Our 10 Most Popular Recipes in March

March passed at what felt like lightning speed, but based on our most popular recipes from the month, our community still managed to cook—and eat—as well as ever. Where February’s roundup highlighted cozy dishes like chicken and dumplings and braised l…

March passed at what felt like lightning speed, but based on our most popular recipes from the month, our community still managed to cook—and eat—as well as ever. Where February’s roundup highlighted cozy dishes like chicken and dumplings and braised leeks, March was full of recipes primed for spring hosting. Think: picnic-friendly chicken, a garlicky sour cream dip, and carbonara made with in-season asparagus. Without further ado (and in no particular order), here are our most popular recipes in March 2023.


1. Oven-Fried Soy Sauce & Ginger Chicken Thighs

Soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and a ton of garlic join forces to make a sweet and salty marinade for these any-occasion chicken thighs. According to recipe developer Zola Gregory, they’re equally delicious served hot from the oven, room temperature at a picnic, or straight from the fridge.

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9 Frozen Trader Joe’s Vegan Entrées We’re Adding to Our Shopping Carts

Sometimes, when life gets busy, preparing dinner feels more like a chore than a welcome diversion from a seemingly endless to-do list. These moments are when frozen meals take center stage, alleviating the chopping, mixing, and baking associated with e…

Sometimes, when life gets busy, preparing dinner feels more like a chore than a welcome diversion from a seemingly endless to-do list. These moments are when frozen meals take center stage, alleviating the chopping, mixing, and baking associated with even the most basic recipes. With the simple click of a microwave or air fryer button, it’s possible to have a satiating, delicious entrée that’s chock-full of your favorite ingredients. How easy is that? Easier than an Ina Garten recipe, that’s for sure. (Though we forever stan.)

However, not all frozen foods are created equal. Most are tailored towards carnivores and feature meat-heavy dishes—meanwhile, most vegan alternatives are simply uninspired.

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Hooks, Knobs, Holders—Meet Our Favorite Hardware From Schoolhouse

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Schoolhouse is a part of Food52, meaning we earn a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to.

Do you like DIY home repairs and decor? Ever …

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Schoolhouse is a part of Food52, meaning we earn a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to.

Do you like DIY home repairs and decor? Ever catch yourself thinking “I could definitely do that” while watching reruns of remodels on HGTV? Then I bet you've already scoured the digital pages of Schoolhouse—the lighting and lifestyle goods company in the Food52 family tree—to find your dream lighting, hardware, furniture, and utility pieces (think: a boot brush, step stool, or laundry cart).

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21 Easy Carrot Recipes

Explore these easy carrot recipes for the best creative ways to use this colorful vegetable! Try them glazed, roasted, in…

A Couple Cooks – Recipes worth repeating.

Explore these easy carrot recipes for the best creative ways to use this colorful vegetable! Try them glazed, roasted, in soups and salads, and even baked into desserts.

Carrot recipes, sauteed carrots in pan

Looking for the best ways to eat carrots? These bright orange, healthy veggies are good for so much more than just your eyesight, like the old mantra. They’re packed full of vitamins and nutrients! Luckily: they’re also delicious. And there are so many more ways to eat them than raw carrots sticks!

Here we’ve compiled all the best carrot recipes in two groups: first, recipes where carrots are the star! Think: carrot soup, roasted carrots, carrot cake cookies. But second, and just as important: recipes where carrots play an important supporting role. What’s a good coleslaw or noodle soup without carrots? Let’s get to the recipes.

And now…our best easy carrot recipes!

Carrots nutrition

Carrot are one of the 20 best vegetables you can eat! What’s so great about carrots? Here are some nutrition benefits (source):

  • Vitamin A / Beta Carotene: Carrots have 428% of your daily vitamin A in 1 cup! It’s present as beta-carotene, an antioxidant could help in cancer prevention. Your body converts beta carotene into Vitamin A.
  • Vitamins C, K and potassium: Carrots also are high in these vitamins.

Want more resources? Go to Quick Guide to Carrots or Can You Freeze Carrots?

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Carrot recipes, sauteed carrots in pan

21 Easy Carrot Recipes


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

Here are the best sauteed carrots you’ll ever have! The perfect easy side dish, they’re made with just 3 ingredients and done in 10 minutes.


Ingredients

  • 8 medium carrots (1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or other fresh herbs — we used a combination of thyme and chives)

Instructions

  1. Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into rounds (on the bias).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the carrots and cover. Cook for 4 minutes without stirring.
  3. Remove the lid, stir, and add the ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Continue to saute uncovered 3 to 4 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh herbs and a few more pinches kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Sauteed
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Keywords: Carrot Recipes, Sauteed Carrots, Easy Sauteed Carrots

More on eating your veggies!

Need more inspiration outside of these carrot recipes? We’ve got lots of it. Here are a few more resources for eating more vegetables:

  • 20 Best Vegetables to Eat Today We’ve all heard, “Eat more vegetables.” But how to do it? Here are the healthiest vegetables to get into your diet, and recipes for how to eat them!
  • 28 Day Vegetarian Meal Plan Here’s a month-long vegetarian meal plan with planning ideas and a meal planning calendar with food to cook.
  • Plant Based Diet for Beginners Everything you need to know about eating a plant based diet, including plant based protein ideas and recipes for every meal of the day!

A Couple Cooks - Recipes worth repeating.

