Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving 20 Things to Cook This Month That Have Nothing to Do With Thanksgiving By Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue works as an associate commerce editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, and her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 1, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Harry Wetzel If you're like us, you spend almost all of November sifting through recipes in anticipation of Thanksgiving. But focusing on one day at the expense of the rest of the month is no way to live our lives. The time has come to give the other 29 days some thought. Here are 20 recipes that will not remind you Thanksgiving in the slightest. Because you're already over turkey and candied sweet potatoes, aren't you? 01 of 20 Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe View Recipe France C Broccoli rabe is in season, so pair it with penne, hot Italian sausage, crushed pepper flakes, and Parmesan for dinner with a kick. More Recipes for Broccoli Rabe 02 of 20 "Pantry Raid" Chicken Enchilada Casserole View Recipe Keep black beans, taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and cornbread on hand to whip up this casserole all month. Look for certified gluten-free cornbread if you're accommodating food allergies, recipe creator mama411 says. 27 Pantry-Friendly Dinners Ready in 45 Minutes or Less 03 of 20 Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice View Recipe Mart "I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick," recipe creator MIAMI BEACH writes. Cajun Dishes So Good Even Your Mawmaw Would Approve 04 of 20 Chef John's Cassoulet View Recipe catherine.drew This traditional French dish takes some time (including soaking dried great Northern beans overnight), but the end result would be worth the effort on a cold November night. 05 of 20 Asian Orange Chicken View Recipe Harry Wetzel Use in-season oranges to make this sweet, zesty dish that our home cooks serve over rice or stir-fried veggies. Asian-Style Chicken Breast Recipes 06 of 20 World's Best Lasagna View Recipe TheWickedNoodle "If you want to try a real Italian lasagna, this is the one. The sauce is the key and would be great on anything. I added more garlic, but that was it. My family and friends thought this was an old secret family recipe. It is now, and they will never know." — ITALCOOK 07 of 20 Grandma VanDoren's White Bread View Recipe Rae "This is a delicious bread, but the best part about it is how fast and easy it is. It rises so quickly." — LovesCheese 20 Easy Bread Recipes to Make at Home 08 of 20 Barbecued Beef View Recipe Christina You don't have to light up a pit to cook this slow cooker dish, making it a surefire solution to fall barbeque cravings. 09 of 20 Fish Chowder View Recipe SunnyByrd "The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California, shared this favorite, quick, and easy recipe with my sister during a fish festival. It's one of the best chowders I've had, and my kids love it, too! We top with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice," recipe creator AMYTHE writes. See our entire collection of Chowder Recipes here. 10 of 20 Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl View Recipe fabeverydayblog "Your busy weeknight needs this dish. Even your lazy Saturdays will be happy with it. My family devoured this. It's so simple to make and it is super delicious and full of flavor," Buckwheat Queen writes. "The first time I made it, I served it over rice. Second time with rice noodles. The next time I make it I'll take the advice of the other reviewer and serve as tacos with cabbage." Deliciously Different Things to Do With Ground Beef 11 of 20 Arroz Con Pollo View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Oregano, bay leaf, garlic, black olives, raisins, and chopped pimento peppers come together in this flavorful dish. 12 of 20 The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World View Recipe the Michael Hanna Celery, bell peppers, corn, vegetarian burger crumbles, and three kinds of beans bulk up this spicy, aromatic chili. 12 Chili Cook-off Champion Recipes 13 of 20 My Favorite Pot Roast View Recipe MARKWILDER55 A one-pan pot roast serves as a solid weeknight meal thanks to potatoes, carrots, and onions. 35 Healthy Recipes That Put Fall Produce to Good Use 14 of 20 Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) View Recipe dm11 "Excellent meal! Easy to make, and the recipe allows you to add your own veggies. We used cauliflower rice instead of white rice, and it worked perfectly," Andrew Weisert says. 15 of 20 Easy Broccoli Quiche View Recipe chibi chef If you're shopping for an unbaked pie crust before Thanksgiving, go ahead and add an extra to the cart for this simple quiche. 15 Best Crowd-Pleasing Quiche Recipes 16 of 20 One Pan Orecchiette Pasta View Recipe Linda T Warm orecchiette pasta with Italian sausages would taste extra comforting on a cold night. 17 of 20 Brodetto (Fish Stew) Ancona-Style View Recipe Peter Paul de Bie A warm bowl of this tomato-based Brodetto (Fish Stew) Ancona-Style would be an excellent dish to serve on special occasions that aren't Thanksgiving. 18 of 20 Cabbage Roll Casserole View Recipe Mary Claire Lagroue This casserole boasts all the flavor of cabbage rolls without the extra time and effort. You can prep it in just 10 minutes. Top-Rated Weeknight Casserole Recipes 19 of 20 Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo View Recipe Sugaplum Wilson We won't pretend this hack is Cajun Mawmaw-approved, but using rotisserie chicken makes this recipe easier to prep. 20 of 20 Chef John's No-Knead Ciabatta View Recipe Chef John With a crisp crust and soft inside, this ciabatta loaf would be perfect for sopping up gravies and pasta sauces. 15 Easy One-Dish Dinners for Busy Fall Evenings A Month's Worth of Quick and Easy Dinners Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit