March Menu Ideas

We’re sharing March Menu Ideas today!

The transition from Winter to Spring is something we look forward to each year.

The sun shines a little brighter, the birds sing a little louder, the flowers are just starting to bloom, and the temperatures feel downright balmy.

It’s such a special time of year.

After reaching for comfort foods and celebrating lots of birthdays and special occasions these past few months, we also look forward to being even more intentional about creating healthy habits.

This includes eating iron-rich leafy greens, Vitamin C, Omega-3s, and drinking lots of water.

March Menu Ideas:

*This post was originally published February 2023 and updated February 2026

03/01 Strawberry Panzanella Salad (via Jessica in the Kitchen)
03/02 Crockpot Mexican Street Corn & Chicken Chowder (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
03/03 Pan Seared Ribeye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter and a wedge salad (via Kitchen Swagger)
03/04 Sweet and Sticky Vegetable Stir Fry (via Half Baked Harvest)
03/05 Ranch Turkey Burgers (via Southern Living) with a side of broccoli.
03/06 Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Crispy Potatoes (via Cafe Delites)
03/07 Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole (via Eatwell 101) with a side of zucchini noodles
03/08 Commemorate Daylight Savings Time with these easy meal ideas (via Southern Living)
03/09 National Crab Meat Day: Baked Crab Cakes (via Southern Living) with Green Tomato Slaw
03/10 Sauteed Breakfast Salad (via Eating Bird Food)
03/11 Fiesta Taco Casserole (via Simply Stacie)
03/12 Black Bean Burgers (via All Recipes) with zesty sweet potato fries
03/13 Lemony Greek Chicken Soup (via Cooking Light)
03/14 National Pi Day: Sweet and Savory Pies to Celebrate National Pi Day (via The Kitchn)
03/15 Turkey and Spinach Veggie Lasagna (via Damn Delicious)
03/16 Chicken Pesto Pasta (via Well Plated) with an Italian side salad
03/17 St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick’s Day Menu Ideas (via Food Network)
03/18 Southwest Quesadilla with Cilantro Lime Sour Cream (via Food Network)
03/19 Emily’s Red Beans and Rice (via Southern Living)
03/20 First Day of Spring: Julie Blanner’s Spring Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing
03/21 Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves (via Food and Wine) with Hummus, Tabouli, and Cucumber Salad
03/22 Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe (via Pure Wow)
03/23 Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi (via Food Network) (we’ll be adding additional veggies)
03/24 National Cheesesteak Day: Authentic Philly Cheesesteak (via The Stay at Home Chef)
03/25 Slow Cooker Mexican Lasagna (via 100 Days of Real Food)
03/26 Vegan Broccoli Soup (via Love and Lemons) with a crusty loaf
03/27 National Paella Day: Easy Paella (via All Recipes)
03/28 Mediterranean Couscous Bowls (via A Couple Cooks)
03/29 Turkey Pot Pie (via Eating Well)
03/30 Beef Stew (via Southern Living)
03/31 Blackened Salmon Salad (via Lauren Conrad)

Sweet Treats to Try This Month…

Delicious Pies Recipes for Every Season (via Spruce Eats)
St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Ideas (via The Pioneer Woman)
Low-Carb Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth (via The Everygirl)
Rolo Cookies (via Weekend Craft)

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy This Month…

Arugula
Artichokes
Asparagus
Avocados
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery Root
Fennel
Grapefruit
Green Peas
Kiwi
Leeks
Lemons
Oranges
Parsnips
Pineapple
Potatoes
Radishes
Rutabagas
Spring Greens
Swiss Chard

March Menu Ideas and Things to Keep in Mind…

We are constantly looking for things that promote a simple morning routine, so I’m excited to try several of the recipes in this post, 45 Easy Breakfast Ideas via Self.

This banana oatmeal smoothie from On Sutton Place sounds delicious, too!

We’re also looking forward to incorporating some of these 19 Greek-Yogurt Recipes from Camille Styles into our meal plan as well.

Finally, I don’t know why but I always thought it would be complicated to incorporate superfoods into our diet. But this post, 30 Superfoods You Can Sneak Into Your Go-To Meals via The Everygirl makes it feel totally doable.

As always, you can find out How to Meal Plan By The Month here, our January Menu Ideas here, February Menu Ideas here, and a DIY Dinner Decision Jar for when you don’t feel like cooking at all.