Sure, everyone was cooking Thanksgiving dishes throughout November, but that certainly wasn't all!
Among Rach's popular 60-minute Thanksgiving menu and Pamela Salzman's Make-Ahead Freezer Stuffing were a bunch of cozy casseroles and holiday desserts that you couldn't get enough of.
1. Rachael's Cider Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
Sweet-tart cider and salty bacon add cozy, fall flavor to this easy chicken and veggie meal.
Watch Rach make it in the video above!
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Cider Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
2. Rachael's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
This cheesy casserole is traditionally made with rotisserie chicken, but could be just as tasty using diced or pulled leftover turkey.
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
3. Rachael's Rolled Turkey Meatloaf and Autumn Spiced Tomato Sauce
Layers of meat, cheese, hearty greens, and prosciutto—yum! Served with roasted broccolini and baby carrots.
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Rolled Turkey Meatloaf and Autumn Spiced Tomato Sauce
Frozen breaded chicken cutlets + jarred sauce make this recipe from QVC host David Venable doable just about any night of the week.
GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Parmesan Casserole
5. Pumpkin Pie Spiced Dutch Baby With Pears & Sticky Maple Nuts
This egg-y, crepe-like puffed-up pancake dessert gets topped with sauteed pears, maple nuts and vanilla ice cream.
GET THE RECIPE: Pumpkin Pie Spiced Dutch Baby With Pears & Sticky Maple Nuts
6. Rachael's Stroganoff Casserole
How do you upgrade a classic? By melting a layer of gruyere cheese on top, for starters!
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Stroganoff Casserole
7. Cranberry & Cardamom Upside-Down Cake
This simple, sweet-tart dessert is made with fresh cranberries—and topped with walnut-flavored whipped cream.
GET THE RECIPE: Cranberry & Cardamom Upside-Down Cake
8. Gail Simmons' Make-Ahead Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie
Gail Simmons’ recipe takes the holiday classic—pecan pie—to the next level. AND it can be made 2 weeks ahead!
GET THE RECIPE: Gail Simmons' Make-Ahead Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie
9. Alan Alda's Favorite Pasta Bake: Maccheroni all’Ultima Moda 1841 alla Napoletana
This recipe sounds fancy but is really easy. It comes from a 1989 classic Italian cookbook and calls for soaking dried pasta in olive oil before baking.
GET THE RECIPE: Alan Alda's Favorite Pasta Bake: Maccheroni all’Ultima Moda 1841 alla Napoletana
10. Rachael's Pasta with Portobellos, Cherry Tomatoes and Dark Greens
Dried porcinis and fresh portobellos give this meat-free pasta a rich, earthy flavor.
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Pasta with Portobellos, Cherry Tomatoes and Dark Greens
