The recipes that kept you warm and sane.

If you want to know whatreallife looks like in my household, take a peek into our fridge.

(Yup, the pizza crust is deep fried and as delicious as anything deep fried is.)

Bowl of Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella Surrounded by a Slices of Bread, Vase of Flowers, Utensils, and a Kitchen Linen

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Basically, I’m not “cooking” much these days.

I’m relying on store-bought favorites to get my family through the year-end frenzy.

But we’re not here to talk about the contents of my icebox.

Bowls of Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup) Topped with Greek Yogurt, Croutons, Pul Bibir Butter, and Parsley, and Next to It, a Small Bowl of Parsley and Lemon Wedges

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

I’m motivated by you and the amazing recipes you turned to this month to stay warm and sane.

2022 is almost overwe got this!

Here are the 10 most popular recipes you cooked in November.

Bowl of Easy Spinach Dip Surrounded by Veggie Strips and Pita Triangles

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

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Because contributorSheela Prakashis brilliant!

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

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Brussel Sprout Cole Slaw in a Bowl Next to a Bowl of Dressing and Bowl of Pecans

Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

One of these immersion blenders will be helpful.

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

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Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

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Bowl of Chipotle Chicken Chowder with a Wooden Board with Baguette Pieces in the Background

Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

You could use a mandoline to create thin ribbons, or store-bought shredded Brussels are even easier.

Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

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Chipotle Chicken Chowder

A creamy chicken chowder is cold-weather comfort.

Two Halves of a Chopped Cheese Sandwich on a Plate

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Add chipotles in adobo and now we’ve upped the warmth and heat a few degrees.

Some of you may find four chipotle peppers too spicybring it down to one or two peppers.

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

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Casserole Dish of Trinidadian Macaroni Pie Cut into Individual Servings with One Piece Lifted Using a Spatula

Simply Recipes / Alica Ramkirpal-Senhouse

I regret I’ve never ordered chopped cheese, another bodega classic.

I’ll try this recipe at home and report back.

Simply Recipes / Alica Ramkirpal-Senhouse

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Spaghetti Squash Soup with Italian Sausage Next to a Kitchen Towel

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

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Spaghetti Squash Soup with Italian Sausage

Not the biggest fan of spaghetti squash?

Try it in this soupits sweetness balances the spicy Italian sausages.

Pot of Easy Beef Stew with a Wooden Spatula, a Small Bowl of Parsley, a Sprig of Thyme, and a Kitchen Towel

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

You heard it here first, folks!

Mark Beahm / Simply Recipes

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Slice of Egg Custard Pie on Plate with Cream

Mark Beahm / Simply Recipes