We love searching through our archives for some of the most popular recipes; this time, it’s for November. Some of our most popular November recipes happen to be a good mix of desserts, sides, and dinners along with some surprising ones, too!

A dip, and shepherd's pie along with baby back ribs on a cutting board.

The Best of NOVEMBER Recipes…

What to cook or bake in the month of November? Well, the month of November is ideal for making cozy meals, delicious desserts, and even testing new recipes for the upcoming holiday. There’s a good mix of recipes for you to make or try this month.

All 25 recipes are straightforward, with easy-to-follow photos, and some with videos. Try one, or try them all! And, enjoy!

Most Popular November Dessert Recipes…

Pear Maple-Pecan Cheesecake ~ this is cheesecake with delicious warm flavors inside and on top. This cheesecake happens to say “fall” all over it.

A beautiful cheesecake topped with chopped pears and pecans in maple sauce.

Mint Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies (+video) ~ seriously, these brownies are one of our most popular November recipes every year. They are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and amazingly irresistible. One friend commented after the first bite: ” Who made these brownies? I’ve never tasted anything like this before – SO AMAZING!” …Best of all, the zucchini is completely hidden! …so don’t spoil the fun!

A pile of chocolate brownies with a mint frosting on top.

Chocolate Cake with Cranberry Buttercream ~ Chocolate Cake with Cranberry Buttercream is an easy recipe that will make your holiday dessert table merry and bright. Beautiful color, festive, and it’s positively delicious! Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

A slice of chocolate cake with cranberry frosting on a white cake plate. by 2sistersrecipes.com

Pumpkin Crumb Cake (+video) ~ a fabulous coffee crumb cake with the flavor of pumpkin – everyone will enjoy, mornings or afternoons as a snack. And it’s the best with a cup of coffee or tea.

A sheet cake topped with a thick crumb and a spoon with a cinnamon glaze.

Most Popular Dinner Ideas for November…

Best Traditional Hungarian Goulash ~ is an amazingly delicious stew loaded with chunks of meat smothered in traditional Hungarian-style seasonings. And, it is so good, it’s off the charts! Perfect for a Sunday dinner.

A white plate filled with a stew made with meat and a side of noodles.

Mom’s Classic Bolognese Sauce ~ There’s nothing more cozy and comforting than a dish of pasta topped with Bolognese sauce- right? A rich, savory tomato sauce loaded with ground beef and slow-cooked vegetables to create a delicious, Bolognese sauce. Served it over your favorite pasta. It’s ideal for a delicious dinner in the fall. Serve it with a glass of red wine, a crisp salad, and some crusty bread for a fabulous Italian dinner. It’s the best!

A wooden spoon full of Bolognese sauce in a pot.

Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe ~ A ridiculously easy recipe, this cornbread always turns out moist, tender and so delicious – the butter is not needed. A beautiful color to add to your dinner table. And, they never disappoint!

A basket filled with pieces of pumpkin cornbread.

Easy Pasta Fagioli Soup ~ is known as pasta with beans soup and it is a simple, cozy dish and “Italian comfort food” at its best! Great recipe. Easy to make. And, a favorite in our home.

A white bowl of soup filled with with mini pasta and white beans.

Baked Artichoke & Spinach Dip ~ is a great idea for gatherings, this is the perfect appetizer for family and friends, game nights, and more! Mix all the ingredients and bake. Simple, easy, and amazingly delicious – what could be better?!

A tortilla chip has been dipped in to a platter filled with artichoke and spinach dip.

Pasta Cooked with Broccoli in 15 Minutes! ~ this is a quick and easy dish to make for dinner A simple recipe, with broccoli and spaghetti- all cooked in ONE pot. Makes it for ideal easy cleanup too! It is Delish!

A forkful of spaghetti with Broccoli in a white bowl.

