On The Menu Week Of November 3rd

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On The Menu this week features everything from hearty main dishes and comforting sides to crisp salads, cozy soups, homemade breads, and sweet desserts.

Whether you’re cooking for a busy family, planning ahead for the week, or just looking for something new to try, this menu offers ideas to inspire you and bring the joy of home-cooked food back to your table.

This week’s menu is filled with cozy, satisfying recipes that celebrate all the wonderful flavors of fall. Think warm spices, savory herbs, and rich, hearty meals that bring everyone to the table. You’ll find soups, casseroles, slow-roasted meats, and easy sides that make your home feel even more welcoming.

As we get closer to the holidays, I’m leaning into simple, soul-warming meals that make dinnertime easy but still feel special. This week’s recipes are just that. Seasonal, delicious, and perfect for feeding your hungry crew.

Here’s what’s On The Menu for the week of November 3rd.

Fall is the perfect time for a big bowl of hearty soup, and this Sausage and Kale Soup checks all the boxes. It’s warm, satisfying, and so easy to put together, even on a busy weeknight.

I’ll be making a few small changes to the recipe to suit my own tastes. I’m not a big fan of kale, so I’ll be swapping it for Swiss chard. And instead of chickpeas, I’ll be using cannellini beans for a creamier texture and a little extra richness. That’s the beauty of a good soup recipe… It’s easy to make it your own.

This is one of those recipes that makes your home smell amazing and brings everyone to the table. It’s definitely going into my fall meal rotation.

Sausage and Kale Soup

Butter Topped Beer Bread

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I grew up eating salmon cakes, but the ones on tonight’s menu are not my mom’s!

These are filled with aromatics and have such a gorgeous complex flavor. And I serve them with homemade tartar sauce, which is so much better than anything you can buy in a store! I make these salmon cakes every other week. They are wonderful for lunch the next day, and they are so good for me… and you!

If you don’t have an Air Fryer, this is the one I recommend and use.

Healthy and Delicious Salmon Cakes

Mushroom and Wild Rice Pilaf

Perfectly Roasted Asparagus

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I usually grill flank steak quickly over high heat, but this week I’m trying something a little different and roasting it in the oven. Flank steak is one of our favorite cuts of beef. It’s full of flavor, cooks quickly, and this recipe makes it easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

One of the things I love most about meals like this is the leftovers. I’ll be saving whatever we don’t eat for Saturday’s lunch or dinner, and maybe even a sandwich or salad later in the week. Cook once, enjoy twice, or even three times.

And what goes better with steak than a big spoonful of mashed potatoes? I’m trying something new there, too. Not everyone in our family loves plain mashed potatoes, so I like to mix in other vegetables for a little variety. Sometimes I add celery root, but tonight I’m planning to mash them with sautéed leeks. The mild onion flavor from the leeks is so delicious and adds a little something special to the dish. I think it will pair beautifully with the steak.

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We really do eat with our eyes first, and this bone-in pork chop recipe is absolutely beautiful. Just looking at it makes me hungry. The presentation is stunning, but the flavors are what truly make it special.

And those grilled polenta cakes? They sound divine. I’m planning to swap out the goat cheese for feta, which has a nice salty bite that I think will pair perfectly with the creamy polenta and juicy pork chops. This meal feels both rustic and elegant, and I can’t wait to give it a try.

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The story goes that after a long evening of cooking for others, a tired chef would make himself a humble plate of “bacon and eggs” using pasta, and that’s how Pasta Carbonara was born. However it came to be, I think we can all agree this dish is a gift to the world.

Carbonara is creamy, salty, rich, and comforting, all without using cream. It’s one of those recipes that feels elegant but is incredibly simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand. Pasta, eggs, cheese, and pancetta or bacon come together in just a few steps to create something truly delicious.

This dish should absolutely be part of your recipe rotation. It’s a lifesaver when you don’t know what to cook and don’t have time to run to the store. Quick, easy, and always satisfying.

Spaghetti Carbonara

The Best Homemade Caesar Salad

Citrus Herb Marinated Olives

There’s nothing quite like a delicious, hot ham ball! They are a Lancaster County treat. However, today’s recipe comes from Iowa. So apparently, Iowans know a delightful thing, too! These tasty ham meatballs are made with ground ham and not ground pork. If you can find ground ham, I urge you to make this glorious dish.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed family meal or hosting friends and want something with flavour and flair, this recipe brings both ease and elegance. Grab your baking dish, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to enjoy a dish that tastes like home, only a little more exciting.

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Sometimes you want dinner to feel a little special and come together quickly—and that’s exactly what this creamy mustard‑chicken delivers. With just a handful of ingredients, including chicken, cream, Dijon mustard, and whole‑grain mustard. This recipe gives you big flavour without big fuss. Recipe Tin Eats

What makes it even better is its versatility. Use thighs or breast, skip or include fresh tarragon, and serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up that velvety sauce. Perfect for a weeknight when you want something simple yet elegant.

This dish deserves a spot in your dinner rotation. It takes hardly any time, uses ingredients you probably already have, and delivers a rich, satisfying result. A real win for busy nights.

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There’s something truly comforting about a coffee cake that tastes like fall and looks like it belongs at a weekend breakfast spread. This Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake from Sprinkle Some Sugar is exactly that: rich pumpkin flavor, cozy spices, a crunchy streusel topping, and a drizzled vanilla glaze that makes it feel special. Sprinkle Some Sugar

Whether you’re hosting brunch, treating your family after a chilly morning, or simply craving something sweet and seasonal, this cake hits all the right notes. It’s the kind of recipe that invites everyone to pause, sip a warm drink, and savor the moment. Make it, share it, and enjoy how it fills your kitchen with the scent of autumn.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup is so warm and delicious and perfect for fall!

I’m putting Gnocchi With Butternut Squash on my must-make list.

Pumpkin Magic Custard Cake is my perfect fall dessert. I love all custards.

The best use of a cast iron pan… Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes.

A wonderful appetizer for groups… Fall Charcuterie Board.

Beef Enchilada Stuffed Acorn Squash is an amazing combination of fall and Tex-Mex!

I make a double batch of Chili and freeze it for dinners and lunches when I’m busy.

Can you make a scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Maple Syrup Glaze from a white box cake?

Need an easy game day recipe or a great lunch or dish to take to a fall gathering? How about Pumpkin Ricotta Flatbread.

Quintessential fall Pumpkin Bread.

Honey Mustard Chicken with Brussel Sprouts is a delicous one pan meal.

Try Pumpin Sage Polenta for your next side dish!

More Recipes To Enjoy

Fall Soup Recipes- Warm up your autumn days with these 7 delicious and comforting fall soup recipes that are perfect for cozy meals at home.

Favorite Fall Recipes – Enjoy the best of fall cooking with seasonal recipes full of comfort and flavor, perfect for all seasons.

Easy Dinner Recipe Roundup– Get 45 quick and delicious recipes in our easy dinners roundup. From one-pan wonders to 30-minute meals, simplify your cooking while savoring mouthwatering flavors.

Happy cooking, friends…