November dinner planning is its own special kind of chaos. It gets dark before anyone is ready, the holiday calendar starts filling up, and somehow we still have to feed everyone on all the perfectly normal nights leading up to Thanksgiving. This November meal plan takes one more decision off your plate. It is packed with cozy soups, hearty family dinners, easy weeknight meals, and a few recipes that can slide right onto the Thanksgiving table. Because even during the busiest season, dinner does not need to turn into one more thing you have to overthink.
What’s included in the November meal plan
- A printable November meal plan calendar
- Clickable recipe links
- Easy weeknight dinners
- Family-friendly recipes
- Cozy fall meal ideas
- Thanksgiving dinner inspiration
No planning required. Pick a night, open the recipe, and make dinner happen.
What’s coming to the table this month
A little planning can make the dinner rush feel much easier. Here is one cozy, family-friendly recipe from each of the talented bloggers featured in this month’s calendar.
The Hungry Whisk
Beef & Barley Stew
This cozy beef and barley stew is exactly the kind of dinner November calls for. It is warm, filling, and ready to make a cold night feel a whole lot better.
Get the recipe: https://hungrywhisk.com/beef-and-barley-stew/
The Recipe Nest
Beef Stew and Dumplings
A hearty beef stew is already good, but adding dumplings makes it the kind of comfort food everyone wants seconds of. Save this one for a chilly night when you need dinner to do a little extra work.
Get the recipe: https://therecipenest.com/beef-stew-and-dumplings/
A Spiced Life
Creamy Split Pea Soup
This creamy split pea soup is a cozy bowl of comfort for busy fall evenings. Add some crusty bread and dinner is officially handled.
Get the recipe: https://aspicedlife.com/creamy-split-pea-soup/
Food Exit Recipes
Ground Chicken and Spaghetti
Spaghetti night is always a safe bet, and this ground chicken version gives the family favorite a simple twist. It is an easy choice for one of those nights when you need everyone to eat without a committee meeting.
Get the recipe: https://foodexitrecipes.com/easy-ground-chicken-spaghetti/
Tessie’s Table
Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup
Pumpkin, coconut, and curry bring all the cozy fall flavor to this soup. It feels special enough for the season without turning dinner into an all-day project.
Get the recipe: https://tessiestable.com/pumpkin-coconut-curry-soup/
My Rad Kitchen
Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup
This roasted butternut squash and garlic soup has November written all over it. It is smooth, cozy, and a great excuse to serve bread with dinner.
Get the recipe: https://myradkitchen.com/roasted-butternut-squash-and-garlic-soup/
Risa’s Family Kitchen
Brined Boneless Turkey Breast with Maple Glaze
This maple-glazed turkey breast is a great option when you want Thanksgiving flavor without wrestling an entire turkey. It works for the holiday table or any fall dinner that deserves a little something extra.
Get the recipe: https://risasfamilykitchen.com/brined-boneless-turkey-breast-with-maple-glaze/
Sweet Miscellany
Orzo Soup with Butternut and White Beans
Butternut squash, white beans, and orzo make this soup a cozy, satisfying November dinner. It is the kind of meal that feels like you planned ahead, even if you absolutely did not.
Get the recipe: https://www.sweetmiscellany.com/orzo-soup-with-butternut-white-beans-and-sage-pistou/
The Kitchen Bucket List
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes in the Air Fryer
These twice baked mashed potatoes are crispy, creamy, and made for a holiday table. The air fryer keeps the oven free for everything else that somehow needs to cook at the exact same time.
Get the recipe: https://thekitchenbucketlist.com/twice-baked-mashed-potatoes-air-fryer/
The Chaotic Table
Roasted Pork Loin
This roasted pork loin is a comforting family dinner that still feels nice enough for a Sunday meal or a holiday gathering. Add your favorite sides and let the oven handle the hard part.
Get the recipe: https://thechaotictable.com/roasted-pork-loin/
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Where do these recipes come from?
A huge thank you to all of the amazing bloggers who contributed recipes to this month’s meal plan. Show these creators some love for helping make dinner a little easier for busy families everywhere: Tessie’s Table, Risa’s Family Kitchen, The Hungry Whisk, My Rad Kitchen, The Recipe Nest, A Spiced Life, Sweet Miscellany, Food Exit Recipes, and The Kitchen Bucket List.
Fun November drink ideas
Apple Chai Latte brings cozy apple and chai flavor to your favorite mug.
Apple Soda is a fun, bubbly option for the whole family.
Apple Cider Sangria is ready for fall parties, Friendsgiving, or finally sitting down after everyone leaves.
Mexican Hot Chocolate is warm, chocolatey, and perfect for a cold November night.
Sweet treats for November
Pumpkin Crunch Cake is an easy fall dessert with plenty of pumpkin flavor and that irresistible crunchy topping.
Apple Pie Bars give you all the cozy apple pie goodness in an easy-to-share bar.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies are soft, warmly spiced, and ready for the cookie jar.
Apple Pie Cookies pack classic apple pie flavor into a fun little cookie.
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