February is a funny month. It’s the second month of the year so we have settled into 2021, but we’re still amidst winter and have a long way to go before spring makes its much-anticipated arrival. February is also the shortest month, which is never lost on me. It feels like a short month as here we are already closing in on the third week. Time flies when you’re cold and shoveling and eating, right? ;)

All jokes aside, I actually like this funny, short month of February. It’s quick and has a lot going on (besides Valentine’s Day) and is a great opportunity to eat all of the comfort foods you can find. Winter has us craving warmth and goodness, which I find, for the most part, through delicious food (and a hearty dose of quality TV). Therefore, the dinners we’ve made thus far are cozy, crave-worthy, and comforting for the sweetest, shortest month of the year.

As always, I have included recipe links, as available, for all of the meals below. Please know that we use the New York Times Cooking app quite frequently, which requires a subscription. I whole-heartedly recommend getting a subscription to this wonderful resource. We turn to it constantly to find great recipes for dinner, weekend brunch, last-minute ingredient inspiration, and beyond. In my opinion, the cost is well worth it given how convenient it is (the app is on my phone) to find a quick dinner idea while grocery shopping. Also, on a fun note, the comments written on recipes are often very entertaining (helpful, too).

So, let’s get to the food! February has already been so delicious; let’s take a look…