10 Entertaining Recipes You Loved This Month

Pull out your sweaters and scarves -- November is finally here. You’re officially looking for any excuse to crack open your oven and invite warmth into the kitchen for the oncoming festivities and Thanksgiving feasts. This month you loved herby root vegetables, cooked any which way, and craved homey breads, nutty Brussels sprouts, and hearty one-pot dishes. Your favorite warm, robust ingredients -- like sage, kale, and apples -- showed up on your plates night after night.

These recipes fit in nicely with your holiday meal planning needs; most can be made in advance, and all of them will please a crowd. They're perfect for gatherings with friends and family -- just be sure to have a good cocktail recipe handy, too.

Brown Butter Bourbon Banana Bread by Jennifer Perillo

 

Strata with Sausage and Greens by Merrill Stubbs

 

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing by Kendra Vaculin

 

Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple with Pearl Onions and Crispy Sage by Kendra Vaculin 

 

Red Pepper and Cauliflower Chowder by Kendra Vaculin 

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears and Pistachios by Bevi

 

Pear and Almond Cake by Sarah Jampel

 

Warming Red Pozole by monkey mom

 

Kale Pesto Orecchiette by Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast

 

Apple Cheddar Muffins by fiveandspice