The Painted Apron

the Organized Life, the June Paint Bucket

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 2, 2013 · 6 Comments 

It’s June already?

My bucket list of recipes is one way I try to stay on top of  the feeling of “time flying by.”  It helps my kitchen brain stay focused and is a handy way to find and remember recipes I want to make or try.  Spending a little time organizing these thoughts at the beginning of the month helps me with not only cooking, but meal planning and shopping as well.  I use my Pinterest boards for collecting recipe ideas, and also refer to my favorite magazines, Southern Living and the Food Network Magazine.

This month’s plan is full of more recipes than I can make but it will spur me to try at least some of these new things.  Sometimes all you need is a little nudge!

APPETIZERS

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.Lasagna Stuffed Mushrooms

.Blueberry & Watermelon Salsa

.Margarita Chicken Quesadilla

.Summer Cocktail

.Phyllo Veggie Cups

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SIDES

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.Corn Griddle Cakes

.Pepperoni Artichoke Breadstick Foccacia {Stone Gable}

.Caramelized Green Beans

.Roasted Red Pepper & Zucchini Soup {Green Door Hospitality}

.Refrigerator Cucumber Salad

.Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

.Tomato Grits

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MAIN

.Monte Cristo Casserole

.Chicken Casserole with black beans & corn

.Peach Panini

.Strawberry Bacon Pizza {the Cafe Sucre Farine}

.Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Scallops

.Lobster Corn Dogs

.Chicken with Spinach & Mushrooms

.Chicken Lazone {Plain Chicken}

.Grilled Shrimp

.Cobb Salad Boats {Home is where the Boat is}

DESSERTS & MISCELLANEOUS

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.Peach Bundt Cake

.Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

.Coconut Creme Cake

.Strawberry Shortcake kebabs

.Key lime trifle

.Agua Fresca {Home is where the Boat is}

.Breakfast Pie with Sausage and green chilies

.Garlic Aoli

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Here are the recipes I made from the May Paint Bucket:  Our favorite was the Mini Pancake Stacks, so easy to make too!

SOMETHING ON A STICK  turned into a Red White and Blueberry Brunch with Mini Pancake Stacks

BRUSSEL SPROUTS SLAW from Stone Gable, I didn’t post about this since it wasn’t my recipe.  It is so different and delicious you should give it a try!  Hop over to Yvonne’s for the recipe here

SMOKED SAUSAGE with vegetables turned into Lite and Spicy Sausage Pasta

Barbeque Chicken & Pineapple Taquitos

CHOCOLATE CHIP MOCHA ICEBOX CAKE turned into Chocolate Chip Kahlua Icebox Cake

BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI BREAD turned into Gluten Free Blueberry & Zucchini Bundt Cake

ALL AMERICAN TOAST, a cream cheese and berry stuffed french toast casserole will be posting soon, in time for your July 4th celebration

What are you making this month? Are you a planner or more spur of the moment? What sounds good to you?

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I’m joining some of these great parties this week:

the Tablescaper for SEASONAL SUNDAY and OH, THE PLACES I’VE BEEN!

Between Naps on the Porch for METAMORPHIS MONDAY & TABLESCAPE THURSDAY

Stone Gable for ON THE MENU MONDAY and TUTORIALS, TIPS & TIDBITS THURSDAY

A Stroll Thru Life for INSPIRE ME TUESDAY

The Gunny Sack for TIME TO SPARKLE

Memories by the Mile for TUESDAY TRIVIA

Savvy Southern Style for WOW US WEDNESDAY

Worthing Court for HOME{WORK} WEDNESDAY

Cuisine Kathleen for LET’S DISH

Rattlebridge Farms for FOODIE FRIDAY

Alderberry Hill for MAKE THE SCENE MONDAY

The Dedicated House for MAKE IT PRETTY MONDAY and ANYTHING BLUE FRIDAY

No Minimalist Here for OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY

the Answer is Chocolate for BFF OPEN HOUSE

Crafts ala mode for WHAT TO DO WEEKENDS

The Country Cook for WEEKEND POTLUCK

It’s Overflowing for SHARE YOUR CREATIVITY

On Sutton Place for BLITZED ON PINTEREST