I just can’t possibly not be excited about February with that beautiful image of lemons! It may be a cold and grey month in many places but I’m determined that my meals don’t have to be. All of the citrus fruits in season right now are sure are certainly brightening up any gloom I normally experience this time of year. I’m challenging myself to try a few new citrus fruits this month. Part of the fun of eating seasonally is using foods from the produce list that you’ve never tried before. What new food can you try out this month?!
Also, I’ve been doing these produce lists for a few years now and I’ve always added chocolate to what’s ‘in season’ in february. So, here’s to continuing on that tradition, because it’s cold and and we all need a little chocolate! So just in case you are planning a Valentine’s dessert treat, there’s lots of chocolate ideas at the bottom of the recipe list as well. Have a tasty month!
Brussels Sprouts
Pesto Pasta with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Galette with Goat Cheese
Easy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Hash
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts
Super Food Bowls (pictured above)
Broccoli
Broccoli and Chicken Quinoa Casserole
Roasted and Charred Broccoli with Pasta
Orange Sesame Sheet Pan Salmon with Broccoli
Roasted Broccoli Stuffed Shells
Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken
Cheesy Baked Quinoa with Chicken and Veggies
Cauliflower
Cauliflower Couscous Greek Salad
Quinoa Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
French Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Fennel
Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew with Fennel (pictured above)
Panzanella Salad with Grapefruit, Fennel and Avocado
Grapefruit
Chicken and Chickpea Tacos with Citrus and Avocado
Winter Citrus and Avocado Kale Salad
Panzanella Salad with Grapefruit, Fennel and Avocado
Leeks
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Leeks
Leek and Mushroom Bake with Polenta Crust by Simple Bites
Bacon Leek Dip by Kitchen Confidante
Dirty Rice with Collards and Leeks by Letty’s Kitchen
Cheesy Brussels Sprout and Leek Dip by Flavor the Moments
Potato and Leek Soup with Kale by Mountain Mama Cooks
Lemon
Lemon Curd (pictured above and if you’ve never made this before you must!!)
Lemon Beignets with Strawberry Vanilla Sauce
Oranges
Carrot and Orange Sunrise Smoothie
Blood Orange Glazed Sweet Rolls
Chicken and Chickpea Tacos with Citrus and Avocado
Butternut Squash Carrot and Orange Soup
Farro Salad with Blood Oranges, Kumquats, and Beets
Winter Chopped Salad with Pears, Avocado and Kumquats (the best winter salad there is!)
Parsnips
Chicken and Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Caramelized Pear and Parsnip Soup by Cafe Johnsonia
Root Vegetable Mash by Mountain Mama Cooks
Maple Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Fries by Flavor the Moments
Potatoes
Sweet Potato Muffins (pictured above)
Homemade Potato Gnocchi with step by step photos
Sweet Potato, Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Hash
Sweet Potato Black Bean and Corn Salad
Sweet Potato, Spinach and Quinoa Soup
Sweet Potato Black Bean and Corn Salad (good as is or in a quesadilla)
Radishes
Farro Pesto Salad with Edamame and Radishes
Radishes with Vegan Coconut Butter by Cafe Johnsonia
Sunchokes
Sunchokes with Orange Hazelnut Gremolata by My Man’s Belly
Tangelos and Tangerines
Tangerine Julius Smoothie by Letty’s Kitchen
Oatmeal and Citrus Smoothie by Floating Kitchen
Tangelo Chickpea Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing by Cookin’ Canuck
Turnips
Mashed Potatoes with Turnips and Sautéed Leeks by Floating Kitchen
Cider-Mustard Glazed Root Vegetables by Cafe Johnsonia
Cashew Cream Turnip Puree by Project Domestication
Rustic Chickpea Stew with Apricots and Turnips by Simple Bites
Winter Squash
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Pesto and Burrata Stuffed Acorn Squash
Butternut Squash Carrot and Orange Soup (pictured above)
Butternut Squash Cake with Roasted Apples
Acorn Squash Bread with Seeds and Nuts
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto
Squash Casserole with Maple Nut Praline
Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew
Baked Pasta with Squash and Kale
Chocolate
Chewy Chocolate Cookies (my VERY favorite chocolate cookie of ALL time!)
Chocolate Pear Tartlets (an elegant and decadent dessert!)
Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake (pictured above)
Chocolate Bundt Cake with Whiskey Caramel Sauce
Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding
Obviously, I don’t eat seasonal all the time and am quite the chocolate lover 
A little splurge every once in a while is definitely a good thing!
And if you’re new to our seasonal eating extravaganza. Here are the details:
The top image is to save to your computer desktop as a lovely reminder of what produce is fresh to eat this month. What’s in season not only tastes better but is better for the budget and the environment as it doesn’t have to travel as far to get to your local grocer. The below image is to save on your phone. And if you make seasonal recipes using any of the ingredients from the produce list above, please share them on instagram with the hashtag #eatseasonal so we can all be inspired by one another!