More Recipes to Make in November:

In November, everyone begins to think about the upcoming holidays, with Thanksgiving being the first on many people’s minds. However, we still need to provide meals for our families and ourselves leading up to that time. Here are a few more popular recipes you might like to try.

Artichoke Heart Fritters: If you haven’t tried these yet, we highly recommend you do! These are “frozen artichoke hearts” that are easily found in the freezer section of your local supermarkets. With easy-to-follow step-by-step directions and photos, they always turn out AMAZING!

A white serving plate filled with artichoke heart fritters.

Mashed Pumpkin Sweet Potato ~ If you haven’t tried this creamy, delicious side dish of our mashed pumpkin and sweet potatoes? It is a MUST! This is a fabulous side dish to serve with fish, chicken, or steaks. It is creamy and so flavorful – everyone will enjoy it! Best of all – it’s nutritious, too.

A white bowl filled with mashed pumpkin and sweet potatoes with a wooden spoon and a dollop of sour cream on top.

Fast & Easy Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs (+video) ~ try these ribs! They are roasted in the oven, to give you that barbecue finish and flavor. They are So Good…everyone loves these ribs….. and you will too!

A wood cutting board with sliced roasted baby back ribs.

Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole ~ is like eating cauliflower mac and cheese, only instead of pasta as in the “mac,” it’s packed with only cauliflower! Perfect for the kids to get them to eat more cauliflower. It’s SO good, you’ll want seconds… for sure. Super easy and impossible to mess up.

Cauliflower loaded with melted cheese on top served on a white serving plate.

Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe (+video) ~ makes this a delicious comfort food everyone will love! Loaded with a mixture of ground meat, peas, and carrots, topped with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes, this delightful casserole comes together in minutes, making dinner a snap!

served on a white and blue plate is an Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe topped with chopped parsley as garnish.

Peas and Mushrooms Recipe ~ is a flavorful “Italian-style” dish that’s served as a side. All you need is a bag of frozen peas and some mushrooms along with a few pantry ingredients. This recipe is quick, cooked in one skillet, and turns out delicious every time!

Most Popular Breakfast Recipes for November…

Pumpkin Waffles (Light & Fluffy) ~ these are everyone’s favorite waffles on our site! And, this is the time to enjoy these fresh, light, and fluffy waffles! Cozy, warm, and perfect flavor – just the right amount of every ingredient – to give you the BEST flavor ever!

pumpkin waffles are served on a white plate with chopped walnuts and maple syrup on top.

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Muffins (+video) ~ these muffins happen to be the most popular November recipe since 2014. These are loaded with mashed sweet potato, old fashioned oats, eggs, milk and cinnamon. They’re light and fluffy – and everyone loves them!

Baked muffins served on a white platter, with one cut in half.

Easy Hash Browns Breakfast ~ (Waffle House copycat) These are hash browns smothered with caramelized onions served with sunny side eggs- and they are delicious! Try them, they won’t disappoint.

A blue and white plate with sunny side up egg, and hash browns topped with onions.

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes ~ Made with minced pieces of fresh apple and some ground cinnamon, makes these pancakes capture the essence of fall and winter. Besides, when you top them with some butter and maple syrup – they become irresistible!

A white plate filled with a pile of 4 pancakes, topped with some butter and maple syrup.

Cinnamon Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins ~ are pillow-soft and truly AMAZING! Everyone adores them every time we make a batch. They are fluffy inside and have a scrumptious cinnamon-sugar topping, making these muffins positively irresistible! Vegans and vegetarians will love them, too!

Pumpkin muffins served on a white and silver platter with a half of one muffin displayed.

Get a Head Start on the Holiday!

November is a good time to get a head start on our holiday sweets to make and freeze! Shortbread cookies are the easiest cookies to make, bake and freeze. Why not try some of these favorites…

Cranberry Shortbread Cookies (with white chocolate)
Chocolate Dipped Espresso Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Dipped Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Orange Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are displayed in 3 photos.

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