We know November is all about food’s favorite holiday. But we have to keep in mind that there are 29 other days we need to feed ourselves this month, too. So, in between planning your Thanksgiving menu and using up those glorious leftovers, let us help you with some inspiration for easy meals to carry you through the busyness (and waning daylight hours).
Since we have whole roundups dedicated to Thanksgiving, we’ll focus this list on other (maybe even forgotten?) November recipes we can’t wait to serve up.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
Credit: Allrecipes / Kim Shupe
Love pumpkin (or love to hate it)? This time of year—and this recipe—is yours for the baking. Whip up this hearty loaf, made with pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, orange zest, cream cheese, and more, for an easy treat that evokes fall with every bite. As senior editor Courtney Kassel says, “Who am I kidding—I’m happy pumpkin spice season is here.”
Pro tip: Save some pumpkin and make these Pumpkin Pie Truffles.
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Banana Bread Latte
Credit: Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
Make another fall (or anytime) favorite this month with this twist on traditional banana bread that comes in a mug. Homemade banana syrup and banana cream foam level up your everyday latte. We can’t get enough.
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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
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Wake up your taste buds with this dip everyone will be talking about. It has a beautiful blend of tart and spice, with some creamy goodness mixed in. It’ll be a welcome addition to any appetizer spread this season, whether for game day or Turkey Day.
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Apple Pecan and Bacon Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
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Maple flavors abound right now, and this salad is a unique and nutritious way to capture the essence in a sweet and savory way. Toss with greens, two kinds of apples, pecans, bacon, and Havarti cheese, and you’ll have a salad everyone will be on board with.
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Turkish Turkey Chili Pasta
Credit: John Mitzewich
According to the recipe page, “This Turkish turkey chili pasta is Chef John’s spin on the viral Turkish pasta, which is in itself meant to be a deconstructed version of a Turkish dumpling called manti. This is so much easier and amazingly, every bit as enjoyable.” Sounds like a must-try for cozy season, along with our usual chili recipes.
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Baked Dijon Salmon
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Need dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes? We’ve got the recipe for you, and it doesn’t skimp on flavor. Butter, mustard, and honey come together to coat the fish, which then gets topped with a breadcrumb coating and baked to perfection. Serve with rice and one of the sides listed here, and you’re set.
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Honey Apple Pork Chops
Credit: Jason Donnelly
Diana Moutsopoulos offers us this easy dinner solution to make all season long, and we’re so grateful she did. “Honey-apple pork chops are simmered to tender perfection in this simple recipe that you can tell everyone had you working in the kitchen all day long!” Patricia Kaowthumrong has already given it her stamp of approval.
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Skillet French Onion Smothered Chicken
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Christina Daley
Since there will be plenty of turkey to come, switch things up with a chicken dinner that’ll satisfy the whole household, like this skillet French onion chicken, smothered with melted Gruyère. Chicken thighs cook nestled in a caramelized onion mixture with just the right texture—saucy and jammy.
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Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Credit: Photographer: Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Natalie Ghazali
Allrecipes Allstar Pat Bernitt sells us on this simple side: “These honey balsamic roasted carrots have a caramelized sweet and savory topping. It’s a simple, delicious, and easy recipe.”
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Parmesan Crusted Sweet Potatoes
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Parmesan-crusted sweet potatoes develop a caramelized crust of toasted Parmesan cheese while they roast, a savory, salty contrast to the tender, moist sweet potato inside. Make them for Thanksgiving, or with any meal this month for a flavorful side.
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Easy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Credit: Chef Mo
Need some green thrown into the mix? Our favorite way to eat veggies is to smash them! Brussels sprouts really shine with this method, and adding cheese means even the pickiest eaters will be won over. We like to pair them with a little maple mustard sauce for dipping (like the one found here).
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Chicken Parmesan Dipping Burgers
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Christina Daley
Chicken Parmesan dipping burgers tuck crispy chicken patties and melted mozzarella into buttery garlic-Parmesan brioche buns. Served with warm marinara for dipping, they turn the classic Italian-American dinner into a fun, satisfying sandwich.
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Big Batch Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Credit: Peyton Beckwith
Our slow cookers are working overtime right now, and for good reason. This big batch slow cooker mac and cheese from Nicole McLaughlin is rich, creamy, and loaded with sharp Cheddar and melty American cheese. With just 5 minutes of prep and no need to boil the pasta first, it’s an easy, hands-off side dish that feeds a crowd (without the oven).
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Crispy Beef and Bean Burritos with Jalapeno Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce
Credit: Peyton Beckwith
And now for something completely different… These crispy beef and bean burritos pack ground beef, pinto beans, rice, and melted cheese into a golden, pan-crisped tortilla and are served with a tangy jalapeño cilantro sour cream sauce.
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Busy Day Soup
Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl
Busy day soup is a hearty, family-friendly slow cooker dinner made with ground beef, tomatoes, frozen vegetables, and tender pasta in a savory broth. With just a handful of ingredients and mere minutes of prep, it’s an easy set-it-and-forget-it meal that practically makes itself—perfect for hectic days leading up to the holidays. Finish with Parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread.
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Chicken au Poivre Meatballs
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward / Food Styling: Lauren Odum / Prop Styling: Keoshia McGhee
Chicken au poivre meatballs bring the peppery flavors of the classic steak dish. Served in a creamy skillet sauce with shallots, Dijon mustard, and white wine, they are great over mashed potatoes or noodles. This is the recipe that will carry us from November to December with its cozy vibes.
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Lunch Lady Pretzel Bars
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We’re all swooning over this recipe from LaDonna Langwell, who notes, “These no-bake lunch lady pretzel bars, reminiscent of the school cafeteria, are no-bake peanut butter bars with a smooth chocolate and peanut butter ganache layer over the top. Easy to make, they need only an hour to chill before cutting.” No-bake? Say less.
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Cardamom and Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Williams is getting a jump start on cookie season, exclaiming, “I LOVE these cookies, and November feels like the right time to make them again.” We couldn’t agree more. Creator Kim gives us the scoop: “Add some zing to your chocolate chip cookies with a bit of espresso and cardamom flavor! These are somewhat thin and chewy cookies, which makes them perfect for dunking into your morning cup of coffee.”
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Caramel Apple Dots
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So festive and fun—mini caramel apples are perfect for a party and have the ideal caramel-to-apple ratio. Get the whole crew involved in decorating these goodies.
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Best Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins
Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley
These muffins are a great way to use leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving! They are so soft and fluffy and so delicious with the roasted pecans on top. Need we say more?
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Apple Cider Spritz
Credit: Photographer: Carson Downing / Food Styling: Annie Probst / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl
The perfect end to an autumn day, this cocktail is festive and refreshing all at once. Simply add prosecco and club soda to a glass and top off with the magical apple cider syrup, which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick, and cheers to fall.
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