November is a great month for cooks: Thanksgiving’s on the horizon, the weather’s turning colder, and the markets are full of hearty winter vegetables. Here are 17 dishes we’re looking forward to cooking this month, from rich, tender lamb roast to dark walnut pie with sour whipped cream.
Heston Blumenthal, chef at the Fat Duck in Bray, England, was inspired by his trip to Transylvania in this dish. Blumenthal substitutes spelt, a wheat berry found in most supermarkets, for the more common short-grain rice to give the risotto a nutty and wholesome flavor.
Cocoa powder enriches these braised beef short ribs. Get the recipe for Braised Short Ribs with Celery Root Pureé »
Eva Powell, a former elementary-school librarian in Mitchell, Indiana, has won the town’s pudding contest five times with her recipe for persimmon pudding with a crispy, cake-like crust.
This rich, smooth soup highlights and balances the gentle flavors of fennel and leek with spices and a bracing addition of Pernod. See the recipe for Cream of Fennel Soup »
Browned butter accentuates the flavor of earthy walnuts and a sour cream topping offsets the richness of the filling for a balanced, delectable dessert.
If you find yourself with a surplus of fresh cranberries, these elegant cakes are the perfect solution. They can be cooked in individual miniature pans, or in a single skillet for convenience. Get the recipe for Apple and Cranberry Upside-Down Cakes »
