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Our Most Popular Recipes of February

Like chicken stir-fry, vegetarian Italian wedding soup, and tiramisu cheesecake.
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Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley

Curl up with a blanket, light some candles, and have a movie marathon—we are in peak cozy season. And what’s a comfy night without some good-for-the-soul foods? Maybe you have a pot of aromatic beans simmering away, or a Dutch oven filled with spices blooming in oil. Whatever’s calling, our most popular recipes of February will warm you right up.

Try this vegetarian spin on Italian wedding soup. Light-as-air ricotta dumplings replace the classic meatballs in a nourishing broth peppered with fennel and escarole. If you want a meaty soup, try this pork and refried bean one. Two pantry staples—a buttery can of refried beans and smoky chipotle chiles in adobo—deliver extra bold flavor.

Readers also loved this weeknight-friendly Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry, spiked with an unexpected addition: balsamic vinegar. And to end on a sweet note, this Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake brought to you by BA Bake Club is a must make.

Keep reading to explore the most popular recipes of February.

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    Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley
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    Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry

    Chicken pieces and meaty bits of torn mushrooms beautifully team up in this deeply savory, scallion-studded, easy-to-make stir-fry.

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  • A flourless chocolate cake topped with whipped cream shaved chocolate and candied orange peels.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams
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    Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake

    Party-ready and delightfully simple, this fudgy cake will become your go-to hosting dessert.

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  • A bowl of refried bean soup topped with sliced radishes and cilantro alongside a plate of lime wedges for squeezing.
    Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley
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    Spicy Pork and Refried Bean Soup

    A can of refried beans disappears into the broth of this simple soup, adding body and luscious texture, while chipotle chiles in adobo add smoky heat.

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  • A basque cheesecake topped with whipped mascarpone and dusted with espresso powder.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Shilpa Uskokovic, Prop Styling Alexandra Massillon
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    Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake

    Two of our all-time favorite desserts, now in one new classic.

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  • Roasted cauliflower salad with feta and dates on a baking sheet
    Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley
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    Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Feta And Dates

    Roasty, bright, sweet, and pickly, this sheet pan salad—a vegetarian main OR ample side dish—checks all the flavor boxes.

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  • A dutch and bowls filled with ricotta dumplings ditalini escarole fennel onion vegetable broth fennel fronds parsley...
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams
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    Vegetarian Italian Wedding Soup

    A bowl of comfort with ricotta “meatballs,” tiny pasta, and lots of greens.

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  • Bowls of soup plated on a checkered surface
    Photograph by Scott Semler, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Maggie DiMarco
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    Blended Pastina Soup

    A blended soup for kids who don’t want to “see” their vegetables—or anyone else looking for a steamy bowl of chicken soup comfort.

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  • Pork shrimp cabbage rolls in a steamer basket
    Photograph by Scott Semler, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Kelsi Windmiller
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    Pork and Shrimp Cabbage Rolls

    Think of these cabbage-wrapped beauties stuffed with a flavorful pork and shrimp filling as a hybrid between stuffed cabbage and dumplings.

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  • Smoked orange chicken on a baking sheet
    Photograph by Scott Semler, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Kelsi Windmiller
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    Smoky Orange Chicken Thighs

    Chicken thighs cooked inside parchment packets alongside onions and oranges makes for a flavorful dinner that’s almost entirely hands off.

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  • Two bowls of oatmeal with slices of grapefruit blood orange orange and pomegranate seeds served with mugs of tea.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams
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    Super Citrusy Oatmeal

    The ultimate antidote to the winter blues.

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Nina works across Bon Appétit and Epicurious, solving mysteries like “Why do beans make us fart?” and “What is that white stuff oozing out of my chicken?” She also edits and produces recurring columns like It’s That Simple and has even developed a recipe or two. Before joining the editorial ... Read More
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