21 Easy Weeknight Dinners for November
Nina Moskowitz
Updated
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Greek yogurt tenderizes the chicken quickly, but the real weeknight win is the broiler : just 15 minutes under high heat, and you’ve got dinner.
Juicy chicken meatballs and crisp-tender sesame green beans roast on opposite sides of the same sheet pan, streamlining both dinner prep and cleanup. See recipe.
(Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams)
This speedy stir-fry recipe
brings together thin strips of boneless pork shoulder and crisp-tender bok choy for a satisfying, weeknight-ready dinner. See recipe.
(Photo by Alex Lau, styling by Sean Dooley)
Savory ground beef, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables turn a bowl of steamed rice into a satisfying Japanese dinner that’s ready in 35 minutes.
Give boxed stuffing mix
a new lease on life with this clever, holiday-inspired crust. Mixed with Parmesan, lemon zest, parsley, and butter, it gives tender fish a golden, crispy topping. Genius. See recipe.
(Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Emilie Fosnocht, prop styling by Emma Ringness)
Brushed with a sticky, sweet teriyaki sauce, then hurled under the broiler, this salmon develops a glossy, caramelized finish in a matter of minutes. See recipe.
(Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Erika Joyce, Prop Styling by Sean Dooley)
This easy sheet-pan dinner pairs tender cod with a savory chorizo topping. Big flavor, minimal effort, and only one pan to wash.
Canned chickpeas and frozen spinach
make this richly spiced saag quick to prepare—and any leftovers taste even better the next day. See recipe.
(Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Leslie Raney Garetto, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness)
Inspired by satay, this saucy, lip-smacking tofu dish
comes together in 30 minutes in just one skillet
—so cleanup is a breeze. See recipe.
(Photograph by Elizabeth Coetzee, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht)
Cheesy, creamy, and deeply comforting, these fondue-inspired beans bring a little alpine indulgence to an ordinary Tuesday. Serving them over crusty bread is a must.
Nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and hot Italian sausage make this an easy dinner bursting with fall flavors. One reader reports, “Made me feel like a 5-star chef.” See recipe.
(Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness)
Buttery, garlicky shrimp scampi
meets pasta in this weeknight-friendly dinner. A splash of white wine and a pinch of red pepper flakes make the sauce sing. See recipe.
(Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Prop Styling by Alex Massillon, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht)
Canned butternut squash purée (find it by the canned pumpkin
!) makes this cozy, cold-weather recipe come together in a snap. Vegetable broth and certified vegetarian parm
keep it meat-free, but chicken broth works if that’s what you’ve got. See recipe.
(Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Sean Dooley)
Four ingredients are all you need for these grown-up buttered noodles. Toasted almonds and parsley are totally optional, but add welcome texture and zing. See recipe.
(Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen)
Pumpkin purée adds richness, body, and a gentle orange hue to this speedy ground beef chili, letting the flavors of the spices and aromatics shine.
Roasted squash, crispy bacon, and crunchy walnuts turn chopped salad into a proper fall dinner. Use pre-cut butternut squash
to streamline prep. See recipe.
(Photograph by Aaron Barton, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alexandra Massillon)
This comforting chicken noodle soup is ideal for chilly evenings or sick days
. Chicken breast, kabocha squash, and tiny ditalini cook right in the broth. See recipe.
(Photo by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca)
A vegetarian spin on the classic Reuben
swaps in hearty kale for the meat but keeps the melty cheese and tangy sauerkraut. One reader reports, “I didn’t miss the pastrami one bit.” See recipe.
(Photo by Chelsea Kyle)
Made almost entirely from pantry ingredients—S&B curry powder, red lentils, crushed tomatoes, and coconut milk—this cozy soup is, as one reviewer puts it, “way more delicious than it should be.” See recipe.
(Photo by Alex Lau)
When dinner needs to get on the table pronto, a tuna melt is hard to beat: pantry-friendly, cheesy, and comforting. See recipe.
(Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams)
This fiery soup has a shockingly trim ingredient list: curry paste ( we like Maesri
), a can of pumpkin purée, and coconut milk. Perfect for busy November weeknights. See recipe.
(Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Prop Styling by Linden Elstran, Food Styling Kaitlin Wayne)
Gochujang Yogurt Chicken
1
of 26
Greek yogurt tenderizes the chicken quickly, but the real weeknight win is the broiler : just 15 minutes under high heat, and you’ve got dinner.
Fondue beans on toast, stuffing-crusted fish, butternut squash orzo, and more cozy dinners for peak fall.
Originally Appeared on Bon Appétit
