From apples and pears to pumpkin and winter squash, plus a wide variety of healthy and delicious root vegetables, there are so many hearty, comforting dishes you can make with in-season produce this month.
What’s in season in November?
- Fruits: apples, pears, kiwi, persimmons, pomegranates, and citrus fruits like grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes and tangerines
- Vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, pumpkins, winter squash like acorn and butternut, and root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, parsnips, radishes, rutabagas and turnips
Fall baking season is in full swing this month, so it’s the perfect time for cozy desserts like apple or pear cobblers and crisps and seasonal favorites like pumpkin muffins, quick breads and pies. Not to mention all of the tasty Thanksgiving pies and side dishes that incorporate seasonal produce.
November is also a great month for roasting, whether it’s squash, potatoes or other root vegetables. You just need a large sheet pan, plus some good olive oil and plenty of herbs and spices to make perfect roasted veggies.
And you can always dress up your roasted vegetables with a bit of maple syrup or brown sugar for some sweetness, or some pumpkin seeds for extra crunch. Add some sliced sausage to your pan and you have a complete meal!
Here are some of the most popular fruits and vegetables that are in season during the month of November.
Why cook with what’s in season?
- Seasonal food is fresher and more nutritious than out-of-season food. Fruits and vegetables start losing nutrients the moment they’re picked, so the quicker food reaches the table, the more nutritious it will be.
- You’ll save money using in-season foods. Especially if you grow your own fruits and vegetables. And locally grown produce doesn’t have to travel far to reach you–those savings are passed on to you!
- You’re likely to try new ingredients, and a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, if you are focused on cooking and baking with what’s in season.
- You’ll rely less on global, industrial agriculture, which is better for the environment.
- Fresh, locally grown (if possible) in-season produce just tastes better! If you’re lucky enough to have year round farmer’s markets where you live, that’s the best place to find delicious seasonal produce. Plus it helps support the local economy and farmers.
Here are some of our favorite recipes to make during the month of November
In Season Recipes: November
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Apples are simmered all day in the slow cooker with cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices to create this sweet, delicious spread.
Roasted Curried Cauliflower
Fresh cauliflower is tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder and other spices in this simple, flavorful side dish.
Potato Gnocchi Beef Stew
Potato gnocchi replaces the traditional potatoes in this rich and hearty beef stew. The perfect, comforting meal on a cold day.
Beet Salad with Feta
Broccoli Ramen Noodle Salad
Just dump all the ingredients for this unique salad into a big bowl, toss and refrigerate, and you'll have a tasty salad that's perfect for potlucks and backyard barbecues.
Spiced Cranberry Pear Crisp
Fresh, in season pears and cranberries are lightly spiced and baked with a crumbly oat topping in this comforting fall dessert. Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
These sweet pumpkin muffins with a brown sugar and cinnamon streusel topping are simple yet delicious!
Simple Sautéed Swiss Chard
Sausage Potato and Spinach Soup
Featuring Italian sausage, tender chunks of potato, and fresh spinach, this creamy, satisfying soup is the perfect meal on a cold day.
Air Fryer Asian Sesame Broccoli
Made in the air fryer and garnished with toasted sesame seeds, this crispy broccoli side dish is bursting with the flavors of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, with a hint of sweetness from honey.
Quick Collard Greens
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Butter
Apples and fresh cranberries are slow cooked with cinnamon and spices, then pureed until smooth to make this sweet and tart spread.
Simple Roasted Parsnips
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These moist and delicious pumpkin bars feature a ribbon of cheesecake filling throughout. They taste like the famous pumpkin roll, but without all the work!
Simple Radish Salad
Slow Cooker Korean Pork BBQ Tacos
Pork is slow cooked until tender, then shredded and served in tortillas with a sweet and spicy sauce and simple cabbage slaw in these unique and delicious tacos.
Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranates and Pistachios
This flavorful roasted cauliflower is as beautiful as it is delicious. Elegant but easy to make, it's perfect for holidays and special occasions, but simple enough for a week night meal.
Maple Balsamic Roasted Chicken Sausage and Veggies
Chicken sausage, potatoes, carrots and Brussels sprouts are tossed with a sweet and savory maple balsamic glaze, then roasted to perfection in this easy sheet pan meal.
Crunchy Asian Coleslaw
Shredded cabbage and carrots are mixed with onion and cilantro, then tossed with a slightly sweet and savory soy sauce dressing in this colorful slaw that's perfect with almost any meal.
Roasted Rutabaga
Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing
This festive stuffing recipe is loaded with savory ground sausage, fresh apples and dried cranberries. The perfect side dish whether your serving turkey or ham this holiday season.
Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Bars
These pumpkin pie-style bars feature a nutty crust and a brown sugar and pecan streusel topping. A great alternative to pumpkin pie that will feed a Thanksgiving crowd!
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
With a few simple tricks, you can have delicious roasted potatoes that are tender on the inside and extra crispy on the outside.
Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots
These sweet and savory carrots are roasted in a honey, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce glaze.
Crispy Roasted Turnips with Chive Butter Sauce
Silky-Smooth Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Yellow Chicken Curry with Potatoes
This restaurant-style curry dish features chunks of tender chicken and Yukon Gold potatoes in a creamy, coconut milk based sauce. Even picky eaters love this one!
Apple Crumble Pie
Traditional apple pie filling topped off with a pecan and brown sugar streusel.
Creamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is halved, then filled with cream, Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme, then baked until tender and buttery. The perfect fall side dish!
Kale and Almond Salad with Lemon and Parmesan
Fresh kale is tossed with almonds and Parmesan cheese in a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
Creamy Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Roasted fingerling potatoes are tossed with a creamy garlic and herb sauce in this unique side dish.
Apple Cobbler
Roasted Pumpkin Pasta in Parmesan Cream Sauce
Maple Poached Pears with Maple Cinnamon Mascarpone
Fresh pears are poached in a maple and honey infused liquid, then filled with a sweetened maple cinnamon mascarpone. The perfect fall or winter dessert!
Broccoli Bowtie Pasta Salad
Farfalle pasta is tossed in a sweet and tangy mayonnaise dressing with broccoli, grapes, bacon and chopped pecans in this unique and tasty salad.
Be sure to save this list of November Seasonal Recipes to your favorite Pinterest board for later.
4 comments
Angela M Pietrantonio
Love these fall recipes!
Danelle
Thank you!
Lynn
Danelle, thank you so much for the list of seasonal recipes. This is SO helpful! Looking forward to trying some of them.
Danelle
You’re very welcome!