This time of year calls for hearty, cozy foods and November recipes are always good. It doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie in the kitchen or a seasoned chef – you’re going to want to make some of these cool weather recipes. Choose from warm, creamy soups, heart stew dishes, desserts, and even root vegetable salads that are perfectly fitting for the season. Choose from sweet and savory dishes, and have fun elevating your winter cooking game and finding new family favorites.
Savoury Steak and Squash Salad
This steak and squash salad with apple maple dressing and cranberries is a delicious and unique option that can be enjoyed year-round. With its savory flavors and satisfying combination of steak, squash, and greens, it’s a must-try recipe for anyone looking for a delicious and filling meal salad.
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Slow Cooker Beef And Noodles With Mushrooms
Slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is a perfect winter warmer and comfort food. It’s also a tasty, easy crockpot beef recipe which is nice during the fall. Actually, whatever the weather, this crockpot beef tips and noodles dinner using cream of mushroom soup is always great! If you like mushroom beef stew or stroganoff, you will LOVE this – it’s a wonderful staple for busy weeknights.
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Slow Cooker Sriracha Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Get ready to spice up your taste buds with these zesty slow cooker honey garlic pork chops! This savory and sweet recipe is the perfect blend of succulent pork chops, spicy sriracha, and sweet honey garlic sauce that will get rave reviews.
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Pumpkin S’mores Cookies
There are literally thousands of fantastic cookie recipes to choose from but, if you want to try something different, you can’t go wrong with pumpkin s’mores cookies. They’re soft, sweet and very more-ish, offering plenty of amazing flavours in every bite! Pumpkin marshmallow cookies are great for any occasion, and ideal for pumpkin fans.
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Apple, Gouda and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Apple, Gouda and sausage breakfast casserole make a warming, hearty breakfast or easy family brunch recipe. Boasting the savory flavors of onions, sausage, Gouda, and apples, this dish makes a great start to the day. This brunch casserole makes a tasty Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfast for the holiday season.
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Delicious Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
Bloody Mary devilled eggs are a favourite creative deviled egg idea. They take the concept of traditional eggs and add in rich ingredients like slaw dressing, pickle juice, tomato paste, paprika, and more, to make a unique gourmet deviled eggs with a Bloody Mary feel.
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw with Lemon Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Are you looking for an alternative to coleslaw? If so, this Brussels sprout slaw might be perfect. This shaved Brussels sprouts salad with lemon apple cider vinaigrette is made with one part cabbage to two parts sprouts.
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Easy Cast Iron Teriyaki Flank Steak With Veggies
Teriyaki flank steak boasts sweet, spicy and savoury flavours in every mouthful. Some of the ingredients in the sauce help tenderize the meat. This means you can expect the flank steak on a cast iron skillet to come out juicy and delicious.
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Italian Penne Rosa Pasta
If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, try making this one-pot Penne Rosa Pasta with a creamy tomato sauce. This comforting and filling Italian dish is both tasty and satisfying and perfect for those who love a little spice in their meal.
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
This recipe for Hawaiian BBQ chicken is so easy. It’s a delicious combination of chicken, BBQ sauce, pineapple, and more. Chicken is a neutral-tasting option and suits all kinds of flavors, so pairing it up with Hawaiian ingredients works perfectly. This dish is a great idea if you’re having a party and want to make something guaranteed to get everyone excited! It really is a winning combo.
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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip
Although most grocery stores carry sweet pepper dip and other dipping options, this homemade roasted red pepper cream cheese dip is well worth the effort. It’s a Mediterranean-inspired dip with bell peppers, basil, garlic, shallot, and more.
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Ribollita Italian Bean Soup
This Italian bread and vegetable soup is known for being thick and filling. It makes a warming lunch or you could enjoy its fresh and delicious flavours for dinner, perhaps with crusty bread served on the side. If you’re on the lookout for a simple Italian soup recipe, try this one!
