February food holidays lean cozy and indulgent - think chocolate everything, game day favorites, and comforting winter meals.
Use this guide to plan what to cook, discover new recipes, and make the most of every delicious excuse to celebrate all month long.
Start Here: February Highlights
If you're just jumping in, these are the biggest (and tastiest) moments of the month:
- Game Day Eats → easy dips, shareable snacks, and crowd favorites
- Valentine's Day → romantic dinners, chocolate desserts, and cozy date-night meals
- Chocolate Month → rich desserts, cocoa-forward treats, and baking projects
- Cozy Winter Comfort Foods → soups, casseroles, and slow-simmered favorites
Game Day Recipes
- Roasted Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip (Warm & Cheesy Party Favorite)
- Classic Coney Island Hotdog Sauce
- Sweet & Spicy Grilled Buffalo Wings
- Layered Taco Salad (Vintage Recipe)
- Crispy Sauerkraut Fritters (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)
- 20 Best Game Day Food Ideas
- Cool Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip
- Team Colors 7 Layer Dip
- Easy Coconut Cream Pudding Shots
Valentine's Day Recipes
National Homemade Soup Day (Feb 4)
Cold February days practically demand a pot of soup on the stove. Whether you're craving something brothy and light or thick and hearty, this is the perfect excuse to lean into cozy cooking.
→ Try:
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Cozy Curried Butternut Squash Soup
- Old-fashioned Ham Bone Split Pea Soup (Slow-Cooker)
- Classic French Onion Soup
- Virginia Peanut Soup
Visit our Soups & Stews for more deliciously satisfying soup recipes.
National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5)
Just in time for Valentine's season, chocolate fondue is one of the easiest ways to make dessert feel special. No complicated baking - just melt, dip, and enjoy.
→ Perfect for dipping:
- Strawberries
- Pound cake
- Marshmallows
- Pretzels
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day (Feb 7)
Rich, creamy, and unapologetically indulgent, this is comfort food at its finest. A simple Alfredo sauce comes together quickly but feels restaurant-worthy.
→ Pair it with:
- Grilled chicken or shrimp
- Steamed broccoli
- Garlic bread
World Pizza Day (Feb 9)
Homemade pizza night is always a win. Whether you go classic or creative, this is your excuse to play with toppings and make it your own.
→ Try:
- Classic pepperoni
- White pizza with garlic and cheese
- Veggie-loaded or leftover-inspired combos
National Pancake Day (Feb - varies)
Breakfast-for-dinner, anyone? Pancakes are simple, nostalgic, and endlessly adaptable - from classic buttermilk stacks to more indulgent variations.
→ Top with:
- Maple syrup and butter
- Fresh fruit
- Chocolate chips or whipped cream
What's in Season?
February in the PNW is still firmly in cozy mode, with hearty produce and great storage crops taking center stage.
You'll find:
- Apples → Easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
- Chard
- Fennel
- Garlic → Roasted Garlic Compound Butter
- Kale → Kale & Carrot Salad
- Leeks
- Mushrooms → Hungarian Mushroom Soup (Szekelyderzs)
- Onions
- Potatoes → Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes
- Rapini
- Rutabaga
- Sprouts
- Turnips
- Winter squash → Classic Baked Acorn Squash
👉 Not in the Pacific Northwest? Check what's in season in your area and adapt accordingly.
Jump to: February Food Holidays
Month-Long Food Holidays
- National Sweet Potato Month → Sweet Potato & Butternut Samosas
- Canned Food Month
- National Chocolate Lovers Month → Flourless Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- National Cherry Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- National Snack Food Month → Easy Soft Caramel Corn Recipe
- National Potato Lovers Month
- Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
- National Hot Breakfast Month
- Berry Fresh Month
- National Avocado & Banana Month
- National Vegan Cuisine Month
- Great American Pie Month → Classic Fresh Blueberry Pie
- La Poutine Month (Canada)
Weekly Food Holiday
1st Week
- Friday Fish Fry Day → Korean-style Pan Fried Fish
- Tartar Sauce Day
- African Heritage & Health Week → Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger & Mint
2nd Week
- National Kraut & Frankfurter Week → Crispy Sauerkraut Fritters
- Super Chicken Wing Day → Sweet & Spicy Grilled Buffalo Wings
- National Pork Rind Day
- Superbowl Sunday → 20 Best Game Day Food Ideas
- Oatmeal Monday → Mrs. Obinger's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
- Worldwide Real Bread Week → German Dark Rye Bread
- National Jello Week → Layered Rainbow Jello
3rd Week
- National Margarita Weekend
Final Week
- National Pancake Day (Last full week of February)
- National Pasty Week (i.e., Cornish Pasty Week)
- National Chili Day (Last Thursday in February)
Food Holidays by Day
February 1
- National Cake Pops Day
- National Baked Alaska Day
- National Dark Chocolate Day → Peppermint Chocolate Bundt Cake
- National Decorating with Candy Day
February 2
- International Crepe Day
- California Kiwi Day
- National Tater Tot Day → Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Muffins
February 3
- National Carrot Cake Day
- National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day → 15 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
February 4
- National Homemade Soup Day → Homemade Soup for Nat'l Soup Day
- British Yorkshire Pudding Day (UK)
- National Stuffed Mushroom Day
- Pork Rind Appreciation Day
February 5
- National Chocolate Fondue Day
- World Nutella Day
- National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6
- National Chopsticks Day
February 7
- National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8
- National Molasses Bar Day
- National Potato Lover's Day → Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Paczki Day
February 9
- National Bagels and Lox Day
- World Pizza Day → Old School Cafeteria Pizza
- World Chocolate Day → Chocolate Wacky Cake
February 10
- National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
- National "Have a Brownie" Day
February 11
- National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
- National Plum Pudding Day
- National Biscotti Day
February 13
- National Cheddar Day
- National Tortellini Day
- National "Italian Food" Day → Classic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
February 14
- National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day → Chocolate Covered Cherries
February 15
- National Gumdrop Day
- National Chewing Gum Day
- National I Want Butterscotch Day → Toffeetastic Butterscotch Pie
February 16
- National Almond Day → Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Garlic & Almonds
- Tim Tam Day (Australia)
February 17
- National Café au Lait Day
- National Cabbage Day → Cabbage Roll Soup
February 18
- National "Drink Wine" Day
February 19
- National Chocolate Mint Day → Bavarian Mints (Chocolate Meltaways)
February 20
- National Cherry Pie Day
- National Muffin Day → Blueberry Banana Muffins
February 21
- National Sticky Bun Day
February 22
- National Margarita Day
- National Cook a Sweet Potato Day → Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
February 23
- National Banana Bread Day → Mom's Classic Banana Bread
February 24
- National Tortilla Chip Day → Roasted Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip
February 25
- National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
- National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
- National Pistachio Day
February 27
- National Strawberry Day → Fresh Strawberry Cream Pie
- National Kahlua Day
- The Big Breakfast Day
February 28
- National Chocolate Soufflé Day
February 29
- National Frog Legs Day
Top Picks for February
If you're not sure where to start, these are some of our favorite ways to cook through the month:
- Caribbean Chicken Stew - a cozy, slow-simmered winter dinner
- Chocolate Eclair Cake - a go-to chocolate dessert (perfect for Valentine's Day)
- Cool Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip - an easy, crowd-pleasing game day dip (so good with wings!)
- Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili - a hearty soup that tastes even better the next day
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