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Today, I’m sharing 30 Recipes (plus a bonus drinks section!) to Cook in November. This collection pulls together some of my all-time favorite November recipes — one of my favorite months of the year! Over the years, I’ve shared so many cozy fall dishes that are too good not to bring back. This roundup has a little bit of everything: warming drinks, easy dinners for holiday guests, Thanksgiving sides, creamy soups, and a few festive desserts. A recipe for every day this month — plus some extras! ‘Tis the season for cooking and baking!
The holiday season is officially here — are you as excited as I am? I’ll admit, I’ve been in full holiday mode for weeks now, planning for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Some might tire of the season, but I couldn’t feel more joy. This truly is my favorite time of year! I’m just a little sad that it’s already November — time moves too fast these days, especially with all the travel.
But here we are, Halloween today and November tomorrow. Thanksgiving prep starts Monday, and the end-of-year bustle is in full swing! With so much happening, I wanted to share a collection of some of everyone’s most-loved November recipes — the ones that make the season feel cozy and delicious.
A few of my personal favorites? My sweet potato stacks (so good), my Grandma’s Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecans, last year’s Shaved Brussels Sprout Candied Bacon Salad, and my Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Board. And of course, all the holiday cocktails and mocktails! Oh, and don’t skip my Molten Chocolate Crackle Pie — it’s a real standout.
What about you? Have any of these become your Thanksgiving traditions?
If there are recipes you’d love to see this month (or in December!), let me know in the comments. I hope you enjoy all these cozy November recipes — and stay tuned, there’s more to come!
Have a cozy November full of family, friends, and gratitude!
drinks
Vanilla Espresso Martini
The perfect subtle twist on the classic espresso martini cocktail, and a delicious holiday treat to cap the night!
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Christmas White Russian
A flavorful and festive holiday drink that's a delicious winter treat!
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Spiced Cranberry Rosé Spritzers
Homemade spiced cranberry jam, woodsy rosemary, fruity rosé, sweet elderflower liquor, fresh citrus, and spicy ginger beer. Mix together to create a festive pitcher style cocktail that’s easy to create, refreshing, and delicious. Bonus…this drink can be made ahead of time for easy holiday entertaining, and the festive red color doubles as a gorgeous decor piece on any table!
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Sage Ginger Paloma
The perfect drink to kick off Thanksgiving week and welcome yet another busy holiday season!
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Vanilla Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour
So easy…no fancy ingredients, and you don't have to cook a thing. Simply mix, shake, pour, and enjoy!
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Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
Be sure to make a large batch to serve to family and friends over the holidays, this is so easy to create!
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Chai Espresso Martini
The perfect subtle twist on the classic espresso martini cocktail…a delicious holiday treat to cap the night with!
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Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Smash
Mix up one or two drinks, or make a mocktail, this is festive and simple!
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Spiced Maple Bourbon Fizz
The perfect cozy cocktail…classic with a seasonal twist. Make a large batch for family or friends – so easy!
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Pomegranate Champagne Mule
Super simple…simply mix everything together for a festive holiday cocktail that’s perfectly sweetened, and so delicious!
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Cinnamon Bourbon Fizz
Great for holiday parties with family and friends…the perfect cozy winter cocktail!
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Spiced Honey Bourbon Old Fashioned
Simply mix everything together for a cocktail that’s perfectly sweetened, spiced, and so delicious!
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appetizers/dinners/desserts
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey…my new holiday appetizer. They’re quick, easy, and everyone loves these sweet and savory bites.
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5 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Cinnamon Puff Pastry Swirls.
A festive sweet and savory appetizer that's ideal for holiday entertaining!
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Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists
The holiday appetizer everyone asks for…year after year…quick, easy, and delicious!
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Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Board
Perfect for holiday entertaining…nothing is more impressive than a beautiful spread of cheese and meats!
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Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie
So delicious, plus perfect for holiday entertaining…festive, easy to prepare, and always a crowd favorite!
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Cheesy, salty, crispy, and delicious…your new go-to easy appetizer for holiday parties this season!
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Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates
The no-fuss holiday appetizer that's addictive, festive, and perfect for entertaining!
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Brown Sugar Roasted Honeynut Squash
The options for serving these easy-to-make squash are endless—they pair well with so many meals!
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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie
So easy, this pot pie comes out looking beautiful and tastes delicious! Family and guests will be satisfied and impressed!
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Crockpot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna Soup
A wonderfully cozy soup made in the crockpot or on the stove. A creamy lasagna-inspired soup!
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Easy Chipotle Cheddar Beef Chili
My family's favorite quick and easy chili recipe – perfect for cold fall and winter nights – delicious, hearty chili!
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Salted Sage Honey Butter Brioche Rolls
Perfect for soaking up all that Thanksgiving gravy, and just as delicious for breakfast the next day!
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Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup with Roasted Mushrooms.
This soup is made using pantry staples like wild rice, autumn herbs, and chicken breasts. It's a hearty warming meal to enjoy any night of the week.