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Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings
This easy apricot apple air fryer dumplings recipe teams the fruity taste of apples and apricot with warm autumn flavours. Apricot apple cinnamon dumplings are rich and warm, and these puff pastry dumplings taste incredible.
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Marinated Olives with Feta
You only need seven different ingredients to prepare this delicious marinated olives and feta cheese appetizer or snack. Expect a riot of soft and pleasing Mediterranean flavours in every mouthful. Everything in there is tasty from the green and kalamata olives to the creamy feta, salty caperberries, and hints of garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil. If you love Greek appetizers, this might become your next favourite.
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef
Slow cooker Italian beef is one of those dishes that, once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to make it again and again. Italian beef sandwiches served on toasted rolls or a hoagie bun are hearty, filling and truly delicious. The slow cooked beef becomes incredibly tender and flavourful. This great recipe is a keeper!
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Sweet Potatoes With Candied Maple Pecans
If you’re looking for a slightly different sweet potato dish for your holiday menu, I bet you’ll love this sweet potatoes with candied maple pecans recipe. Its streusel-like topping makes a change from the classic dish.
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Bacon Steak Wraps
Enjoy a rich and hearty lunch with these bacon steak wraps featuring a homemade blue cheese dressing. Add add your favorite ingredients for a personalized touch to this easy-to-make lunch.
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Swedish Meatballs
Try making these delicious copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs at home and enjoy the same great taste as the ones you find in the store.
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Instant Pot Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Casserole
Let this leftover turkey wild rice casserole come to the rescue! Combine Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers with wild rice and other ingredients to make this leftover turkey casserole recipe. It is so easy to combine leftover turkey or a turkey breast to make this instant pot wild rice recipe that everyone will love.
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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake
Promising the best south of the border flavours, this fiesta chicken pasta casserole bake is a nice homage to Mexico. Chicken, corn and black beans pair with tomatoes, sour cream and Mexican and Tex-mex inspired seasonings to make this perfect Mexican chicken casserole. This southwest chicken and pasta casserole is perfect to use with rotisserie or leftover chicken.
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Garlic Tomato Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
Perhaps you want to make shrimp scampi without wine because the kids are having some too. Or maybe you really crave easy garlic tomato shrimp scampi but just realized you’re out of wine! Either way, I’m sure you’ll be impressed with the wonderful flavours easy shrimp scampi recipe offers.
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Meatball Marinara Subs
Savor the juicy homemade meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and fluffy brioche buns in Italian meatball marinara subs – a satisfying comfort food that’s perfect for lunch or busy weeknights. These sandwiches are far tastier than the fast-food version and are sure to please anyone, regardless of their Italian heritage.
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Salmon and Fresh Vegetables with a Creamy Sauce
This is when fresh vegetables are in every food market and this easy salmon recipe is light, fresh and tasty. Just the thing for an al fresco spring evening meal if it’s warm enough outside! Learn how to cook salmon for dinner with this easy salmon recipe.
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Fall Wild Rice Salad
This fall wild rice salad will be the colorful hit of your holiday (or Wednesday night) dinner. It’s full of roasted sweet potatoes, arugula, and sweet grapes.
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Chocolate Cookies
These Chocolate Cookies are a delightful departure from traditional flour-based treats. They offer a delightful crunch, with a luxuriously tender and soft inside. These cookies have the perfect level of sweetness and a texture free from any graininess.
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is perfect for the busy holiday season. It’s so easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser. Add this to your list of favorite dip recipes!
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Instant Pot Taco Soup
This Gluten Free Instant Pot Taco Soup is packed with kidney beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Make a double batch and have soup to fill your belly all week!
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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and gluten free. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is a healthy indulgent five ingredient snack that will satisfy all your sweet cravings and keep you full. Layers of rich chocolate and peanut butter to the rescue.
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
This baked brie cranberry is the perfect appetizer for any season. With its rich, creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce, it’s just the right amount of tart and sweet! Plus, it’s not just delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for last-minute gatherings!
