30 Comforting And Delicious Things To Cook Every Day In November (Because Let's Face It, Fall Is The Tastiest Season)
And just like that, it's November already. The seasons is changing quickly, and so is the fresh produce! So here's some inspiration that will help you make the most of the best seasonal ingredients as we move into late fall. Keep reading for cozy dinners, festive cocktails, Thanksgiving sides, and more peak fall meals.
1.Banana Fig Bread Recipe With Fresh Figs
This loaf is naturally sweetened but not too sweet (thanks to fresh figs), which makes it just perfect for breakfast.
2.Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Pesto
Add scrambled eggs to anything and it becomes perfectly appropriate for a morning meal. Case in point: this decadent grilled cheese.
Recipe: Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Pesto
3.Menemen (Turkish Egg Scramble)
Chilly mornings call for comforting scrambled eggs baked in buttery, spiced tomato sauce.
Recipe: Menemen (Turkish Egg Scramble)
4.Vanilla Brown Butter Pear Baked Oatmeal
An easy make-ahead breakfast — prepare this baked oatmeal on Sunday, and enjoy it all week long.
5.Brussels Sprout Frittata With Bacon and Parmesan
It's hard to disagree that there are few combinations that go better together than bacon and Brussels sprouts.
6.Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Bowls
It's sort of like apple pie filling à la mode, except it's made for mornings.
Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Bowls
7.Cranberry and Orange Buttermilk Breakfast Cake
Breakfast cake is something we can all get behind.
8.Cauliflower Shawarma With Green Tahini and Fried Halloumi
This meatless main is so filling thanks to tahini, protein-packed chickpeas, and warm pita bread for dipping.
Recipe: Cauliflower Shawarma With Green Tahini and Fried Halloumi
9.Roasted Pumpkin With Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts
Add this to your fall dinner rotation. You can always swap the pumpkin for sweet potatoes, carrots, or any winter squash.
10.Baked Eggs With Swiss Chard and Green Olives
The best thing about baked eggs is you can enjoy them any time of day: breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Just don't skimp on some crusty bread for dipping.
11.Smoky Potato and Kale Soup
Time to rejoice: It's officially soup season.
Recipe: Smoky Potato and Kale Soup
12.Bacon and Leek Pasta
This 30-minute meal is perfect for those lazy nights when you don't want a big production in the kitchen but you're craving something cozy.
Recipe: Bacon and Leek Pasta
13.Paprika-Parmesan Smashed Potatoes With Garlic Aioli
These might just be the crispiest ever potatoes, and the garlic aioli is the icing on the cake.
14.Portobello Mushroom Fajitas
Serve these fajitas DIY style with your favorite toppings like pico de gallo, salsa, and guacamole. And you could always swap in any protein for the portobello mushrooms.
Recipe: Portobello Mushroom Fajitas
15.Harvest Squash and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
It doesn't get much more comforting than cheesy stuffed shells. These also pack plenty of veggies like zucchini, butternut squash, and yellow squash in a rich Alfredo sauce.
16.Swedish Meatball Pasta
Sure, you could pair Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes. But why not toss them with your favorite pasta in this family-friendly skillet dinner?
Recipe: Swedish Meatball Pasta
17.Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas
The great thing about enchiladas are that they're so customizable. Grab a bottle of your favorite store-bought sauce, a package of tortillas, and whatever fillings you're craving (like this sweet potato and black bean duo).
18.Cranberry Rosemary One Pan Chicken
Looking for a chicken dish that's easy enough to whip up on any average weeknight or special enough for an occasion? This one's got you covered.
19.Butternut Squash Gratin With Leeks, Sage, and Walnuts
This cheesy vegetable side dish is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table (or really your dinner table any night of the week).
Recipe: Butternut Squash Gratin With Leeks, Sage, and Walnuts
20.Miso Braised Cabbage
Miso adds a delicious richness to braised cabbage, transforming it from an average vegetable side to a dish that might just steal the dinner show.
Recipe: Miso Braised Cabbage
21.Roasted Carrots With Honey and Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Garlicky yogurt sauce, chopped pistachios, and sweet honey are ideal complements to roasted carrots.
22.Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Persimmon
Persimmon in soup? Believe it or not, this seasonal fruit gives a bowl of butternut squash soup that ever-so-sweet je ne sais quoi.
23.Caramelized Brussels Sprout Toast With Burrata & Bacon
Let's hear it for elevated toast. Serve it for lunch, dinner, or on bruschetta as a festive party app.
Recipe: Caramelized Brussels Sprout Toast With Burrata & Bacon
24.Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
For those who can't choose between savory and sweet, this autumnal pie satisfies both cravings, thanks to a spiced sweet potato filling and an airy marshmallow topping.
Recipe: Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
25.French Pear Cake
For a French-inspired cake that looks très sophistique, this pear medley is actually surprisingly simple to whip up from scratch.
Recipe: French Pear Cake
26.Brown Butter Apple Blondies
If you've already had enough apple pie this fall to get you to next year, mix things up with these apple-infused blondies.
Recipe: Brown Butter Apple Blondies
27.Cranberry Caramel Bars
Between the nutty oat crust, the tart cranberries, and the sweet caramel, these dessert bars are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
Recipe: Cranberry Caramel Bars
28.Spiced Persimmon Bourbon Old Fashioned
The holidays are almost here, and you probably need some cocktail recipes up your sleeve. Introducing: a classic whiskey cocktail with a seasonal twist.
29.Honey Pear Margaritas
Holidays and family time go smoother when there's tequila involved.
Recipe: Honey Pear Margaritas
30.Winter Cranberry Aperol Spritz
If you thought Spritz season was over, don't fret. This cranberry version is perfect for the cooler months. It's a little bitter, tart, sweet, and bubbly with every sip.
Recipe: Winter Cranberry Aperol Spritz
