30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (2024)

Pregame Thanksgiving with these recipes.

Jesse SzewczykPublished on November 01, 2018
30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (2)

Hannah Wong/BuzzFeed

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (3)

Hannah Wong/BuzzFeed

1. Roasted Pork Loin With Apples

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (4)

thekitchn.com

This one-pan pork roast is somehow super easy to make, yet incredibly impressive. Perfect for a fancy dinner party or a regular old Tuesday. Get the recipe.

2. Pumpkin Bread Ring With Maple Cream Cheese Filling

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (5)

Merle O'Neal/BuzzFeed

This maple pumpkin bread is the ultimate fall dessert. It's loaded with pumpkin, maple syrup, and all kinds of warm spices. And the best part? It's totally vegan! Get the recipe.

3. Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (6)

food52.com

Serve these simple chicken thighs with veggies, rice, or just about anything else you have stocked in your kitchen for the perfect impromptu dinner. Get the recipe.

4. Roasted Winter Squash Soup With Apple

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (7)

feedtheswimmers.com

The perfect sweet and savory soup to serve with crusty bread or a nice grilled cheese. Get the recipe.

eatingbirdfood.com

Just throw everything into your slow cooker before you go to sleep and wake up to a festive oatmeal in the morning. Get the recipe.

6. Roasted Vegetables With Crunchy Seeded Sprinkle

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (8)

food52.com

This colorful veggie salad is topped with crunchy quinoa and dressed in a bright lemon dressing. Feel free to use just about any root vegetable you want in this, and definitely don't skimp on the quinoa. Get the recipe.

7. Shaved Carrots and Date Salad

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (9)

Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott / Via bonappetit.com

This simple side dish only takes seven ingredients to make and goes well with just about anything, from roasted pork to seared salmon. Get the recipe.

blissfulbasil.com

Move over potato chips, because this popcorn cauliflower will be your new favorite snack. Get the recipe.

ambitiouskitchen.com

Sweet potatoes for breakfast might sound weird, but with the addition of banana, almond butter, and chia seeds it makes the perfect morning treat. Get the recipe.

southernfatty.com

The trick to getting the perfect brittle? A pinch of baking soda to help keep it light and airy. Get the recipe.

pinchofyum.com

This lower-carb version of rice is the perfect savory side dish to serve with your favorite veggies and protein, or eaten all by itself. Who's judging? Get the recipe.

cookingforkeeps.com

The best part about this savory butternut squash soup? It's topped with tiny grilled cheese croutons that are crazy delicious. Get the recipe.

ambitiouskitchen.com

This comforting enchilada skillet is loaded with butternut squash, black beans, and jalapeños to give it a ton of flavor without any meat. Get the recipe.

theendlessmeal.com

Pasta tossed in a creamy pumpkin sauce and topped with buttered pecans? Sign. Me. Up. Get the recipe.

dinneratthezoo.com

This simple custard pie is made with just eight ingredients and entirely in a blender — the perfect weeknight treat! Get the recipe.

halfbakedharvest.com

The best part about this kale salad loaded with all kinds of fall goodies? The flavorful cider vinaigrette sweetened with fig preserves. Get the recipe.

18. Pumpkin Scones

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (10)

sallysbakingaddiction.com

These tender pumpkin scones are topped with a sweet maple glaze that takes them from good, to really good. Get the recipe.

themediterraneandish.com

Feel free to play around with the stuffing in this recipe. Don't like chickpeas? Leave 'em out and add whatever you have hanging out in your pantry. The recipe is super flexible. Get the recipe.

20. Yellow Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (11)

ambitiouskitchen.com

This comforting pumpkin curry is the perfect thing to eat on a chilly fall night — and it just happens to be vegan. Get the recipe.

chelseasmessyapron.com

Pumpkin + oatmeal + chocolate chips = the ultimate cookie combination you never knew you needed. Get the recipe.

cafedelites.com

Classic spinach artichoke dip transforms boring chicken breasts into a quick and easy weeknight dinner that'll please just about anyone. Get the recipe.

sallysbakingaddiction.com

These adorable thumbprint cookies are filled with a homemade salted caramel, but you could totally use store-bought to save yourself some time. Get the recipe.

cottercrunch.com

Cranberries get the savory treatment in this easy to make balsamic roasted chicken with all kinds of flavorful herbs. Get the recipe.

howsweeteats.com

How do you make caramelized leek soup even better? Top it with maple glazed bacon. Get the recipe.

26. Cheesy Garlic Brussels Sprout Bake

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (12)

apple-of-my-eye.com

Don't think you like Brussels sprouts? Then you've clearly never had them roasted and covered in cheese. Get the recipe.

wellplated.com

All of fall's greatest veggies thrown onto one sheet tray and baked until browned and tender. What's not to love? Get the recipe.

chelseasmessyapron.com

Throw everything into a slow cooker, let it cook for a few hours, and dinner is done. Get the recipe.

29. Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (13)

saltandlavender.com

Coating the salmon with maple syrup before baking it helps it brown nicely and develop a golden crust. Get the recipe.

30. Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Mac

30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (14)

Merle O'Neal/Jacqueline Tris/BuzzFeed

Mac 'n' cheese without any cream or dairy and cooked in a slow cooker? Yep, it's not only possible, but also delicious. Get the recipe.

