The Organized Life, October Paint Bucket

the Painted Apron

6 years ago

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…

Leaves of Change Pillow

and Halloween fun is on the horizon!

What Spider? pillow

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!