The Organized Life, October Paint Bucket
Welcome October!
October is one of my favorite months
The weather is perfect in Alabama, crystal blue skies and mild temperatures, football is in full swing, the autumn leaves are beginning to put on a show…
and Halloween fun is on the horizon!
The Sunday-Monday sale on Society 6 this week is a good one, 30% off everything! Shop here
Ok, let’s talk food!
Here’s what I’m thinking about cooking up this month:
The Flavor of the Month is Maple
For photos and recipe links for the recipes below, visit the October section of the Monthly Paint Bucket here
Appetizers
Witch Hat appetizer {I’m in the process of dreaming this one up!]
Apricot Dijon Kielbasa Bites from Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Sauerkraut Balls from Momoe’s Cupboard
Sausage and Cheese Crescent Squares from Pillsbury
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas {HHjr’s creation}
Sides
Baked Acorn Squash with Blueberry Walnut Filling from Taste of Home
Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecans and Cranberries from Julia’s Album
Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots from Closet Cooking
Nutty Harvest Honeycrisp Kale Salad from How Sweet Eats
Main Dish
Sheet Pan Maple Apricot Chicken from Carlsbad Cravings
Roasted Carrot Soup from the Creative Life in Between with Grilled Cheese Dippers from Delish
Applewood Bacon Pork Filet Sliders with Pumpkin Aioli from Climbing Grier Mountain
Chicken Bacon Pumpkin Pasta Bake from A Pinch of Yum
Creamy Maple Brie & Cheddar Apple Soup from Closet Cooking
Desserts
Maple Glazed Red Pear Galette from Cafe Sucre Farine
Maple Walnut Cake from Taste of Home
Coffee Donut Bread Pudding from American Heritage Cooking with Maple Glaze from Happier than a Pig in Mud
Miscellaneous
Peanut Butter Oat Quick Bread from Momoe’s Cupboard
Maple Bacon Butter from Garden & Table
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Here’s what I made from the September Paint Bucket
The flavor of the month for September was Caramel Apple
Apple Pie Blondies from Will Cook for Smiles were the inspiration for Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
These were featured on A Wonderful Thought and Inside the Fox Den
I also made Bourbon Laced Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
BBQ Chicken Pinwheels turned into Tide Pride Red & White BBQ Chicken Rolls
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette turned into Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts
Ultimate Bacon Zucchini Corn Parmesan from Munchkin Time inspired 3 Way Zucchini, Corn and Bacon {Side, Lettuce Wrap, Quesadilla}
Mushroom Ricotta Pasta from Wonky Wonderful turned into Mushroom Magic Pasta
Instead of Slow Cooker Crack Chicken from the Devilish Dish I made Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
Eggplant and Italian Sausage Gratin from Cafe Sucre Farine turned into my version,
Italian Sausage & Eggplant Deep Dish Bake
This recipe will be posting next week, you won’t want to miss this one!
Beefy King Ranch Bubble Up from Plain Chicken turned into Cheesy Sausage, Corn & Biscuit Bake, and was featured on Marilyn’s Treats Favorite Things Thursday
These are all keeper recipes, but my absolute favorite recipes this month were the Red & White BBQ Chicken Rolls, and the Cheesy Sausage Corn & Biscuit Bake, both recipes are a must try!
Thanks so much for talking recipes with me today!
What do you like to make in the fall?
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
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Oh goodness! My mouth is watering and my eyes are happy with so much beauty! So many wonderful recipes to try! Yay for October!!!!
Still sweating here, but hopeful! Thank you Jodi, I swear I want to make every single one of these recipes!
Jenna, I always look forward to what you will choose for the flavor of the month. Can’t wait for all your recipes using this flavor! Happy Sunday!
Oh thank you Pam!
Thank you for linking to my sauerkraut balls recipe. I am going to check out some of the other recipes you linked.
I can’t wait to make them!
Made your Maple Roasted butternut squash and Brussel sprouts the other night and it was scrumptious! Thank you, Jenna, for making my cooking chores easier!
Thank you for the feedback Rosie, I’m so glad!!
The leaf pillow is simply the best! I love it! All the recipes look terrif~!
that’s one of my favorites too Jeanie, I need to paint in that style more often!
Looks like October will keep our tummies happy! 😋👍
thanks Jill!
The chicken rolls sound great Jenna, perfect football food! Maple is a fun flavor too-Happy October-enjoy:@)
thanks Lynn 🏈
Everything looks delicious Jenna! Maple is a perfect flavor for fall but we’re still waiting on perfect fall weather in NC…we’re back in the 90s this week…ugh.
Oh no, 90s is too hot!!
Buying the apples today in preparation for Thursday. I plan on baking your salted caramel apple pie bars for a desert to take to a shut in. I know it will be wonderful! YUM! I also plan on baking the Cheesy Corn and Sausage Biscuit Bake for us! Thank you Jenna! 🍂🍎🍊
Oh good Cyndi, I swear I have to make the corn, sausage biscuit bake again soon, I dream about it! I hope everything turns out perfectly!
Hi Jenna, oh wow all of these recipes looks so good. I had 2 of my crock pots break and I just bought a new one on sale. I will have to try making that slow cooker peanut chicken dish.
Thanks for sharing at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Thank you Julie, congrats on your new pot! I have one that I still used that is almost 40 years old! The peanut chicken is a good choice, so easy!
Your October Paint Bucket looks awesome, so many wonderful things to try! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday, we have really enjoyed it. Hope you have a great day and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen!