The Organized Life, January Paint Bucket
2017…
Sounds like way in the future, right…
Nope! Happy 2017! Where did those holidays go? 💨
January is always a month of renewing goals, getting healthier, a new beginning.
After a month full of gingerbread and holiday foods, the flavor of the month for January is Citrus 🍋 🍊
Be on the look out for lots of refreshing things to do with citrus fruits in January
Here is the list of recipes I will be using for inspiration this month
See photos of these recipes, December recipes and other inspirations on my December/January Pinterest board here
Appetizers
Mini Veggie No-Carb Tacos
Salami & Pesto Pizza
Reuben Sandwich Dip
Sides
Winter Citrus Salad from Kitschen Cat
Zucchini Fettuccine with Lemon
Brussels Sprouts Gratin from Love Foodies
Main
Chicken Satay, grilled or baked from Carlsbad Cravings
Sheet Pan Green Eggs and Ham from French Gardener Dishes
Queso Smothered Grilled Chicken from Plain Chicken
Winter Warmth Chowder with Potato Croutons
Desserts
Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd filling from Lulu’s Musings
Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
Sugar Cookie Birthday Pie
Mini Cheesecakes from Back Road Journal
Miscellaneous
Grapefruit Smoothie
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes from the View from Great Island
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Here are the recipes I made from the December Paint Bucket
Appetizers
Carrot Tart with Risotto and Almond Filling from Epicurious I did make this, but we were disappointed, it looked pretty, but I think that carrots just don’t have enough flavor to make this tart interesting, so I can’t recommend using them for a tart 😝
I cooked the carrots in an orange juice butter sauce and seasoned them well with salt, pepper and allspice but even with almond paste in the ricotta topping and buttery almonds on top this tart just lacked taste 😩
It makes me crazy when a recipe fails!! 😖
Sides
French Onion Zoodle Bake from Climbing Grier Mountain turned into Slow Cooker French Onion Ravioli Soup
Spiralized Pear Salad I love pears in salad, and spiralizing them really adds a special touch
Main
Asparagus Manicotti turned into Short Cut Asparagus Manicotti with Ham
Chili with Pasta turned into Slow Cooker Chili Mac & Cheese
Desserts
Peppermint Candy Cane Bundt Cake from Betsy Life turned into Gingerbread House Cake
Miscellaneous
Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread from Julie’s Eats and Treats turned into Cranberry Holiday Bread
Gingerbread House turned into a Gingerbread house decorating party
Candy Cane Reindeer turned into Candy Cane Easels
Melted Snowman Bark turned into Powdered Sugar Snowmen
I’ll be posting about these sweet treats with some other winter ideas soon
My favorite recipe from the December Bucket list is French Onion Ravioli Soup, the ravioli is a wonderful addition to this satisfying soup, and you can always serve your crusty bread on the side
Wishing you a warm and cozy January, Happy 2017!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Celebrate and Decorate, Rustic and Refined,
Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Tickle My Tastebuds, Full Plate Thursday, Work it Wednesday
Get Your DIY On, Your Inspired Design Share it One More Time
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so much wonderful inspiration Jenna – Happy New Year!
Zucchini Fettuccine sounds good! Happy New Year Jenna:@)
There cannot be too much yumminess or creativity! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Jenna! I know January will be a healthy and delicious month here 🙂
So many tempting foods…can’t wait for the lemon poppy seed pancakes! Have a fabulous week!
Thank you Jenna, for including my mini cheesecakes…that is very kind. I’m going to try including more fresh citrus in my cooking this month as the citrus groves in our town are now being picked.
Hi Jenna! Happy New Year! I love citrus everything and I’ll be following along everyday to see what you create for us!! And I just heard the news that Santa delivered a checked something special to you! Hurray! Linda
Happy New Year!!! Such deliciousness over here!!!
So many great recipes here!…and must try that French Onion Ravioli Soup!!!…Your snowmen remind me of the ones that my granddaughter and her friends help me make…love the “hats”!
Happy New Year!
Thanks Shirley, the hats were very popular! >
So many delicious dishes! Happy 2017 🙂 Thank you so much for joining the party at Dishing It & Digging It!
I always love your Bucket List and see several recipes I would love to try. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen