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What to Make for Family Dinner in November?

mgr inż. Marta Wiśniewska
2023-11-01
As November arrives, we transition from October into full autumn duties. The days become shorter, and the pace of life remains intense, especially before the upcoming holidays. As the vacation season becomes a memory, it's important to ensure healthy, tasty meals for your family that can be prepared quickly and without unnecessary stress. Therefore, in today's article, as every month, I present a series of quick dinner recipes, perfect for November, allowing you to enjoy the taste of autumn without spending too much time in the kitchen.
What to Make for Family Dinner in November?

The recipes are tailored to meet the needs of a typical family of four (2+2).

Chanterelle Feast with Pasta and Tomatoes

⌛ Preparation Time: approx. 15min

Ingredients:One serving provides:

 

  • 280 g Whole grain pasta

  • 20 g Olive oil (4 x teaspoon)

  • 2.4 g Dried thyme (8 x pinch)

  • 20 g Garlic (4 x clove)

  • 360 g Chanterelles

  • 1020 g Tomatoes (6 x piece)

  • 48 g Grated parmesan cheese (6 x tablespoon)

  • 400 g Chicken breast

  • 3.6 g Pepper (1 x teaspoon)

  • 1 g Salt (3 x pinch)

 

  • 543 kcal 

  • 40g protein

  • 14g fat

  • 69g carbohydrates 

 

 

 

 

📋 Preparation: 
Cook the pasta al dente. Wash and dry the chanterelles, cutting larger ones in half. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter, add chopped garlic and fresh thyme, fry for 1 minute. Next, add diced meat and sauté. Then add the chanterelles and fry for 1-2 minutes on high heat without stirring. When the mushrooms start releasing water, add chopped tomatoes and fry for about 2-3 minutes, stirring. Remove the pan from heat, add parmesan and cooked pasta, mix thoroughly. Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Baked Dish with Meat, Mozzarella, Vegetables, and Potatoes

⌛ Preparation Time: approx. 10min + (30 min in the oven)  

Ingredients:One serving provides: 

  • 80 g Pesto (8 x tablespoon)

  • 600 g Turkey breast

  • 500 g Light mozzarella cheese (2 x piece)

  • 680 g Tomatoes (4 x piece)

  • 700 g Broccoli (28 x floret)

  • 2.4 g Black pepper (8 x pinch)

  • 16 g Garlic (2 x teaspoon)

  • 600 g Potatoes (8 x piece)

  • 546 kcal 

  • 65g protein

  • 12g fat

  • 50g carbohydrates  

 

 

 

📋 Preparation: 

Slice the meat into thin fillets, then season and spread with pesto. Peel the potatoes and slice them into rounds. Slice mozzarella and tomato into thin slices.

Arrange the meat in a baking dish, then layer with slices of mozzarella and tomato. Fill the rest of the dish with broccoli florets and sliced potatoes. Sprinkle with spices.

Bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes at 200 degrees.

Chicken in Peanut Sauce with Vegetables

⌛ Preparation Time: approx. 20min

Ingredients:One serving provides:

  • 400 g Chicken breast

  • 400 g Yellow bell pepper (2 x piece)

  • 32 g Honey (4 x teaspoon)

  • 20 g Dark soy sauce (4 x teaspoon)

  • 12 g Lemon juice (4 x teaspoon)

  • 24 g Parsley (4 x teaspoon)

  • 20 g Olive oil (4 x teaspoon)

  • 0.6 g Salt (2 x pinch)

  • 600 g Zucchini (2 x piece)

  • 200 g Onion (2 x piece)

  • 40 g Peanut butter (4 x teaspoon)

  • 20 g Rapeseed oil (4 x teaspoon)

  • 200 g Parboiled rice

  • 563

  •  kcal 

  • 35g protein

  • 19g fat

  • 65g carbohydrates

 

 

 

 

 

📋 Preparation:

Dice the meat and season with salt and pepper. Also, dice the vegetables finely. Prepare the sauce by mixing olive oil, honey, soy sauce, and peanut butter.

Heat oil in a pan, then add meat and onion. Fry for about 3 minutes. Then add the rest of the vegetables and pour in the sauce after a short time. Simmer on the pan for a few more minutes. Serve the dish with cooked rice. Garnish with parsley.

