On The Menu Week Of November 17th

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This week’s menu includes a little bit of everything: hearty main courses, comforting side dishes, crisp seasonal salads, warm and cozy soups, freshly baked breads, and a few sweet treats to round out each meal.

This week’s menu is filled with the kind of food that makes late fall feel extra special! Warm soups, roasted dishes, and cozy flavors fill the kitchen, making it the happiest place to be. With the season in full swing, I’m leaning into easy, comforting recipes that bring everyone to the table with little fuss.

Whether it’s a quiet dinner at home or a meal to share with family and friends, this week’s menu has something delicious for every day.

Here’s what’s On The Menu for the week of November 17th.

There’s something so comforting about a pot of soup simmering away on a chilly day. And this roasted cauliflower soup is just the kind of simple, flavorful recipe I love to make in the fall. The cauliflower is oven-roasted along with a whole head of garlic until everything is golden and caramelized. Then it’s all blended into a velvety, creamy soup that’s finished with a touch of cheddar for richness.

This is an easy, soul-warming recipe that makes the house smell amazing and comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. It’s light enough for lunch, hearty enough for dinner, and perfect with a slice of crusty bread on the side.

If you’re looking for a cozy meal that feels both nourishing and satisfying, this soup is a wonderful choice. It’s sure to become one of those recipes you turn to again and again.

Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

Feel Good Fall Salad

Overnight No Knead Sourdough Bread

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Herby Apple Cider Bacon Chicken is one of my all-time favorite fall dinners! It’s the perfect mix of savory and sweet, tender chicken baked in a creamy apple cider sauce with herbs and a little smoky bacon. The kitchen smells heavenly while it’s cooking, and every bite tastes like comfort in a dish. It’s easy enough for a weeknight but special enough to serve to company. That’s my kind of recipe!

Herby Apple Cider Bacon Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

Garlicky Roasted Cabbage Steaks

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Pork and fall go hand in hand for me! Mid-week dinners don’t have to be boring, especially when pork tenderloin is on the menu! It’s tender, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with creamy mashed cauliflower. I love the light, fresh taste of mashed cauliflower. It’s a delicious change from traditional mashed potatoes and feels a little extra special. This meal is simple, healthy, and so satisfying.

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This skillet chicken with garlic, shallots, and wine sauce is the kind of recipe that makes dinnertime feel extra special without a lot of extra work. The chicken is seared until golden, then gently simmered in a rich, fragrant sauce made with sautéed shallots, tender whole garlic cloves, white wine, and just the right touch of stock to bring it all together.

It’s rustic and elegant all at once, and it fills the kitchen with the most wonderful aroma. Serve it with something simple like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a slice of crusty bread to soak up that delicious sauce. Tonight I’m serving the chicken over wide noodles since we had mashed cauliflower last night.

This is one of those recipes that makes your table feel welcoming, even on a busy night. It’s easy enough for a weeknight, but lovely enough for guests. A beautiful example of comfort food with a little polish.

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Fridays are for laid-back meals at our house. Bobby and I like to have our son’s family over for dinner. It’s our way of easing into the weekend with something cozy and casual.

This week, we’re having these beautiful tacos. They’re full of flavor, easy to put together, and perfect for a relaxed Friday night. A little something fresh, a little something satisfying, and just right for winding down after a busy week. And most importantly our grandkids will love them.

Best Ground Beef Taco Meat Tacos

Homemade Refried Beans From Canned Pinto Beans

Fixings for Tacos

For me, it’s all about the sauce! Salmon with Creamy Mustard Sauce and Nani’s Rice is one of those meals that feels both simple and a little special. The salmon is perfectly flaky, and the creamy mustard sauce gives it just the right amount of tangy flavor. Paired with Nani’s Rice, a passed-down family recipe, reminds me of home and family dinners gathered around the table. It is quick to make, beautiful to serve, and always a favorite.

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Fall is the season of warm flavors and rustic elegance, and this baked stuffed pumpkin brings both beautifully to the table. A whole pumpkin is hollowed, filled with savory goodness, and baked until tender and golden. The presentation alone feels so special.

This is the kind of dish that makes you pause, sit down, and truly enjoy the moment. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner, a gathering with friends, or anytime you want something memorable without being complicated.

Let this recipe be your new favorite when you want fall on a plate. Comforting, flavorful, and perfectly seasonal.

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There’s something so wonderfully cozy about autumn baking, and this pumpkin coffee cake with streusel topping is one of those recipes that captures that feeling perfectly. Moist, spiced pumpkin cake meets a rich streusel topping with a sweet pumpkin glaze.

Serve it with your morning coffee, bring it out for brunch, or slice it for an afternoon treat. This is one of those baked goods that brings warmth and a delicious aroma to the kitchen.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake With Streusel Topping And a Pumpkin Glaze

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BEEF STROGANOFF sound so good when the weather gets cooler!

Don’t you love a PASTA RECIPE that is made in one pot? Me too!

I’m making this ROASTED PUMPKIN SOUP for sure!

This SAUSAGE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH is a perfect fall meal!

PUMPKIN SPICE BAKED OATMEAL is my favorite fall breakfast.

I’m pouring HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE CREAMER over the baked oatmeal. YUM

It’s Bobby’s Birthday on Monday so we will celebrate on the Saturday before. I’m making this gorgeous PUMPKIN TOFFEE CRUNCH CAKE.

PUMPKIN PASTA IN GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE… need I say more?

Are these soup or pies? BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP MINI PIES. Wow! Gotta make these!

This HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH is easy!

Beautiful BAKED APPLES WITH OATMEAL.

More Recipes To Enjoy

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Happy cooking, friends…