March Healthy Comfort Food Dinners: What to Cook (Mar 13)
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These healthy March Comfort Food Dinners are like a bridge between winter chill and spring sunshine. They’re bright, full of flavor, and festive for a week ending in a celebration of all things green: St. Patrick’s Day!

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If you’re craving cozy dishes with lighter, brighter flavors, and seasonal produce we’ve been craving since the last gloomy day, this weeknight dinner menu is for you! And me… I can’t wait for these delicious dinners– all week long!
Let’s start backward– at the end of the week!
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
If you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this week, you’ll notice a few items on this week’s menu that reflect the verdant hills of Ireland. While I’ve chosen a couple of dishes, you may also be interested in some of my other St. Patrick’s Day recipes. Here’s a quick list to get you started:
March Comfort Food Dinners Menu
Monday’s dinner is a delicious slow cooker Mediterranean Diet vegetarian stew perfect for that seasonal bridge we were talking about. Packed with flavor and good-for-you veggies, it’s a simple meal perfect for a Monday.
Tuesday’s dinner is a quick and easy, power dinner that’s packed with protein. Serve over cauliflower rice for a low carb option, or your favorite grain. Don’t forget a seasonal salad to round out the meal.
Wednesday’s dinner is a favorite not only at my house, but with many of our readers. Simple, Greek chicken flavors made super easy on a sheet pan. Pack in all your favorite veggies and flavors for this simple meal.
Thursday’s dinner is a seafood nod toward St. Patrick’s Day! It’s the most flavorful baked salmon recipe ever. I absolutely love this dish. I’m serving with bright green peas and boiled new potatoes.
Friday’s dinner is all about St. Patrick’s Day… and comfort food. This take on classic Shepherd’s Pie combines two of my favorite dishes with an unforgettably delicious mash topping. It makes me smile just thinking about it!
Treats: Because it’s St. Patrick’s Day, I hope you’ll make a simple Irish Soda Bread sometime during the week and the Irish Apple Cake is a traditional and delicious treat in March.
Have a great week!
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March Healthy Comfort Food Dinners: What to Cook (Mar 13)
- Monday: Slow Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew
- Tuesday: 15-Minute Skillet Pepper Steak
- Wednesday: Sheet Pan Greek Chicken
- Thursday: Irish Salmon
- Friday: Shepherd’s Pie with Champ Mash
- Treat: Irish Soda Bread & Irish Apple Cake
Healthy March Comfort Food Dinners: What to Cook (Mar 13)
Healthy March Comfort Food Dinners are like a bridge between winter chill and spring sunshine. Bright, flavorful and festive for the week!
Tuesday: Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew
"With a focus on vegetables, fiber-rich legumes and healthy fats, this slow-cooker stew fits the bill for those following the Mediterranean diet. Swap out the chickpeas for white beans for a different twist, or try collards or spinach in place of the kale. A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock pot stew."
Tuesday: 15-Minute Skillet Pepper Steak
Low-carb, keto-friendly and beyond easy to make, this protein-and-veg skillet is a guaranteed win on its own, wrapped in tortillas or served over cauliflower rice" or your favorite grain. Don't forget to add a March seasonal salad!
Simple Mediterranean Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Greek Chicken is a simple dinner recipe with delicious and juicy chicken, Greek flavors, and roasted vegetables. It's a one-pan dinner that's easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Irish Salmon and Dill Cream Sauce
This Irish Baked Salmon recipe is deliciously fresh and easy to make with Irish flavorings and simply baked in a foil packet on a sheet pan. The drizzle of Dill Cream Sauce, which almost makes itself, is utterly divine and easy.
Friday: Shepherd's Pie with Champ Mash
This Irish Shepherd's Pie with Champ Mash is incredibly delicious with flavors of spring and the Emerald Isle. Topping a classic shepherd's pie with champ mash takes this oh-so-delectable favorite to a whole new level.
Treat: Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk and Raisins
Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk and Raisins is a favorite St. Patrick’s Day tradition at our house. Soft and tender on the inside, with a hint of sweetness, the buttermilk delivers a subtle tang that is absolutely delicious.
Treat: Irish Apple Cake
This moist and tender Cast Iron Irish Apple Cake recipe is an easy traditional dessert in Ireland. This heritage apple cake recipe is a simple and tasty dessert or snack cake everyone will love. It has simple flavors and just a hint of spice!
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