Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving 20 Things to Cook This Month That Have Nothing to Do With Thanksgiving By Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue is the Commerce Editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, covering everything from product reviews to recipes to restaurants. Her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 1, 2024 Close Photo: SunnyDaysNora If you're like us, you spend almost all of November sifting through recipes in anticipation of Thanksgiving. But focusing on one day at the expense of the rest of the month is no way to live our lives. The time has come to give the other 29 days some thought. Here are 20 recipes that will not remind you Thanksgiving in the slightest. Because you're already over turkey and candied sweet potatoes, aren't you? 01 of 21 Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe France C Broccoli rabe is in season, so pair it with penne, hot Italian sausage, crushed pepper flakes, and Parmesan for dinner with a kick. More Recipes for Broccoli Rabe View Recipe 02 of 21 "Pantry Raid" Chicken Enchilada Casserole Occasional Cooker Keep black beans, taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and cornbread on hand to whip up this casserole all month. Look for certified gluten-free cornbread if you're accommodating food allergies, as recipe creator mama411 does. 27 Pantry-Friendly Dinners Ready in 45 Minutes or Less View Recipe 03 of 21 Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Mart "I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick," recipe creator MIAMI BEACH writes. View Recipe 04 of 21 Chef John's Cassoulet catherine.drew This traditional French dish takes some time (including soaking dried great Northern beans overnight), but the end result would be worth the effort on a cold November night. View Recipe 05 of 21 Asian Orange Chicken SunnyDaysNora Use in-season oranges to make this sweet, zesty dish that our home cooks serve over rice or stir-fried veggies. Asian-Style Chicken Breast Recipes View Recipe 06 of 21 World's Best Lasagna TheWickedNoodle "If you want to try a real Italian lasagna, this is the one. The sauce is the key and would be great on anything. I added more garlic, but that was it. My family and friends thought this was an old secret family recipe. It is now, and they will never know." — ITALCOOK View Recipe 07 of 21 Chef John's No-Knead Pumpkin Bread bmorecooksmore "Another Chef John Winning recipe. Easy to make but you do have to schedule your time to make [it]. I normally do not have much luck making bread but this turned out perfect." — Sherry 20 Easy Bread Recipes to Make at Home View Recipe 08 of 21 Barbecued Beef Dotdash Meredith Food Studios You don't have to light up a pit to cook this slow cooker dish, making it a surefire solution to fall barbeque cravings. View Recipe 09 of 21 Clam Chowder Shell Pasta Chef John "Pastas done with sauces inspired by famous soups? We might have stumbled upon a new category of recipe with this one!" writes Chef John. A creamy, clam chowder-inspired sauce with potatoes and bacon pairs perfectly with shell pasta in this easy dinner recipe. View Recipe 10 of 21 Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl Buckwheat Queen "Your busy weeknight needs this dish. Even your lazy Saturdays will be happy with it. My family devoured this. It's so simple to make and it is super delicious and full of flavor," Buckwheat Queen writes. "The first time I made it, I served it over rice. Second time with rice noodles. The next time I make it I'll take the advice of the other reviewer and serve as tacos with cabbage." Deliciously Different Things to Do With Ground Beef View Recipe 11 of 21 Arroz Con Pollo Allrecipes Magazine Oregano, bay leaf, garlic, black olives, raisins, and chopped pimento peppers come together in this flavorful dish. View Recipe 12 of 21 The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World the Michael Hanna Celery, bell peppers, corn, vegetarian burger crumbles, and three kinds of beans bulk up this spicy, aromatic chili. 12 Chili Cook-off Champion Recipes View Recipe 13 of 21 My Favorite Pot Roast MARKWILDER55 A one-pan pot roast serves as a solid weeknight meal thanks to potatoes, carrots, and onions. View Recipe 14 of 21 Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) PNOrangeCounty "Excellent meal! Easy to make, and the recipe allows you to add your own veggies. We used cauliflower rice instead of white rice, and it worked perfectly," Andrew Weisert says. View Recipe 15 of 21 Easy Broccoli Quiche chibi chef If you're shopping for an unbaked pie crust before Thanksgiving, go ahead and add an extra to the cart for this simple quiche. 15 Best Crowd-Pleasing Quiche Recipes View Recipe 16 of 21 One Pan Orecchiette Pasta Linda T Warm orecchiette pasta with Italian sausages would taste extra comforting on a cold night. View Recipe 17 of 21 Brodetto (Fish Stew) Ancona-Style Peter Paul de Bie A warm bowl of this tomato-based Brodetto (Fish Stew) Ancona-Style would be an excellent dish to serve on special occasions that aren't Thanksgiving. View Recipe 18 of 21 Cabbage Roll Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios This casserole boasts all the flavor of cabbage rolls without the extra time and effort. You can prep it in just 10 minutes. Top-Rated Weeknight Casserole Recipes View Recipe 19 of 21 Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Sugaplum Wilson We won't pretend this hack is Cajun Mawmaw-approved, but using rotisserie chicken makes this recipe easier to prep. View Recipe 20 of 21 Chef John's No-Knead Ciabatta Chef John With a crisp crust and soft inside, this ciabatta loaf would be perfect for sopping up gravies and pasta sauces. 15 Easy One-Dish Dinners for Busy Fall Evenings A Month's Worth of Quick and Easy Dinners View Recipe 21 of 21 More Like This naples34102 10 Quick and Easy Fall Side Dishes for Busy Weeknights 11 Simple One-Pot Meals Starring Brussels Sprouts 15 Best Stuffed Peppers Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit