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What to Cook This November


What to Cook This November

November is here, and it’s just starting to feel like fall outside. Our three-year-old loved dressing up as Minnie Mouse (again) for Halloween yesterday. This time she was Queen Minnie! I love to pull out my old sewing machine for Halloween costumes, so I made her a cape to complete her outfit.

Below, you’ll find plenty of seasonal recipes that will sustain you between now and your Thanksgiving feast. This collection highlights healthy everyday recipes. Check out my Thanksgiving roundup if you’re planning your holiday menus. Stay tuned for new recipes coming your way shortly.

Apples

Simple apple oatmeal recipe made with steel-cut oats! The oats and apples cook together in the same pot. It's a healthy and delicious fall breakfast. cookieandkate.com

Apple Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Gluten free and vegan (see notes)

“We made the apple oatmeal on this cool morning here in Kansas…and it was perfect. Topped it with some almond butter and a swirl of maple syrup. My 3 year old ate most of my portion along with his. So, kid friendly, as well! Another recipe well done!” – Jamie

More apple recipes »

Beets

This healthy salad features a few marvelously complementary flavors: earthy beets, bitter arugula, salty feta, savory pepitas and tangy balsamic dressing. - cookieandkate.com

Simple Beet, Arugula and Feta Salad

Gluten free and easily vegan (skip the cheese)

“This is, quite literally, my new favorite salad! I have made it for several friends – who all have adored it – and have added it to my weekly food staples. I’ve never actually made it with pumpkin seed – I substitute pistachios instead, or omit the nuts altogether if I am not eating it right away, and the homemade balsamic is fantastic…YUMMMM!” – Franki

More beet recipes »

Broccoli

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Parmesan Roasted Broccoli with Balsamic Drizzle

Gluten free

“I was just contemplating what to do with my Costco-sized bag of broccoli when this recipe arrived in my inbox. Thank you Kate! OMG this was phenomenal! I think even the veggie-averse would devour this dish and broccoli lovers rejoice!” – Lori

More broccoli recipes »

Cabbage

healthy slaw recipe

Simple Seedy Slaw

Gluten free and vegan

“Super easy to make and delicious, to boot! I forgot to pick up carrots so mine was cabbage only. Didn’t matter, my taste buds were beyond pleased.” – Sondra

More cabbage recipes »

Carrots

These fluffy whole wheat carrot muffins taste like carrot cake! #healthy

Healthy Carrot Muffins

Easily gluten free and easily vegan

“I made this recipe as directed and they came out incredibly delicious. I will definitely keep the recipe and add it to the repertoire! Thanks!” – Maryel

More carrot recipes »

Cauliflower

buffalo cauliflower recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower

Gluten free and easily vegan

“Just made this for our own little Super Bowl party of three and they came out perfect. Followed the instructions completely and they came out crunchy and really yummy. I love that I didn’t have to fry or air fry (we don’t have an air fryer). Perfect and easy.” – Doritie

More cauliflower recipes »

Fennel

Autumn Kale Salad with Fennel, Honeycrisp and Goat Cheese

Autumn Kale Salad with Fennel and Honeycrisp

Gluten free

“Not sure why I waited so long to try this one – just exceptional. Made it for a supper club last night and it was such a hit. The fennel is such a perfect touch – cannot wait to use it more often. Luckily, I have enough ingredients to continue whipping this up throughout the week. Can kale salads please be your biggest chapter in the upcoming book? My absolute favourite!” – Emily

More fennel recipes »

Hardy greens (arugula,
chard, collard greens & spinach)

hearty sweet potato, arugula, wild rice salad with ginger dressing recipe

Hearty Sweet Potato, Arugula & Wild Rice Salad with Ginger Dressing

Gluten free and easily vegan

“Wow – whoever said you can’t make friends with salad never tried this one. It’s sensational and thanks for the tip on toasting pumpkin seeds – never like them before and now they’re delicious! I halved the recipe and replaced half the oil with orange juice (watching fat intake) and looked forward to my 3 packed work lunches everyday. It was so good I’ve bought the book and recommended your blog to friends. (Colourful Beet this week) Thanks Kate!” – Heather

More salad recipes »

Kale

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Quinoa Vegetable Soup with Kale

Gluten free and vegan

“I just found this recipe via pinterest! I made the soup yesterday and I absolutely love it!! Never thought of quinoa in soup but this makes so much sense! I am always looking for ways to add protein without adding meat so this is great and my whole family loves it! (I’m a college student by the way, not a mom, in case you couldn’t tell. lol) This soup is great for all ages!!” – Maya

More kale recipes »

Mushrooms

Portobello mushroom and poblano pepper fajitas

Portobello and Poblano Fajitas

Gluten-free

“These looked great so I made them for my meat eating family and they loved them!! I asked my hubby if he missed the meat and he actually said, “NO, these are delicious all by themselves”. Yay! I did like a bit more heat, so my hubby and I added some to our dishes. But the kids liked them just the way it was written.” – Belinda

More mushroom recipes »

Pears

Gluten-free pear cranberry crisp

Pear Cranberry Crisp

Gluten free and easily vegan (see note)

“This is fabulous! Started getting brown at 45 min. I agree that it would be great for breakfast too. I have never cooked with pears before and will now add them to my winter fruit favorites. Thanks!” – Leslie

More pear recipes »

Potatoes

healthy potato wedges recipe

Ultra Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

Gluten-free

“Thanks, Kate! I sent these to my husband to make for dinner and they were incredible! I’ve never been successful with getting a satisfying crunch on oven baked fries – this method was perfect! We’ll be making again and again.” – Courtney

More potato recipes »

Pumpkin

Delicious gluten-free pumpkin pancakes made with only one flour—oat flour!

Pumpkin Oat Pancakes

Gluten free

“I made these pancakes for lunch today because I need to incorporate more oatmeal in my diet. They were so hearty and amazing. I daresay they were more filling than normal pancakes. A definite win!” – Hannah

More pumpkin recipes »

Radishes

Lemony lentil and chickpea salad with radish and herbs recipe

Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs

Vegan and gluten free

“Hi again! Thanks so much for this one! I made it for my husband and I and we loved it so much we made it for a recent housewarming and everyone went wild… Sent this one to a few guests who had requested a copy! Thanks!” — Krystal

More radish recipes »

Sweet Potatoes

Hearty roasted sweet potato and black bean tacos with incredible avocado-pepita sauce! This vegetarian dinner is delicious and fun to make. cookieandkate.com

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos with Avocado-Pepita Dip

Gluten free and easily vegan

“Made these tacos for dinner on Friday. They were delicious and so easy to prepare. Even the carnivores loved them and couldn’t stop raving about the sweet potatoes. Thank you for expanding my menu options and making it possible for me to prepare just 1 dinner now instead of 2.” – Kristen

More sweet potato recipes »

Winter Squash

This roasted butternut risotto tastes heavenly and hardly requires any stirring! cookieandkate.com

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto

Gluten free and easily vegan (see notes)

“My husband used this as inspiration for my birthday dinner Tuesday and it was so so so good! Even better have been the leftovers which means more days of no cooking! (I love to cook, but a break now and again is nice especially during birthday week). I love leftover risotto with a fried egg over the top. Thanks so much! Love anything I make from your site. :)” – Beth

More butternut squash recipes » (also acorn squash and delicata squash)

More resources you might appreciate: 23 make-ahead breakfast recipes, 45 recipes that pack well for lunch and 20 simple weeknight dinners. You can shop my essential kitchen equipment here.

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