Looking for more recipe inspiration? Check out these posts:

23 Cozy Fall Meals You Can Make With Just Five Ingredients

19 Fall Pasta Recipes Without Any Meat Or Dairy

Here Are A Bunch Of Seasonal Recipes To Bookmark For Fall

Trending Recipes

Trending Recipes

More Tasty Guides

More Tasty Guides

    See all
    30 Delicious Recipes To Make In November (That Aren't Turkey) (2024)

    FAQs

    What to cook for Thanksgiving? ›

    When it comes to the big Thanksgiving feast, we consider the roast turkey and the sweet potato casserole as sides to the STUFFING. A good stuffing makes or breaks Thanksgiving dinner, and this one will absolutely make your holiday meal all the better. Get the Classic Stuffing recipe.

    What to cook for Thanksgiving if you don't like turkey? ›

    Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Are Better Than Turkey
    • Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary. Image. Credit... ...
    • Beef Wellington. Image. ...
    • Ombré Gratin. Image. ...
    • Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel. Image. ...
    • Samosa Pie. Image. ...
    • Maple-Baked Salmon. Image. ...
    • Lasagna. Image. ...
    • Ina Garten's Make-Ahead Coquilles St. Jacques.
    Nov 10, 2022

    What to serve for Thanksgiving if you don't like turkey? ›

    So go ahead and shake things up this Thanksgiving with one of these flavorful alternatives to cooking up a whole bird this year, like mushroom, Gruyère, & spinach-stuffed pork tenderloin, vegan mushroom pot pie, or a juicy prime rib. We're not sure how it happened, but Team Delish is all about a Thanksgiving lasagna.

    What are the 12 most popular Thanksgiving dishes? ›

    Scroll through to take a look at our most popular Thanksgiving recipes.
    • 01 of 24. Perfect Turkey. ...
    • 02 of 24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
    • 03 of 24. Cranberry Sauce. ...
    • 04 of 24. Homemade Mac and Cheese. ...
    • 05 of 24. Sweet Potato Pie. ...
    • 06 of 24. Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll. ...
    • 07 of 24. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. ...
    • 08 of 24. Cream Corn Like No Other.
    Oct 26, 2023

    What are the 3 most popular food dishes served on Thanksgiving? ›

    The 10 Most Popular Thanksgiving Dishes
    • Roast turkey. We've already filled you in on how to carve a turkey like a chef. ...
    • Stuffing. Good stuffing is key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner. ...
    • Mashed potatoes. ...
    • Green bean casserole. ...
    • Corn casserole. ...
    • Sweet potato casserole. ...
    • Honey-glazed Brussels sprouts. ...
    • Cranberry sauce.
    Nov 2, 2022

    What are the top 10 Thanksgiving food? ›

    Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
    1. Turkey.
    2. Stuffing/Dressing.
    3. Pumpkin Pie.
    4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
    5. Mashed Potatoes.
    6. Ham.
    7. Green Bean Casserole.
    8. Cranberry Jelly.
    Nov 22, 2023

    What is something different to make for Christmas dinner? ›

    • Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Sage. Mike Garten. ...
    • Fig Cornmeal Skillet Cake. Mike Garten. ...
    • Roasted Carrots and Red Onions. Mike Garten. ...
    • Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Ham. Mike Garten. ...
    • Fennel-Crusted Roast Pork With Vegetables. Mike Garten. ...
    • Creamy Potato Soup. Mike Garten. ...
    • Winter White Bean and Radicchio Salad. ...
    • Skillet Shrimp and Orzo.
    Dec 24, 2023

    What are some different ideas for Christmas dinner? ›

    14 Alternative Christmas Dinner Ideas
    • 01 of 14. Christmas Tacos. ...
    • 02 of 14. Easy Seafood Linguine. ...
    • 03 of 14. Grilled Sweet Potato Nachos. ...
    • 04 of 14. Family Favorite Macaroni and Cheese. ...
    • 05 of 14. Honey Glazed Moroccan Carrots. ...
    • 06 of 14. Shrimp and Crawfish Jambalaya. ...
    • 07 of 14. Grilled Sea Bass With Garlic Butter. ...
    • 08 of 14.
    Mar 20, 2020

    What can I serve instead of turkey? ›

    For smaller crowds, swap the turkey with chicken, Cornish game hens, or stuff and roast individual quails for each guest, which is very elegant for a plated meal. Our roast chicken with sourdough stuffing, pomegranate roast chicken, and cranberry stuffed cornish game hen bring a festive Thanksgiving vibe to the table.

    Top Articles
    Latest Posts
    Article information

    Author: Dan Stracke

    Last Updated:

    Views: 5830

    Rating: 4.2 / 5 (63 voted)

    Reviews: 86% of readers found this page helpful

    Author information

    Name: Dan Stracke

    Birthday: 1992-08-25

    Address: 2253 Brown Springs, East Alla, OH 38634-0309

    Phone: +398735162064

    Job: Investor Government Associate

    Hobby: Shopping, LARPing, Scrapbooking, Surfing, Slacklining, Dance, Glassblowing

    Introduction: My name is Dan Stracke, I am a homely, gleaming, glamorous, inquisitive, homely, gorgeous, light person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.