A roundup of the in-season produce you need to cook and bake with this month

The cold temperatures we saw last month had us wanting to do nothing but hibernate inside with hot comfort foods—and we're feeling the same in February.

We're knee-deep into the best time of the year for indulging in hearty soups (paired with a buttered slice of fresh baguette, naturally) and rich mains (think fall-off-the-bone meats and gooey cheese toppings), and we're looking to this month's in-season fruits and veggies to elevate the flavour in our dishes.

From strawberry shortcakes for Valentine's Day to a slow cooker ham, cabbage and bean soup for frigid nights to a potato and cheese casserole for a satisfying comfort dish, here are the recipes that should be on your to-make list this month.

Rhubarb

• Rhubarb Tarte Tatin

• Roasted Strawberry Shortcake

Beets

• Roasted Beet & Lentil Salad

Cabbage

• Slow Cooker Ham, Cabbage & Bean Soup

Carrots

• Instant Pot Beef Stew

Cucumbers

• Chilled Dill and Cucumber Soup With Salmon Crostini

Garlic

• Classic Garlic Aioli

Leeks

• Slow Cooker French Leek Soup

Lettuce (greenhouse)

• Tahini Falafel Lettuce Burgers With Cucumber Salsa

Mushrooms

• Sautéed Mushroom Linguine

Onions

• Roast Turkey and Caramelized Onion Fusilli

Parsnips

• Parsnip and Potato Puree

Peppers (greenhouse)

• Greek Stuffed Peppers

Potatoes:

• Hasselback Potato & Cheese Casserole

Rutabaga

• Rutabaga Soup With Chive-Basil Oil

Sprouts

• Pad Thai

Squash

• Butternut Squash Vegetarian Cottage Pie

Sweet Potatoes

• Sweet Potato & Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Tomatoes

• Polenta With Roasted Tomatoes & Shallots