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Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry With Steak
Sweet potato noodle stir fry with steak is a hearty, flavorful dinner full of vegetables including spiralized sweet potato noodles. You can feel good about eating this low carb, healthy stir fry and you will love the flavorful stir fry sauce.
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Sheet Pan Baked Cod With Butternut Squash
This Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that is both healthy and delicious, look no further!
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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
These Spiced Sweet Potato Fries are a great addition to any weeknight meal. With a decadent mixture of spices, this recipe will make your mouth water and leave you wanting more. They are full of salty spices and so easy to bake in the oven.
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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor. That savory sauce is insanely delicious. Make it super easy in the Instant Pot.
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Tortellini Soup with Sausage
This creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage will warm your soul on a cold fall night. It’s easy to make in less than 30 minutes and a family hit for sure.
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Skillet Tilapia
Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies this skillet tilapia with tomatoes is a win for a busy night. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and only requires a few ingredients for it to come out perfectly.
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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
These addictive Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta are made quickly on the stovetop. Add pancetta and pine nuts for over the top flavor that will have your whole family eating their vegetables.
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Braised Beef (With Red Wine)
There are very few things in this world that are more comforting than red wine braised beef. The depth of flavor is phenomenal, and the low and slow cooking time that braising requires means fork-tender meat. Pair it with some creamy, cheesy polenta or mashed potatoes and you’ve got a meal perfect for date night, or impressing the partners at your next dinner party.
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Chicken Taco Casserole
Chicken Taco Casserole is a family-friendly dish that is perfect for a hearty, filling dinner. This wholesome meal is made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned to perfection, and covered with cheese while baking atop a bed of crushed tortilla chips. Not only that, but it’s one of our favorite family-friendly dinners.
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Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes
Air fryer scalloped potatoes are an easy, cheesy side dish. The flavors are amazing and this simple recipe is soon to be a family favorite.
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Mandarin Orange Salad
Mandarin Orange Salad with Chicken is sweet, yummy and full of fresh flavor. With the bursting tastes of red pomegranate, cherry tomatoes, and mandarin oranges, you’ll be sure to wow your guests with this colorful salad.
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Vegetable Beef Soup
Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty and delicious filling soup made with boneless beef short ribs, elbow macaroni, and is loaded with vegetables, seasonings, and packed full of mouthwatering flavors. Perfectly served with delicious skillet cornbread.
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Fruit Dip
This delicious Fruit Dip is a perfect addition to any fresh fruit platter or dessert tray. With just a few ingredients make this smooth and creamy dip that everyone loves!
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Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet
This ground turkey taco skillet has so much going for it! It’s incredibly tasty – we’ve got classic taco flavors, a healthy dose of cheese, and even a few veggies thrown in there, plus it’s ready in just 15 minutes, making this easy taco skillet dinner a great weeknight dinner option.
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Steak, Egg and Cheese Bagels
The steak egg and cheese bagel recipe is a favorite breakfast item at…you guessed it, McDonalds. After discontinuing it, McDonalds started bringing this hearty breakfast back at certain locations across the country in 2022. Good news, but the better news is that you can make the McDonald’s steak egg and cheese bagel recipe at home any time.
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Stuffed Pork Loin
Introducing the stuffed pork loin recipe – the perfect roast to tantalize your taste buds! Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking for something delicious to make a weeknight special, stuffed pork roast is sure to be an absolute hit.
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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Welcome to a new spin on a classic. This chicken pot pie casserole combines the familiar taste of your favorite comfort meal with the ease of a casserole. With a handful of simple ingredients like chicken, vegetables and biscuits, this recipe promises a satisfying and delectable dish.
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Pasta e Piselli
Pasta e piselli is a classic Italian pasta dish made with peas and Pecorino cheese. It is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Add this to your list of favorite Italian dinner recipes!
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