The Organized Life, April Paint Bucket
April showers, Easter eggs and Spring in Bloom, April is such a happy month
Flavor of the month for April is Coconut
When I was debating what this month’s flavor should be, I searched for coconut recipes on Pinterest and was amazed at the variety of recipes I found!
I can’t wait to make our favorite Coconut Shrimp and serve it with Pina Colada dipping sauce. I also am looking forward to making pancakes with coconut flour and trying the Whole 30 Coleslaw…{see links in recipe list below]
We will be having a family combination Easter/birthday weekend this year and I’ve already started menu planning with a dedicated Easter Birthday Weekend Pinterest board here
I love a little advance planning, then I can relax and enjoy the special occasions as much as everyone else
You can see photos and inspiration recipes on my March/April Paint Bucket Pinterest Board here
Appetizers
Salad on a Stick
Tea Party Sandwiches
Bacon & Pimiento Cheese Stuffed Pastries
Skinny Pina Colada
Sides
Sesame Ginger Cucumber Miso Salad from Snixy Kitchen
Strawberry Clementine Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette from the Cafe Sucre Farine
Spiralized Potato Gratin from Olla-Podrida
Whole 30 Pina Colada Coleslaw from Physical Kitchness
Main Dish
Coconut Shrimp with Red Lobster’s Pina Colada Sauce
Spinach & Pancetta Tart
Healthier Fried Chicken
Creamy White Sauce Vegetable Enchiladas from A Beautiful Mess
Desserts
Mini Easter Egg Pies
White Chocolate Carrot Poke Cake from Mrs. Happy Homemaker
Coconut Cake
Coconut Thins from Lovefoodies
Miscellaneous
Coconut Pancakes from She Wears Many Hats
Glazed Pineapple Coconut Bread from Just a Taste
Almond & Chocolate Overnight Oats from Honest Kitchen
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Here’s what I made from the March Bucket List
The flavor of the month was Green and Lean
Grilled Lemon Garlic Zucchini from Damn Delicious turned into Zucchini Ribbons with Lemon & Roasted Garlic
Romaine Wrap Vegetable Tacos went an entirely different direction and turned into Light & Fresh Garden Stuffed Shells
Paleo Egg Cups from A Healthy Life for Me turned into Pot o’ Gold Potatoes, not quite as healthy but…
Served on a bed of spinach with bacon dippers it was quite delicious
Roasted Asparagus and Broccoli with honey balsamic from Chef Kreso turned into Zoodle Primavera
Grand Hotel Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce turned into Pecan Pie Danish
Mini Grasshopper Pies from Thrifty DIY Diva turned into Lucky Shots for St. Patrick’s Day
Instead of making No Rise Pizza Dough from Plain Chicken for a Shaved Asparagus Pizza I used my favorite Pillsbury thin crust dough and made a Crazy Spring Radish Pizza with Asparagus
It’s always hard to pick a favorite, but I’d have to say it was a tie between Pot o’Gold Potatoes, and Crazy Spring Radish Pizza, humble comfort food with a twist!
Mangia!
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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
Moonlight and Mason Jars Full Plate Thursday Foodie Friday & Everything Else
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Jenna, I would take a Danish right now with my coffee. I can’t wait for the coconut recipes, a favorite flavor at our house! Happy Sunday!
Thank you Pam, happy Sunday to you!
I love coconut! So, I’ll be excited about that one! Happy week!
Speaking of coconut, I’d have to have coconut cream pie on my list. That is my absolute favorite thing made with coconut.
Love all of the coconut and pineapple! The coleslaw sounds good-Happy April:@)
Yummy happy celebrations!
Jenna… I’m drooling after looking at your pretty pics. Have a great week.
Sounds like a super delicious month. Can I come visit? 🙂 Thanks for including our salad!
April sounds like it will be delicious Jenna! Looking forward to your coconut extravaganza 🙂
I always love your Bucket List! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipes with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a fantastic weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen