craving this time of year.

Pan-Seared White Fish And Creamy Potatoes

Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

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Thursday dinners need to be easy and family-friendly, and this one always disappears fast at my table. My grandkids love it! Kicked Up Cornflake Chicken is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.

I’m serving it with Baked Cheddar Broccoli Rice Cups for a cozy, comforting side. This is one of those meals that feels a little fun and simple enough for a busy weeknight.

Kicked-Up Cornflake Chicken

Baked Cheddar Broccoli Rice Cup

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Friday night feels like the perfect time for a tried and true favorite. Grandma LoBianco’s Famous Meatballs are one of those recipes I could make without even looking at the directions. They are tender, full of flavor, and always a hit. The best part is that I make them ahead and reheat them.

I’ll serve them over fresh spaghetti with La Scala Famous Chopped Salad on the side. It is a relaxed dinner with a few close friends, allowing everyone to linger at the table a little longer. Serve with a good bottle or two of red wine.

Grandma LoBianco’s Famous Meatballs

Fresh Spaghetti

La Scala Famous Chopped Salad

Store Bought Tiramisu

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It’s a busy week for inviting friends, and Saturday night we have overnight guests. I love dinners like this, good food, lots of talking, and no rushing.

French Onion Chicken Casserole feels perfect for our company. It’s rich and full of flavor, and I can prep ahead so I’m not tied to the kitchen. I’ll serve it with wild rice mushroom pilaf, roasted asparagus with garlic and lemon, and my arugula salad with parmesan and pine nuts. Simple, cozy, and I know our friends will love it.

French Onion Chicken Casserole

Wild Rice Mushroom Pilaf

Roasted Asparagus With Garlic And Lemon

Arugula Salad With Parmesan And Pine Nuts In A Lemon Vinaigrette

Chocolate Mayonnaise Bundt Cake With Vanilla Ice Cream

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Sunday morning is brunch for my overnight guests, and I always love making it feel a little special. There is something so nice about gathering around the table in the morning, coffee in hand, and no one in a hurry.

Easy Puff Pastry Eggs are the star, flaky, golden, and impressive without being fussy. I’ll add thick, wood-smoked bacon, a fresh fennel-orange salad with pomegranates, and a loaf of streusel-topped banana bread that I’ll get out of the freezer. It is a relaxed, pretty brunch that lets everyone linger just a little longer before the weekend ends.

Easy Puff Pastry Eggs

Thick Wood Smoked Bacon

Best Bloody Mary

Fennel Orange Salad With Pomegranates

Delicious Streusel-Topped Banana Bread

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Every good week needs a little something sweet, don’t you think? This one definitely does.

I’m making a beautiful chocolate cake and a couple of batches of my Barely Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt. Those cookies are soft in the center with just the right sprinkle of salt on top. They never last long at my house.

Barely Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies With Sea Salt

Nutella Puff Pastry Hearts are flaky, chocolate filled treats that bake up golden and irresistible.

Tuscan Chicken and Potato Skillet is a hearty one-pan dinner with tender chicken and golden potatoes in a rich, savory sauce.

Baked Artichoke Hearts are tender and garlicky with a golden, seasoned breadcrumb topping that adds the perfect crunch.

Butter-Topped Beer Bread is a simple, no-yeast loaf with a crisp, buttery crust and a soft, tender interior.

The Best Loaded Baked Potato Soup is creamy, hearty, and filled with all the classic baked potato flavors in every spoonful.

Cabbage Roll Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal with savory beef, tender cabbage, and comforting flavor in every bite.

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is warm, rich, and drenched in a buttery toffee sauce that makes every bite pure comfort.

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is crisp, fresh, and just the right mix of sweet and savory.

Million Dollar Spaghetti is a rich, cheesy baked pasta layered with hearty meat sauce and plenty of comfort in every bite.

Kentucky Butter Cake is a moist, tender cake soaked in a sweet buttery glaze that makes every slice irresistible.

Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe makes soft, chewy cookies packed with oats and melty chocolate in every bite.

Baked Artichoke Hearts with Seasoned Breadcrumbs are tender, savory, and topped with a crisp, flavorful crust.

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes and Olives is bright, savory, and full of fresh, vibrant flavor.

Creamy Borsin Chicken Soup is rich, comforting, and filled with tender chicken in a velvety, cozy broth.

The Best Chili Recipe is thick, hearty, and full of bold flavor, tasting even better the next day.

Old-Fashioned Sauerkraut Salad is crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet, with bright flavor in every bite.

Red Wine Short Ribs are slow-braised until fork-tender in a rich, savory sauce that feels perfect for a cozy dinner.

Red Wine Short Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender and simmered in a deep, savory sauce that tastes like pure comfort.

Lemon Raspberry Scones are tender and buttery with bright lemon flavor and sweet bursts of raspberry in every bite.

Best Loaded Potato Soup is creamy and satisfying, packed with all the cozy flavors of a fully dressed baked potato.

Onion Cheddar Mashed Potato Cakes are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of savory, cheesy flavor.

The Ultimate Broccoli Cheese Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and the kind of comforting side dish everyone reaches for first.

Ricotta Cake is moist and tender with a delicate sweetness that makes it perfect with a cup of coffee.

Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta is bright, juicy, and full of fresh Mediterranean flavor.

Have a scrumptious week!

Happy cooking, friend…