The Painted Apron

The Organized Life, The May Paint Bucket

Posted by the Painted Apron on May 2, 2013 · 1 Comment 

This month I have listed recipes to try from some of my favorite blogs, Stone Gable, Proud Italian Cook, and Home is where the boat is, along with lots of others…sometimes the recipes on my monthly list don’t fit into the menu plan as the month progresses, but it’s a great way to narrow down to  just a few the many recipes I always want to try.  By limiting my choices, I don’t feel overwhelmed with decisions nor do I spend lots of time searching for recipes.  Making a monthly list of recipes to try spurs “the old idea factory” and stretches me to try new things.

THE MAY PAINT BUCKET

APPETIZERS

.PEACH AND CHICKEN WONTONS

.TRUFFLE MUSTARD

.LEMON MARTINI

.SOMETHING ON A STICK

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SIDE DISHES

.BLACKENED GREEN BEANS

.BRUSSELS SPROUTS SLAW {Stone Gable}

.STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE {Home is where the boat is}

.ZUCCHINI AND ONION PIE

.HONEY BEER BREAD

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MAIN

.SMOKED SAUSAGE with vegetables

.BBQ CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE TAQUITOS

.ROASTED SHRIMP & ARTICHOKE RISOTTO {Proud Italian Cook}

.LEEK QUICHE IN PUFF PASTRY {Once upon a Plate}

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DESSERT & MISCELLANEOUS

.LEMON CHEESECAKE

.CHOCOLATE CHIP MOCHA ICEBOX CAKE {Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa}

.BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI BREAD {On Sutton Place}

.SAUSAGE BREAKFAST PIE

.ALL AMERICAN STUFFED TOAST

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Here’s what I made from the April Paint Bucket.  My favorite recipe was ITALIAN FRIES, be sure to try this one!

GARDEN SLIDERS

ITALIAN FRIES

CHICKEN PARMESAN, I didn’t post this because I didn’t think it was very good.  The recipe was on Pinterest and touted to be the best Parmesan Chicken EVER!   By a chef no less, Chef John…I read the recipe and it sure sounded good and oh so easy {one of my weaknesses!} So I had to give it a try…sometimes too good to be true is actually true! In this case it was too easy to be good!

This recipe could be made by a 5 year old, it is that easy! I think my biggest mistake was that I didn’t add any extra seasoning.  Everybody ate it {except me after 2 bites} but just because they were hungry.  Try it and see what you think~ I thought the chicken was rubbery, I think it needs a quick saute first.  I will say the croutons and cheese made a delicious topping.  I didn’t make this a printable because I haven’t perfected it yet.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
hot red pepper flakes, to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders, 3-4 pieces for each whole breast
1/4 cup chopped basil
8 oz mozzarella, shredded
4 oz Parmesan, grated
1 (5-oz) package garlic croutons

Put olive oil in baking dish and swirl in crushed garlie and season with red pepper.  Lay chicken on top and top with 2 cups marinara.  Top sauce with fresh snipped basil, then top that with 1/2 of the cheeses.  Top with croutons then remaining cheese.  Bake 350 for 35 min  Serves 4.

SALAD TOPPED SAVORY FLATBREAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE ~    on the list as Main Dish Pear Salad

You can see the recipe for Flatbread topped with Prosciutto & Apple by clicking here

You can see the recipe for Flatbread with Pear, Bacon & bleu cheese by clicking here

PEAR VINAIGRETTE

LEMON CHIVE BUTTER

Are you making anything special this month?

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