Vegetable Stew with Lentils

⌛ Preparation Time: approx. 40min

Ingredients:One serving provides: 

  • 400 g Mushrooms

  • 200 g Onion (2 x piece)

  • 400 g Yellow bell pepper (2 x piece)

  • 460 g Red bell pepper (2 x piece)

  • 450 g Potato (6 x piece)

  • 960 g Vegetable broth (4 x cup)

  • 24 g Parsley (4 x teaspoon)

  • 40 g Olive oil (4 x tablespoon)

  • 20 g Garlic (4 x clove)

  • 8 g Sweet paprika powder (2 x teaspoon)

  • 10 g Cumin (2 x teaspoon)

  • 1.2 g Bay leaf (4 x piece)

  • 1.2 g Allspice (4 x pinch)

  • 1.2 g Salt (4 x pinch)

  • 2.388 g Black pepper (7.96 x pinch)

  • 240 g Lentils (16 x tablespoon)

  • 530 kcal 

  • 24g protein

  • 12g fat

  • 87g carbohydrates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

📋 Preparation: 

Add pressed garlic to heated oil. Then add diced mushrooms, onion, and bell peppers. After 5 minutes, add diced potatoes. Pour in broth or water and season. Cook covered until potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Near the end of cooking, add lentils and cook for a few more minutes. Season the dish with salt and pepper. Finally, sprinkle generously with chopped parsley.

Quick Chicken in Honey-Mustard Sauce

⌛ Preparation Time: approx. 15min

Ingredients: One serving provides: 

  • 400 g Chicken breast

  • 280 g Whole grain pasta (4 x cup)

  • 32 g Ground garlic (4 x teaspoon)

  • 8 g Dried oregano (2 x tablespoon)

  • 1.2 g Salt (4 x pinch)

  • 200 g Onion (2 x piece)

  • 400 g Natural yogurt (400 x gram)

  • 80 g Mustard (8 x teaspoon)

  • 24 g Parsley (4 x teaspoon)

  • 600 g Broccoli (600 x gram)

  • 545 kcal 

  • 43g protein

  • 9g fat

  • 79g carbohydrates 

 

 

 

 

Preparation: 

Cook the pasta. Dice the meat and mix with spices.

Heat olive oil in a pan, then add diced onion and meat. Add a minimal amount of water. Cook the broccoli and add it to the pan. Prepare the sauce by mixing yogurt with mustard and parsley. At the end of frying, add the sauce to the pan, mix with cooked pasta.

Shopping List

Cereal products:
560 g Whole grain pasta (280 x gram, 4 x cup)
200 g Parboiled rice

Fats and oils:
20 g Rapeseed oil (4 x teaspoon)
80 g Olive oil (8 x teaspoon, 4 x tablespoon)

Meat:
600 g Turkey breast
1200 g Chicken breast

Dairy and egg products:
400 g Natural yogurt
250 g Light mozzarella cheese (2 x piece)
48 g Grated parmesan cheese (6 x tablespoon)

Other:
960 g Vegetable broth (4 x cup)
384 g Chanterelles (6.4 x handful)
32 g Honey (4 x teaspoon)
80 g Pesto (8 x tablespoon)
400 g Mushrooms

Vegetables:
1300 g Broccoli (28 x floret, 600 x gram)
600 g Onion (6 x piece)
600 g Zucchini (2 x piece)
56 g Garlic (8 x clove, 2 x teaspoon)
72 g Parsley (12 x teaspoon)
460 g Red bell pepper (2 x piece)
800 g Yellow bell pepper (4 x piece)
1530 g Tomato (9 x piece)
240 g Lentils (16 x tablespoon)
1050 g Potato (14 x piece)

Spices and herbs:
32 g Ground garlic (4 x teaspoon)
10 g Cumin (2 x teaspoon)
1.2 g Bay leaf (4 x piece)
80 g Mustard (8 x teaspoon)
8 g Dried oregano (2 x tablespoon)
8 g Sweet paprika powder (2 x teaspoon)
9  g Black pepper (28 x pinch)
20 g Dark soy sauce (4 x teaspoon)
4.2 g Salt (14 x pinch)
2.4 g Dried thyme (8 x pinch)
1.2 g Allspice (4 x pinch)

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