15 Recipes for Hot-and-Cold Kinda Days

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Winter’s still clutching your ankles while spring’s busy whispering sweet nothings in your ear—so what’s a hungry person to cook in this seasonal tug-of-war? Enter these cozy-yet-sunny recipes that’ll have you blissfully ignoring your weather app. We’re talking Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole that sticks to your ribs like a heartfelt goodbye to snow boots, and Cavatelli with Arugula Pesto that tastes like someone turned a spring breeze into pasta. Need a nibble? The Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic and Toasted Walnuts is basically a mood ring for your mouth—cool, zippy, and weirdly comforting. Feeling fancy and lazy? The Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Puff Pastry Quiche has you covered. Toss in Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage for a no-fuss (ahem, no chaos) dinner, or go all out with Orange Bourbon Roasted Turkey Breast—because why should November get all the glory? And don’t even think about skipping dessert: White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles are the sweet little mic drop to this unpredictable in-between season. Let’s get into it.

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

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A fork lifts a cheesy, baked pasta dish featuring creamy sauce and greens, showcasing gooey melted cheese and golden-brown crust.
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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole is the ultimate cheesy comfort food—quick, easy, and the perfect weeknight dinner to make your busy evening a little brighter.

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Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic and Toasted Walnuts

A bowl of creamy dip drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with chopped herbs and crushed nuts, placed on a rustic wooden table with a green distressed finish.
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Effortless appetizers like this Whipped Feta Dip are game day MVPs. Creamy, tangy, and garlicky enough to make a statement, it’s perfect for crostini, fresh veggies, or even toasted walnuts. Serve this dip, and watch it become the snack table star!
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Cheese Bread Recipe with Spinach Pesto

A freshly baked loaf of bread, topped with herbs, sliced to reveal a soft, fluffy interior flecked with green.
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Cheese Bread – Imagine the irresistible aroma of garlic, oregano, and melty Parmesan filling your kitchen as you pull a golden, braided loaf from the oven. With the soft, airy texture of focaccia and a zesty spinach and feta pesto inside, this bread is pure cheesy perfection!

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Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Puff Pastry Quiche

A freshly baked savory pie with golden crust, filled with spinach, cheese, and herbs, served on a wooden board.
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Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Quiche is a veggie-packed, cheesy delight—flaky pastry, fresh basil, eggs, and cottage cheese, all with endless room for your favorite mix-ins!

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Cavatelli with Arugula Pesto

A hearty bowl of pasta with pesto, topped with pine nuts, arugula, and ricotta, surrounded by bread, herbs, and olive oil.
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Cavatelli with Arugula Pesto by Xoxo Bella takes pasta to new heights—perfectly al dente cavatelli drenched in a zesty, vibrant pesto with arugula, pine nuts, thyme, and basil, finished off with a snowstorm of parmesan.

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Orange Bourbon Roasted Turkey Breast

A glazed ham resting on a white platter, surrounded by fresh orange slices and sprigs of rosemary and thyme.
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Orange Bourbon Turkey Breast is a showstopper on any table—packed with rich bourbon, fresh oranges, and molasses, this easy recipe will elevate your turkey game to new levels.

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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod

A bowl of baked white fish surrounded by vibrant vegetables, olives, and feta, garnished with herbs and lemon slices.
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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod delivers flaky, flavorful cod filets in a breeze—seasoned with classic Greek ingredients, it’s a quick, healthy meal that’ll have you hooked.

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Dutch Oven Pork Roast

A succulent roast beef sits atop a bed of golden potatoes and carrots, garnished with fresh rosemary in rich gravy.
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Dutch Oven Pork Roast is your slow-cooked ticket to juicy, fall-apart perfection—family-friendly, full of flavor, and totally worth the wait.

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White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles

Pink strawberry treats drizzled with chocolate, one cut in half to reveal a creamy interior, alongside dried strawberries and flower petals.
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White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles are little bites of creamy bliss—easy to make, silky in texture, and bursting with sweet berry goodness.

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Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage

A bowl of gnocchi mixed with sliced sausage, roasted tomatoes, and broccolini, garnished with herbs on a marble countertop.
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Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage is the weeknight dinner hero—crispy, herby, and loaded with sausage and veggies, it’s a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal.

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Roasted Carrot Puff Pastry Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese & Hot Honey

A slice of savory pastry topped with roasted pumpkin, nuts, and fresh arugula, served on a wooden platter.
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Roasted Carrot Puff Pastry Tart brings serious brunch flair—creamy herbed goat cheese, caramelized carrots, and a hot honey drizzle make it fancy without the fuss.

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Italian Steak

Grilled steak topped with green sauce, served with asparagus, radishes, and lemon slices on a white plate with a striped towel.
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Italian Steak is your go-to for a date night dish with flair—juicy skirt steak meets garlic, balsamic, and bold Italian seasoning, all topped with a zesty salsa verde.

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

A bowl of creamy cucumber salad topped with green onions, surrounded by fresh cucumber slices and herbs on a light surface.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad is crisp, cool, and ridiculously easy—your new go-to side when you need something fresh without the fuss.

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Crock Pot Pot Roast

A plate featuring tender, shredded beef covered in rich gravy beside crispy roasted potatoes, garnished with herbs.
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Crock Pot Roast is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort meal—just 5 minutes of prep, then let the slow cooker do all the heavy lifting.

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Best Classic Egg Salad Recipe

A delicious egg salad sandwich with spinach on white bread, served on a plate, with blurred eggs and a drink in the background.
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Best Classic Egg Salad is creamy, crunchy, and full of flavor—perfect for sandwiches and packed with goodies like celery, pickles, and onions to keep things interesting.

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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