March Food Holidays mark the transition from winter to spring, and feature celebrations dedicated to peanuts, corned beef, raviolis, oatmeal, meatballs, and many more.
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- March Highlights
- Featured March Food Moments
- St Patrick's Day Recipes
- What's in Season in March
- March Food Holidays
Start Here: March Highlights
March bridges cozy winter cooking and the first hints of spring, with a mix of comfort food classics and lighter, brighter flavors starting to emerge.
If you're not sure where to begin, these are some of the biggest (and most delicious) moments of the month:
- Early Spring Flavors → leeks, green onions, and the first pops of fresh herbs
- St. Patrick's Day (March 17) → corned beef, cabbage, Irish-inspired comfort foods
- Pie & Baking Season → banana cream pie, pound cake, and spring-ready desserts
- Comfort Carbs → noodles, ravioli, meatballs, and cozy pasta dishes
- Peanut Month → peanut butter treats, snacks, and nostalgic favorites
Featured March Food Moments
National Meatball Day (March 9)
Comfort food doesn't get much better than a good meatball. Whether you keep it classic or go a little creative, meatballs are endlessly versatile-and always a crowd-pleaser.
→ Try:
- Classic Ricotta Meatballs (tender, rich, and perfect with pasta)
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs (a fun twist with big flavor)
Serve them over pasta, tucked into sandwiches, or straight from the pan with a good loaf of bread.
St. Patrick's Day Favorites (March 17)
The centerpiece of any St. Patrick's Day table, corned beef & cabbage is all about simple ingredients and big, comforting flavor.
→ Make:
Sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced - this braised and glazed version brings a little extra something to a classic holiday meal.
👉🏼 More St Patrick's Day Recipes & Fun
National Banana Cream Pie Day (March 2)
Creamy, nostalgic, and always a favorite - banana cream desserts are a March staple. And while a traditional pie is hard to beat, this is also the perfect excuse to branch out a little.
→ Try:
- Bavarian Banana Cream Cake (all the flavors you love, in an amazing, crowd-friendly cake)
Same classic combination of bananas, cream, and vanilla - just in a slightly more sliceable form.
National Chips & Dip Day (March 23)
Snack boards, game days, casual gatherings-this is where dips really shine. A good dip turns even the simplest spread into something people hover around.
→ Scoop up:
- Roasted Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip (warm, cheesy, always a hit)
- Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip) (bold, smoky, and a little unexpected)
- Cool Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip (creamy with just the right kick)
Mix and match for a spread that covers all the bases.
St Patrick's Day Recipes
- Irish Boxty Recipe (Traditional Potato Pancakes)
- Layered Rainbow Jello (Vintage Ribbon Salad Recipe)
- Classic Reuben Sandwich Recipe
- Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Corned Beef (Oven-Braised Brisket)
- St. Patrick's Layered Jello - Irish Flag Jello for a Fun St. Patrick's Day Treat
- Classic Shepherd's Pie with Beef
- Irish Blessing Celtic Knot Shamrock Print
- Nana's Irish Soda Bread (Traditional, Easy No-Yeast Recipe)
What's in Season (Pacific Northwest)
March is a transitional month in the PNW - still rooted in winter, but with the first signs of spring peeking through.
You'll find a mix of hearty storage crops and early fresh flavors:
- Apples → Easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
- Chives
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Green onions
- Leeks
- Mushrooms → Hungarian Mushroom Soup (Szekelyderzs)
- Nettles
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Rhubarb → Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Pie
- Sprouts
👉 Not in the Pacific Northwest? Seasonal availability may vary where you live-check your local growing calendar for the most accurate list.
Jump to: March Food Holidays
Month-long Food Holidays
- National Fresh Celery Month
- National Noodle Month
- National Flour Month
- National Frozen Food Month
- National Nutrition Month
- National Peanut Month → Virginia Peanut Soup (with 21 Topping Ideas)
- National Sauce Month → Macheezmo Mouse Boss Sauce
- National Caffeine Awareness Month
- Berries & Cherries Month
- Exotic Winter Fruit & Leeks and Green Onions Month
Weekly Food Holidays
1st Week
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Week
- British Pie Week → Classic Cottage Pie
2nd Week
- National Bubble Gum Week
3rd Week
- Maple Syrup Saturday (3rd Saturday) → Maple Pecan Granola
- American Chocolate Week (3rd full week)
Daily March Food Holidays
March 1
- National Peanut Butter Lover's Day → Butterfinger Bars
- National Fruit Compote Day → Simple Berry Compote
March 2
- National Banana Cream Pie Day
- National Egg McMuffin Day
March 3
- National Cold Cuts Day
- National Canadian Bacon Day
- National Moscow Mule Day → Spiced Cranberry Mule
- National Mulled Wine Day
- Soup It Forward Day
- 33 Flavors Day
March 4
- National Pound Cake Day → Peppermint White Chocolate Bundt Cake
- National Snack Day
March 5
- National Cheese Doodle Day
- Cinco de Marcho
March 6
- National Oreo Day
- National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
March 7
- National Cereal Day
- National Flapjacks Day
March 8
- National Peanut Cluster Day
March 9
- National Meatball Day → Classic Baked Ricotta Meatballs
- National Crab Day → Pacific NW Dungeness Crab Cakes
March 10
- National Ranch Dressing Day → Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- National Blueberry Popover Day
March 11
- National "Eat Your Noodles" Day
- National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
March 12
- National Milky Way Day
- National Baked Scallops Day
March 13
- National Coconut Torte Day
- National Chicken Noodle Soup Day
March 14
- National Potato Chip Day
- Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day
March 15
- National Peanut Lovers' Day → 5-Minute Easy Peanut Sauce
- Pears Helene Day
March 16
- National Artichoke Heart Day → Artichoke-Spinach Dip
March 17
- National "Eat Like an Irishman" Day
- National Corned Beef & Cabbage Day → Glazed Corned Beef
March 18
- National Sloppy Joe Day → Lighter Classic Sloppy Joes
March 19
- National Oatmeal Cookie Day → Mrs. Obinger's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
- National Chocolate Caramel Day
- National Poultry Day
March 20
- National Ravioli Day
- National Macaron Day
- World Flour Day
March 21
- National Crunchy Taco Day
- National French Bread Day
March 22
- National Water Day
- National Bavarian Crepes Day
March 23
- National Chips and Dip Day → Condiments & Dips Collection
March 24
- National Tortilla Chip Day
- National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
- National Cocktail Day → Emerald Sunrise
March 25
- International Waffle Day
March 26
- National Nougat Day
March 27
- National World Whisky Day → Classic Whiskey Ginger with Lime
- National Spanish Paella Day
March 28
- Eat an Eskimo Pie Day
- National Black Forest Cake Day
- National Something on a Stick Day
March 29
- National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
March 30
- National Hot Chicken Day → Hattie B's Nashville Hot Chicken
- National Turkey Neck Soup Day → Leftover Turkey Soup Recipes
March 31
- National Oysters on the Half Shell Day
Top Picks for March
If you're not sure where to start, these are some of our favorite ways to cook through the month:
- Classic Ricotta Meatballs - tender, old-school Italian meatballs that work for pasta night or a hearty sandwich
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs - a fun twist on the classic dish, packed with ham, chicken, and melty cheese
- Roasted Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip - a rich, crowd-pleasing dip that's perfect for game day or casual gatherings
- Bavarian Banana Cream Cake - a bakery-style dessert layered with banana custard and fluffy frosting (a true showstopper!)
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