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One Pot Spicy Pesto Cheese Baked Rigatoni
This One Pot Spicy Pesto Cheese Baked Rigatoni is for nights when you’re craving Italian, but you also need something simple and easy to prepare.
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Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana.
This super simple Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana is the perfect cold-weather dinner…great for nights when I'm craving Italian, but want something warming too.
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna.
Seasonal butternut squash, layered with a creamy buttery béchamel sauce, spinach, and lasagna noodles, all come together to create beautiful layers in this vegetable-focused lasagna.
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Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon
The perfect cozy bowl, great for nights when you’re craving Italian, but want something warming.
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Creamy White Chicken Chili
Spicy, creamy, and so delicious. Add a side of beer bread for the perfect bowl to warm up to on a cold fall/winter day!
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Baked French Onion Meatballs
For cold fall nights when you want a fancy slow-cooked french onion soup…but you want something hearty too!
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Sweet Potato Cheddar Pierogi with Bacon Bits
Cheesy, buttery, full of creamy sweet potatoes, layered with sauce, and salty crisp bacon, YUM!
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Cozy Wild Rice and Orzo Chicken Soup
A warming bowl of hearty soup to welcome in these cozy December nights!
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Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala
Serve over bowls of rice and you'll have the perfect bowl of warming, delicious comfort food!
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Spicy Miso Braised Beef Ramen
This simple, warming Spicy Miso Braised Beef Ramen is just the right bowl to warm up with…it’s a little spicy and the flavor is spot-on!
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Creamy Green Chili Tortilla Soup
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: This simple one-pot soup is the perfect bowl to warm up to…spicy, creamy, and so delicious!
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Skillet Creamy Chicken and Parmesan Gnocchi
A cozy one-pot meal that's perfect on a cold night – quick, easy, warming, and so delicious!
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Red Wine Cranberry Braised Short Ribs
Slow cooked short ribs in red wine with fresh herbs and sweet cranberries. They’re a one pot and done kind of dinner, festive, and totally delicious. Serve these over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and you’ll have the perfect dinner for a cold night in.
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Creamed Spaghetti Squash with Browned Butter Walnuts
An easy and delicious seasonal squash recipe that can double as a hearty side dish or vegetarian main course.
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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet ‘n’ Savory Bacon Pecans.
The classic sweet potato casserole we know and love, but topped with sweet and savory bacon pecans
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Salted Honey Butter Parker House Rolls
The perfect rolls for all of your upcoming holiday dinners…Thanksgiving included!
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Crispy Bacon Wrapped Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
So simple and so delicious, even Brussels sprouts haters love these bites…it's the bacon!
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
These creamy crunchy potatoes are so delicious…simple to make and always a crowd favorite!
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Crispy Parmesan Thyme Sweet Potato Stacks
With crispy chip like edges, sweet-soft centers, and a sprinkling of sea salt on top, these stacks are so delish!
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Kale Bacon Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts
Bursting with flavor and perfect for your next holiday gathering – quick, festive, and so delicious!
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Roasted Balsamic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Spicy, sweet, and tangy together with nutty salty cheese, my favorite quick n easy holiday side dish!
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Crockpot Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
This make-ahead method makes for the creamiest and most flavorful mashed potatoes!
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Shredded Brussels Sprout Candied Bacon Salad
A festive, sweet, tangy, and spicy salad that's easy to make ahead and looks so pretty on the table!
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Creamed Spinach and Wild Rice Casserole
A mix between your classic green bean casserole, a spinach soufflé, and a bowl of French onion soup!
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Herby Mushroom Croissant Stuffing
Buttery croissants, cozy herbs, caramelized wild mushroom, kale, and Gruyere cheese take classic stuffing from bland and boring to flavorful and completely delicious. Prep this stuffing in advance and then bake up just before you’re ready for dinner for super easy holiday entertaining.
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Brown Sugar Maple Pecan Cookie Pie
THE gooey, yummy pie to add to this year's Thanksgiving menu, but it can easily be served all season long!
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Salted Pretzel Praline Cookies
Slightly crisp on the edges, soft and gooey in the center with a little salty pretzel crunch and sweet pralines!
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Creamy Coconut Hot Chocolate
Creamy Coconut Hot Chocolate complete with snowman marshmallows, because…'tis the season!
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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting.
Pecan pie, but in cupcake form and so good!
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Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Wreath
Festive, light, soft, extra sweet, cinnamony, and SO delicious…it's even got melted chocolate!
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White Chocolate Chai Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Sweet, warming, and delicious. Each bite is soft and chewy with sweet notes of vanilla and chai!
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Brown Sugar Maple Cookie Pie
Super simple…made with browned butter, brown sugar, maple, eggs, and plenty of chocolate…THE Thanksgiving pie!
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Baked Butter Pecan French Toast
Every bite is soft, buttery, and custardy inside, yet caramelized around the edges…almost like creme brûlée!
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Vanilla Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies
These taste like your favorite mug of creamy vanilla hot chocolate…perfect to bake, share, and gift!
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This post was originally published on October 31, 2025
