1. March 9: National Meatball Day Bun Cha (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatballs and Noodles)
You probably have mastered the Italian meatball by now, so dig into
this Vietnamese version to broaden your palate. Flavored with fish and oyster
sauce with a delicious sweet lime and fish sauce dip, this is a craveable dish
you’ll come back to again and again.
2. March 10: National Pack Your Lunch Day Make Ahead Lunches
Don't just commit to packing your lunch today, but use this guide for a whole month of DIY foods — think of the money you'll save, not to mention the health benefits to homemade food.
3. March 14: Pi DayStrawberry Pie With Strawberry Crust
Pi day celebrates the
mathematical constant π, which rounds to 3.14 (the same as the date). In honor of this day, double down on March holidays and also give a nod to the strawberry (celebrated through Californian Strawberry Day on March 21) with this very pink, very berry pie.
4. March
15: National Peanut Butter Lovers Day
Triple Peanut Butter Cookies
The triple threat of peanut butter, peanuts and peanut butter
chips will surely please a peanut butter lover.
5. March
24: European Artisanal Gelato Day
Zabaione Gelato
It doesn’t get more Italian than zabaione, a dessert made
with egg yolks, sugar and a touch of Marsala wine. This version gelato-fies it for a
creamy, sweet artisanal treat.
6. March 25: International Waffle Day Liege Waffles With Pearl Sugar
You don’t need to buy these waffles from a cart in Belgium
when you can make it yourself with crunchy pearl sugar nuggets. Save this
project for the weekend the batter has a little time to rise.
7. March 27: National Spanish Paella Day Paella
A hearty rice dish made with chicken, seafood and saffron, it’s
the national dish of Spain. Celebrate by trying your own batch, with your own
variations of proteins, if you choose.
8. March 28: Something On A Stick Day Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Is all food more fun on a stick? From corn dogs to kabobs, tanghulu to fondue, we love it all. This super flavorful chicken will be a new on-a-stick go-to as well.