The Florida air is starting to feel a little cooler and football is in full swing, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to put together a November meal plan!
For a home cook, November is a dreamy month for cooking, especially for those of us who love to host! From Thanksgiving to gameday to cozy nights in, there are plenty of opportunities to create an incredible meal for family and friends. In Florida, there’s an added bonus: Tons of fresh produce that make seasonal cooking downright delicious.
In this month’s To Cook list, you’ll find tons of recipes featuring in-season Florida produce. Thanks to my stocked pantry, planning meals around seasonal produce helps keeps my grocery bill at Publix down and lets me feed loved ones with healthy, nutritious meals all month long.
Here’s what’s on my November meal plan.
Read more: November Meal Plan: 10 Recipes with Seasonal Florida ProduceWhat Produce is in Season in Florida in November?
Fresh produce feels endless in Florida in November…and that’s because it kind of is! From fresh citrus to fall staples like squash, you’ll find something for everyone at your local farmer’s market (or at Publix) this month.
- Apple
- Avocado
- Bell Pepper
- Carambola
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Mushroom
- Orange
- Passion Fruit
- Peanut
- Radish
- Snap Bean
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- Tangerine
- Tomato
November Meal Plan
Citrus season is, ahem, heating, which means you’ll find plenty of oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines at your grocery store. You’ll find some of my favorite citrus recipes in the September meal plan.
This month, though, I’m focusing on traditional fall staples in my meal plan, like squash and sweet corn.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie
When I saw this mouthwatering pie on Sally’s Baking Recipes, I could not save it fast enough! With apples in season (and on sale) in Florida, this might just be the perfect desert for Thanksgiving dinner.
Sally’s recipes are so thorough, and I always feel like I learn something new about the baking techniques or the science behind crafting the perfect sweet treat. Excited to try this one!
Red Bell Pepper and Kale Stir Fry
Red bell pepper + kale = the ultimate fall side dish! With a stockpile of meat in my freezer (thanks, Publix BOGOs!), stirfrys will likely be a huge part of my November menus! This easy veggie side dish from Food & Wine looks delish and like the perfect addition to a weeknight dinner.
Eggplant Parmesan
With eggplant in season, November is the perfect time to experiment with this spin on chicken parm. This Love and Lemons version uses a ton of pantry staples and looks as delicious as it does easy to make!
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This butternut squash macaroni and cheese recipe from The Girl on Bloor is tried, true and freezer-friendly! I made this gem last year and was thrilled with the results!
You can make it in the Instant Pot, which makes it extra-easy to throw together, and it makes for excellent freezer-friendly leftovers. I froze several portions in aluminum pans for quick meals later in the month.
Stuffed Acorn Squash
This stuffed acorn squash recipe from Well Plated uses so many in-season ingredients, from squash to apples to mushrooms. It also calls for fall seasonings, like allspice and nutmeg, for a flavor profile that just screams cozy! This also looks freezer friendly, which is an added bonus for the busy fall season!
Apple Fruit Salad
Fruit salad for fall? Say less — I’m already sold! This Apple Fruit Salad from Cooking Classy will undoubtedly make an appearance at an upcoming Jaguars watch party with family and friends. Yummy, a little sweet and packed with in-season ingredients, it looks like the perfect side dish for a hungry crowd.
Wild Rice Harvest Bowls with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
This hearty harvest bowl from Iowa Girl Eats is so tasty and filling, you’ll want to eat it every single day. I made this gem last year and have been counting the minutes until it was time to make it again! With butternut squash, apples and Brussel spouts in excess at Publix, it looks like now is definitely the time to add this to the dinner rotation!
Corn Chowder
Fall in Florida is a little weird. Sometimes, the weather calls for a hearty soup dinner. Sometimes, it’s so warm, soup just won’t do. This corn chowder from Allrecipes is for the former: the crisp days when a warm soup is just what the doctor ordered. I can’t wait to try this with the corn and potatoes I’ve seen pouring into the grocery store.
Green Bean Casserole
No Thanksgiving table is complete without green bean casserole, and this recipe from Pinch of Yum looks like a divine addition to your table! I plan to take it for a test run early this month — mainly because you can never have enough green bean casserole!
Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites
Seasonal flavors belong in breakfast, too! This egg bite recipe from The Defined Dish looks like the perfect make-ahead breakfast to have on hand for when Thanksgiving prep gets a little too hectic! Filled with roasted red peppers and hearty kale, it looks delicious, nutritious and filling.
Which of these recipes will you add to your November meal plan? Happy cooking!
Which of these recipes will you add to your September meal plan? Happy cooking!
