We have no shortage of Thanksgiving recipes in our archives, but we also have plenty of weeknight meals and baking projects to get you through the 29 other days of November (okay, 28 if we’re counting the inevitable day of leftovers). Think a cozy chicken casserole, apple-studded lentil soup, and maple pumpkin French toast.
From quick dinners to decadent desserts, here are 15 fall-friendly recipes to make tonight.
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Lentil Soup with Apple and Bacon
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This savory-sweet soup from cookbook author Vivian Howard features smoky bacon, Granny Smith apples, and green lentils that retain their shape in an aromatic broth.
02 of 15
Maple-Miso Chicken Thighs
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Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared until golden brown for this weeknight dish from F&W recipe developer Julia Levy. The rendered fat forms the base of an umami-packed pan sauce.
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Creamy Gnocchi Soup
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Store-bought potato gnocchi soak up a creamy, garlicky broth in this easy dish from F&W recipe developer Marianne Williams, which is loaded with Italian sausage and curly kale.
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Garlic–Soy Sauce Noodles
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
This 30-minute dish from chef Melissa King stars crisp-chewy noodles that are tossed in an ultra-savory combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Maggi seasoning.
05 of 15
Chicken Amandine Casserole
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This cozy casserole from F&W recipe developer Jasmine Smith is layered with nutty wild rice, rotisserie chicken, sauteed mushrooms, and crisp-tender green beans. Toasty sliced almonds and crisp bacon top it off.
06 of 15
Chipotle Butter Steak Bites
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
For this 20-minute dinner from F&W food editor Paige Grandjean, cubes of seared boneless rib eye or strip steak are coated in a smoky tequila-infused sauce made with canned chipotles in adobo.
07 of 15
Sweet Potato Quiche Lorraine
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Shredded sweet potatoes are turned into a crust for this luscious quiche Lorraine filled with eggs, bacon, Gruyère, and Parmiggiano-Reggiano from Marianne Williams.
08 of 15
Miso-Caramel Apple Turnovers
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
For this craveable dessert from Paige Grandjean, chopped apples are simmered in a miso-spiked caramel sauce and encased in store-bought puff pastry that is baked until golden brown.
09 of 15
Baked Feta Pasta
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless
Pints of cherry tomatoes and a block of sheep-milk feta cheese transform into the creamy sauce for this pasta dinner from Jasmine Smith, inspired by the viral TikTok dish; harissa adds a spicy kick.
10 of 15
Crispy Oven-Fried Brussels Sprouts
Food & Wine / Photo Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless
Achieve crunchy brussels sprouts without frying. These crisp-edged oven-baked sprouts from F&W recipe developer Melissa Gray-Streett are the perfect vehicle for a smoky sun-dried tomato aïoli.
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Sheet Pan Chili Crisp Chicken
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless
Chili crisp- and honey-glazed chicken legs work double duty in this sheet pan dinner from Jasmine Smith: They’re the main event, and their rendered fat and juices are soaked up by Broccolini and sweet potatoes.
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Maple Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
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This irresistible brunch dish from chef Caroline Corrente — made with pillowy challah, pumpkin puree, maple sugar, and warm spices — is topped off with a toasty pecan-studded crumble.
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Chicken Vesuvio Pasta
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This linguine dish from F&W associate food editor Andee Gosnell adapts the flavors of a classic Chicago chicken dinner for pasta night, with boneless chicken, sweet peas, and a creamy white wine sauce.
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Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry with Brussels Sprouts
Food & Wine / Photo by Carson Downing / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Props Styling by Lexi Juhl
This simple stir-fry from chef Molly Yeh tosses chunks of boneless chicken breast with halved brussels sprouts and a garlicky, tahini-laced sesame-soy sauce.
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Hong Kong–Style Stuffed French Toast
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
Crisp on the outside and custardy on the inside, this peanut butter–stuffed French toast from Melissa King is finished with a sweetened condensed milk drizzle and crumbles of lap cheong (Chinese sausage).
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