the Organized Life, the June Paint Bucket

the Painted Apron

13 years ago

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

.Lasagna Stuffed Mushrooms

.Blueberry & Watermelon Salsa

.Margarita Chicken Quesadilla

.Summer Cocktail

.Phyllo Veggie Cups

SIDES

.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

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

.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

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