8 Picnic-Ready Recipes the Food52 Team Is Cooking This Spring

Spring is officially here, and to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, we asked the Food52 team to share the recipes they can’t wait to make this spring. The results, of course, are varied. Some are drawn to easy, high-impact recipe…

Spring is officially here, and to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, we asked the Food52 team to share the recipes they can’t wait to make this spring. The results, of course, are varied. Some are drawn to easy, high-impact recipes that pack tons of flavor. Others are seeking involved projects that are ideal for weekends (homemade hotdogs, anyone?). But there’s one common thread between these dishes: They’d all fit in beautifully at your next picnic, whether you’re gathering with friends for a potluck in the park or packing your lunch for a beach day. Without further ado, here are eight recipes we can’t wait to make this spring.


1. Blueberry Lemon Cake

“Spring means planting in the garden and longer, sunnier days—and nothing tastes as sunny as lemon cake.” —Garrett McDonnell, Digital Designer

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4 Things We Love In Stanley Tucci’s (Very Aspirational) Pantry

Earlier this week, Stanley Tucci made pasta for breakfast—and the internet loved it. While Tucci and his baked farfalle don’t necessarily invoke culinary wonder, his pantry is aspirational.

A combination of resourceful storage hacks, intelligent kitch…

Earlier this week, Stanley Tucci made pasta for breakfast—and the internet loved it. While Tucci and his baked farfalle don’t necessarily invoke culinary wonder, his pantry is aspirational.

A combination of resourceful storage hacks, intelligent kitchen equipment, and tasteful design choices (are those granite countertops I see?) make Tucci’s pantry both aesthetically and structurally pleasing. Regardless of how far you can walk into your pantry (impossible for me), these techniques and gear will improve any kitchen situation.

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11 Melina Hammer Recipes With 5-Star Ratings From Our Community

If you’re familiar with my recipes—if not, welcome!—you probably know that I tend to focus on seasonal fare, with an emphasis on plant-based, locally grown ingredients (sometimes even from my own garden). With such an emphasis on produce, many of my …

If you’re familiar with my recipes—if not, welcome!—you probably know that I tend to focus on seasonal fare, with an emphasis on plant-based, locally grown ingredients (sometimes even from my own garden). With such an emphasis on produce, many of my recipes are perfect for the arrival of spring. Think: Asparagus and Fava Beans With Tonnato or Pickled Peaches With Burrata Toasts, a dish that’s ideal for firmer, earlier-in-the-season fruit.

With spring officially in swing, here are 11 of my favorite recipes for warmer-weather eating—each one of ‘em with a five-star rating from the Food52 community—complete with an invitation to add them to your own repertoire.

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11 Easy Suhoor Recipes That’ll Keep You Satisfied All Day Long

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, starts on March 22 this year and continues until the evening of April 21. It’s a time of restraint and self-reflection for Muslims, and according to Dua Aldasouqi, a registered dietitian and nutritionis…

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, starts on March 22 this year and continues until the evening of April 21. It’s a time of restraint and self-reflection for Muslims, and according to Dua Aldasouqi, a registered dietitian and nutritionist who observes Ramadan, it’s a wonderful time to focus on everything you have, give thanks for your community, and bond with your loved ones.

“Muslims take a deep dive into their faith during this month,” says Aldasouqi. “Outside of fasting, which is an act of worship, we dedicate time to reading the Quran, charity, community, volunteering—anything that is for the good of the public.” Ramadan is also a period of fasting during which Muslims typically eat only two meals a day and abstain from drinking water from dawn until dusk. Iftar is the meal to break the fast at sundown, while suhoor is the pre-dawn meal before the fast begins.

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Our 32 Favorite Recipes for Spring Gatherings—All From Food52 Residents

Depending on who you ask, a spring gathering can mean many things. Maybe you’re hosting a big event, like Easter brunch or a Passover seder, for the first time and need to plan a full menu for a crowd. Perhaps a casual weekend picnic in the park is mor…

Depending on who you ask, a spring gathering can mean many things. Maybe you’re hosting a big event, like Easter brunch or a Passover seder, for the first time and need to plan a full menu for a crowd. Perhaps a casual weekend picnic in the park is more your speed, complete with lots of snacks, dips, and drinks. Regardless of the seasonal soirée you’re planning, our community of Resident experts—from baking pro Erin McDowell to expert chef Lucas Sin—has you covered. Here are some of our favorite warm-weather-ready recipes from our Residents that are just waiting for a spot on your next dinner table, paper plate, or picnic blanket.


Dan Pelosi

The Secret Sauce with Dan Pelosi (aka GrossyPelosi) is all about discovering the key to beloved family recipes. It’s no surprise that his own recipes are an extension of those sensibilities, whether he’s whipping up a sponge cake inspired by the one his grandma made every summer, or his mom’s Portuguese rice flavored with sausage and aromatics.

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The Dollar Tree Has Tons of Grocery Options—Here Are 14 Recent Finds

Grocery prices are still at record highs, which means many of us are seeking more affordable alternatives to pick up essentials for the fridge and pantry. While the Dollar Tree may be best-known for party props, cleaning supplies, and inexpensive house…

Grocery prices are still at record highs, which means many of us are seeking more affordable alternatives to pick up essentials for the fridge and pantry. While the Dollar Tree may be best-known for party props, cleaning supplies, and inexpensive houseware, the store also carries a wide variety of the familiar food brands you can find in any Walmart, Kroger, or Publix. In fact, they even boast a range of specialty items to accommodate more specific cooking and baking needs—all priced competitively at the chain’s signature $1.25 per unit.

After a recent perusal of the shelves, we’ve rounded up 14 products we were pleasantly surprised to find. From gnocchi and tamarind soda to egg noodles and guava nectar, Dollar Tree is a one-stop shop for a good portion of your grocery list (the chain doesn’t sell fresh produce and many refrigerated items). Even better, these budget-friendly products are also conveniently available online for same-day delivery.

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