4 Fast, Fresh, and Turkey-Free Dishes to Make in November

These fast and easy recipes (that that have nothing to do with turkey) will keep things interesting all month.
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Believe it or not, Thanksgiving isn’t the only meal this month. Here’s what to cook the other 29 days:

Our marinade works on short ribs (pictured), pork, or chicken.

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Magic Marinade

Big flavor comes in small slices. In our homemade riff on Korean barbecue, we cut very thin strips of meat, whose surface area can absorb a hot-sweet-salty marinade in minutes—not hours. Then all we need are some lettuce cups and store-bought kimchi, and dinner’s practically ready.

Get the Recipe: Basic Bulgogi

A handful of chopped almonds creates a crunchy top crust.

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No Flour, No Problem

Olive oil and almonds keep it moist. Eggs keep it together. Chocolate and sugar keep it delicious. Who’s missing gluten now?


Fresh pineapple is ideal, but canned will do in a pinch.

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Tropic Wonder

Coming soon to a kitchen near you: an escapist fantasy set under the sun, starring spicy-fruity glazed chicken. (Spoiler alert: Your opinion of pineapple could change forever.)


Slaw (without almonds) can be made 1 day ahead.

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Slaw in Order

Crunchy raw broccoli and brussels sprouts meet their match in a punchy triumvirate of olives, anchovies, and lemon juice.


Oh, you didn't think we forgot about Thanksgiving, did you?: