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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—even if they are getting shorter. 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.
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.
Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping
Love pumpkin (or love to hate it)? This time of year—and this recipe—is yours for the baking. Whip up these hearty muffins, made with fresh pumpkin, oatmeal, and brown sugar, for an easy breakfast or snack that evokes fall with every bite. As editor Courtney Kassel says, “Who am I kidding—I’m happy pumpkin spice season is here.”
4-Ingredient Banana Bread
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Make another fall (or anytime) favorite this month with this simplified version of traditional banana bread. With all the time we’ll be spending in the kitchen toward the end of November, we’ll take all the shortcuts we can get. Simply combine ripe bananas with eggs, brown sugar, and self-rising flour, and voilà!
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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.
Apple Pecan and Bacon Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
TheDailyGourmet
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.
Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Our slow cookers are working overtime right now, and for good reason. They make weeknight meals so much easier (and tastier!). This new version of a classic favorite “feeds the whole family and then some,” according to recipe creator Amanda Stanfield. And makes for the “perfect comfort food.” Just don’t forget the dollop of ricotta to finish it off!
Easy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Chef Mo
Need some vegetables thrown into the mix? Kassel notes, “My new favorite way to eat veggies is to smash them! Brussels sprouts really shine, and adding cheese means even the pickiest eaters will be won over. I like to pair them with a little maple mustard sauce for dipping (like the one found here).”
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
France C
As Allrecipes’ own Nicole McLaughlin says in the recipe video, “This creamy chicken fajita pasta needs to be in your dinner rotation.” And we can see why. It’s a one-pot meal that comes together in just about 20 minutes and packs in tons of flavor thanks to bold seasonings. Let’s give thanks to Allstar France Cevallos for this gem.
Pulled Pork Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Our new favorite way to use boxed cornbread mix is on top of casseroles. And this new recipe does just that. Combine pulled pork, corn, black beans, cheese, and barbecue sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish, spoon cornbread mixture over top, and you’ll have a new go-to everyone will request again and again.
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Recipe creator Catherine Jessee sells this to us in just a few key words, “This ground beef and broccoli stir fry is an ideal weeknight family dinner. Convenient pre-cut broccoli florets save time, and ground beef takes the place of sliced beef for ease. The simple stir-fry sauce brings it all together.” Easy and satisfying? Sounds ideal for this time of year.
Chicken Chasseur
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Since there will be plenty of turkey to come, switch things up with a “hunter’s style” chicken dinner that’ll satisfy the whole household. Seared chicken thighs get nestled into a delectable mushroom and tomato sauce in a one-pot meal to serve with rice, veggies, or salad (or all three).
Million Dollar Potato Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Now for something that works on the dinner table, or the holiday table, this creamy, cheesy, potato extravaganza is hard to beat. One Allrecipes user exclaims, “This recipe was AMAZING—RUN to the store to get the ingredients and give it a try.” Don’t mind if we do!
Garlic Dinner Rolls
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Making homemade rolls is easier than you might think. It makes for a great weekend project (especially in preparation for your Thanksgiving menu). Recipe creator Catherine Jessee and the test kitchen team give simple-to-follow instructions for garlicky-good dinner rolls that are “wonderfully fluffy and buttery with a golden brown top and light fluffy interior.”
Test Kitchen Tip
To make up to 1 month ahead: Prepare the rolls through Step 6 and freeze. Before baking, let the rolls thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then rise at room temperature (about 1 hour or more, depending). Glaze with egg wash and bake. Alternately, bake the rolls through Step 9 and freeze (freeze remaining garlic-butter mixture in a separate container). To serve, place frozen rolls on ungreased baking sheets and bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed. Brush with garlic butter mixture before serving.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Salad
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Need a no-bake recipe to bring to any fall get-together this month? This is the one. Toss together a “salad” no one will see coming with this new dessert that’s sweet, creamy, and full of fresh apple flavor.
Pie Crust Cookies
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
If you’re looking for something to serve with the Caramel Apple Cheesecake Salad, try these adorable and easy-to-make cookies that might just be our new favorite way to use pie crust. Editor Bailey Fink has them on her must-try list. The best part is that you can use store-bought dough and get the whole crew involved.
Moist Apple Cake
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
If you’re also finding yourself with extra apples after an overly ambitious trip to the orchard and need ways to use them up, it’s hard to go wrong with a classic apple dessert. This recipe has hundreds of five-star reviews. As jonaps30 says, “This apple cake is my go-to recipe…The steps are easy, I always have the ingredients on hand, and it makes a great presentation every time.”
Autumn Sunshine Cocktail
The perfect end to an autumn day, this aptly named cocktail is festive and refreshing all at once. Simply fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add bourbon, maple syrup, orange liqueur, clementine and lemon juices, and shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty. Strain into chilled glasses then finish with a flourish (fire is optional) as we cheers to fall.
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