31 Things You Need To Cook In January (2024)

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1. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff With Mushrooms

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A can of cream of mushroom soup is the shortcut ingredient that makes this recipe both delicious and a cinch to throw together. Get the recipe.

2. Winter Vegetable Chili

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This vegetarian version of a comfort food classic swaps the ground beef out for hearty butternut squash, parsnips, and cannellini beans. Get the recipe.

thekitchenmccabe.com

These bars are part cheesecake, part shortbread — and they're the perfect thing to make use of fresh cranberries before they disappear from grocery stores. Get the recipe.

eatwell101.com

Cauliflower steak is so last season, so get yourself a butternut squash, cut it into thick slices, and cook up some garlic butter-basted "steaks" and never look back. Get the recipe.

5. Cranberry Apple Chicken Thighs With Rosemary

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Using chicken thighs instead of breasts helps prevent them from drying out and saves you a few dollars on your grocery bill (because chicken thighs are usually cheaper than breasts). Get the recipe.

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Crispy, comforting, and drenched in a sweet and spicy sauce — these cauliflower bites are everything you love about the take-out classic minus the meat. Get the recipe.

7. Garlic Butter Chicken With Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

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eatwell101.com

If cutting back on carbs is part of your New Year's resolution, look no further than this garlicky chicken recipe served over fluffy cauliflower rice. Get the recipe.

sallysbakingaddiction.com

Thanks to a roll of store-bought puff pastry, this impressive dessert comes together in no time and with only seven ingredients. Get the recipe.

9. Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

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This recipe highlights the beloved combination of goat cheese and beets in a vibrant salad that's perfect for packing for lunch. Get the recipe.

10. Winter Squash Carbonara

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This recipe upgrades the humble pasta dish by adding garlic, onion, and sweet winter squash. Get the recipe.

11. Baked Parmesan Carrot Fries With Chili Mayo Dip

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Pro tip: Flipping these carrots fries half way through baking will make sure they crisp up on all sides. Get the recipe.

joanne-eatswellwithothers.com

Sometimes all you want is a simple dinner made entirely on one pan that has both veggies and protein — and this sheet tray salmon is just that. Get the recipe.

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This hearty Caesar salad gets a pop of fresh flavor from an unexpected ingredient: lime juice. The crisp acid helps brighten the whole thing up and keep it exciting. Get the recipe.

14. Chocolate Pomegranate Bark

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This simple three-ingredient chocolate bark is a great way to use peak-season pomegranates seeds — the perfect tart counterpart to sweet chocolate. Get the recipe.

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A combination of puréed parsnips and potatoes makes this chowder super creamy without having to use any dairy. Get the recipe.

16. Chicken and Rice Soup

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January is prime time for catching a winter cold (I mean, it's one of the most freezing months), so make yourself some chicken soup and stay warm. Get the recipe.

17. Apple Pork Chops

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Because everybody knows that apples and pork chops are a match made in heaven. Get the recipe.

18. Artichoke, Spinach, and Leek Tart

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Leeks can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores and are kind of like a giant scallion mixed with an onion. This recipe pairs them with garlic and artichokes to make the most savory tart imaginable. Get the recipe.

19. Spinach and Mushroom Pasta

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saltandlavender.com

This simple vegan pasta is loaded with all kinds of flavorful ingredients like shallots, toasted pine nuts, and bright lemon juice — so you know it's gonna be good. Get the recipe.

20. Lemon Bars

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dinnerthendessert.com

Did you know winter is peak citrus season? Well if you didn't, you now have the perfect excuse to make these lemon bars made with just five ingredients. Get the recipe.

21. Whole Wheat Pasta With Lemon Kale Chicken

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This simple pasta is the perfect recipe to make use of the hearty kale available in markets right now. Seasoned with red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and garlic, it's the perfect weeknight pasta. Get the recipe.

22. Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Brussels Sprouts

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thekitchn.com

The secret to making perfect slow cooker Brussels sprouts? Cream cheese. It coats the sprouts in a velvety sauce that makes them rich and creamy. Get the recipe.

23. Instant Pot Beer-Braised Short Ribs

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food52.com

Received an Instant Pot as a holiday gift? Then put it to use by making these simple short ribs topped with a flavorful yet easy to make mint sauce. Get the recipe.

theliveinkitchen.com

These simple vegetarian quesadillas get a hearty upgrade with the addition of butternut squash, the perfect unexpected (but delicious) filling. Get the recipe.

wellplated.com

Roasting the ingredients before puréeing them helps make this soup super flavorful and completely eliminates the simmering time — a true win-win. Get the recipe.

bsinthekitchen.com

This grilled cheese ditches the American cheese for goat cheese and beets in this easy-to-make (but unique!) recipe. Get the recipe.

snixykitchen.com

This flavorful chicken and cauliflower bake is seasoned with thyme, parmesan, and bright lemon — and it's all cooked on one sheet tray making clean up a breeze. Get the recipe.

28. Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée

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If adding sweet potato to crème brûlée doesn't sound exciting enough, this recipe also spikes it with bourbon to take it to the next level. Get the recipe.

29. Slow Cooker Vodka Bolognese Pasta

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Bolognese sauce is delicious, but it's also a ton of work. This recipe makes the process way easier by cooking it in the slow cooker. Just dump everything in and let your slow cooker do the work. Get the recipe.

30. Pasta Alla Norma

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This veggie-packed pasta (loaded with eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers) is the perfect weeknight comfort food — especially for pasta lovers. Get the recipe.

sallysbakingaddiction.com

These gooey caramel apple bars are seriously addicting, but a bit of a project to make. You have to make a shortbread crust, then the filling, and a streusel topping, so plan accordingly and prep ahead to make things easier. Get the recipe.

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