9 Non-Turkey Food Holidays to Celebrate in November

It's no surprise that mentioning food or holidays in November brings to mind turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and all the other familiar favorites. However, if that's not your thing or you want to take a break from them, there are some great non-turkey food holidays happening in November that deserve a chance to shine! Take a look below and celebrate a few of your favorites.

November 14 - Pickle Day

There's more to pickles than sliced cucumbers... the list of foods that can be pickled is endless. Give green beans, beets, eggs, and asparagus a shot, or for the truly adventurous, try watermelon rinds, lemons, apples, and cauliflower!

November 18 - Apple Cider Day

Apple cider is one of those quintessential fall flavors that combine well with everything. While apple cider is traditionally served as a drink (warm, chilled, or hard), that isn't all it's suitable for. Apple cider donuts are a fall favorite! For something more unconventional, try apple cider beef stew or pot roast.

November 19 - Macchiato Day

While what is or isn't a macchiato may be up for debate, everyone can agree that cool fall weather means a return to warm drinks. Mix them with cinnamon and caramel, or create something new like a caramel macchiato ice cream float, tiramisu, or custard!

November 21 - Cranberry Day

The tart taste of cranberries makes them incredibly versatile. Use them to balance the sweetness in pies, tarts, sangria, and mimosas, or mix them into relishes, vinaigrettes, and sauces for a punch of flavor.

November 22 - Cashew Day

Cashew Chicken isn't the only thing this versatile seed (cashews aren't nuts!) is suitable for. Add them to salads, smoothies, cookies or roast them with your favorite combination of spices for snacking. Cashew cream is an excellent substitute for dairy for many vegan recipes!

November 23 - Espresso Day

Everyone knows espresso as a drink, as well as tiramisu and affogato. Try an espresso dry rub, vinaigrette, or marinade, and let the rich coffee add extra depth and flavor.

November 26 - Cake Day

This one is 100% self-explanatory: there's a cake out there for everyone! For those who don't like sweets at all, try bacon, olive, or spinach parmesan 'cake salé' (savory cake).

November 28 - French Toast Day

French toast is essentially a tasty blank canvas waiting to be topped with pretty much anything, sweet or savory. It's a great way to create interesting specials and change them up to match the seasons!

November 30 - Mousse Day

Traditional classics like chocolate, strawberry, and salmon mousse never get old. Mousse is also an excellent format for more unique (and seasonal!) flavors like melon, matcha, and Earl Grey.

Stand out from the crowd of pumpkin spice (no hate, but you have to admit there is a pumpkin spice version of everything now) by celebrating some of these other November food holidays. Try something new and unique, or embrace a classic, and people will want to join in!

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