In February, these healthy and tasty recipes were clicked on the most byEatingWellreaders.
From classic pasta dishes to new creamy soups, these well-rounded meals were cozy and comforting for the season.
Creamy Jalapeno Skillet Chicken
These easy chicken cutlets are perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
A creamy jalapeno sauce coats the cutlets for a flavorful bite with a good amount of heat.
Serve over rice or pasta.
Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole
This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita!
Jason Donnelly
To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.
American Goulash
American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.
The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Caitlin Bensel
Easy Salmon Cakes
These healthy salmon cakes are a delicious way to boost your intake of omega-3s.
It is also a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon.
The tangy dill sauce provides a tart balance to these easy salmon patties.
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili.
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen
Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.
Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.
Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish.
Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
Serve over pasta or whole grains to soak up the delicious sauce.
This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunches or veggie-packed snacks all week.
If you want to bump up the satisfaction factor even more, top with a little cheese or avocado.
A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea.
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets.
It’s a quiche without the fussy crust!
It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyere cheese.
Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Like sloppy Joes?
Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe.
Cucumber Sandwich
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.
Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
Serve over whole grains or rice.
Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall
In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
Serve with a crunchy green salad.
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Marty Baldwin
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn
Jason Donnelly
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
