Our Best November Recipes for 2023
We spend a lot of time thinking about Thanksgiving, and our collection of the best November recipes for 2023 will definitely get you ready for that big meal. Maybe you want to get ahead on prep by loading the freezer with really good turkey stock and pie dough. Or maybe you’re just starting the menu-planning phase and want to consider making a showstopping roast duck or chile-spiced confit turkey this year. Still, Turkey Day is just one day in our cooking month, and there are other November dinners to plan, so you’ll also find many more reader-favorite fall recipes below. Scroll down for cheesy pastas, sweet roasted winter squash, and the most popular way to usher in cookie season.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich2/47Creamy Mushroom Lasagna
We love November recipes like this mushroom lasagna, which keeps things simple and lets the mushrooms shine on their own. Pretty much any type of mushroom can be used here for delicious results.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson3/47The Simplest Roast Turkey
Even if it’s your first time hosting Thanksgiving, we don’t want you to get stressed out about cooking a turkey. This easy recipe is beloved by our readers, and we promise that you can’t flub it. Looking for more turkey recipe options? We’ve got a whole collection.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi4/47Classic Pecan Pie
Fresh orange zest is the key to unlocking truly memorable pecan pie. Go ahead and save this recipe now because you’ll be making it for years to come.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert5/47Potatoes au Gratin
This creamy potato gratin could be a holiday side, but you could also eat it on the couch, straight from the casserole dish. You do what you gotta do.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi6/47Our Favorite Apple Pie
Apple pie may be in the holy trinity of Thanksgiving desserts, but it’s not too early to make one now. Practicing your pie crust skills will just get you ready for the big day. This pie technique guide and FAQ will get you started.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Mira Evnine8/47Lyonnaise Potatoes
You can use a knife to make this wonderful potato side dish, but a good mandoline will cut your prep time in half.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne9/47Our Favorite Mac and Cheese
If all you want to eat is cozy comfort food, this creamy homemade macaroni and cheese is the recipe for you.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele10/47Quick Chana Masala
This quick chana masala will satisfy everyone at your table. There are some smart lessons in the recipe too—simmering the canned chickpeas with their liquid helps them mimic the texture you would get from soaking dried ones overnight, and grating the tomato saves you prep time.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne11/47Spritz Cookies
Spritz cookies can be a mess to pipe—this recipe works better because there’s a bit of cornstarch in the dough.
Photo by Peden & Munk12/47Classic Baked Ham
This classic holiday ham recipe appeared in the 75th-anniversary edition of Joy of Cooking. It’s an easy method for a totally impressive meal. Serve with biscuits or Parker House rolls on the side for making little sandwiches.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich14/47Shrimp Cocktail
Can you really call it a party if you don’t serve shrimp cocktail? Make a big batch and don’t miss our Old Bay Remoulade.
