March is such a fun month,
Mardi Gras this year, and St. Patrick’s Day,
AND Spring!
As a nod to both holidays and the beginning of a fresh season,
I chose golden lemons to be highlighted this March
The flavor of the month is Lemon 🍋
You can see photos and links for these inspiration recipes
on my Monthly Paint Bucket Pinterest Board here
Note: recipes without links are ones I’m in the process of developing
Appetizers
Asparagus Party Sandwiches from the Painted Apron archives
Broccoli Salad Dip from Southern Living
Meyer Lemon Baked Ricotta from Food Fanatic
Boudin King Cake from Acadiana Table
Sides
Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes from Rock Recipes
Endive, Romaine and Orange Salad from Epicurious
Garlic Roasted Radishes from The Real Food Dieticians
Roasted Lemon Parmesan Garlic Broccolini from Carlsbad Cravings
Main Dish
Holy Yum Chicken from Table for Two Blog
Ultimate Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich from Jessica Merchant
Hissy Fit Quiche from Plain Chicken
Asian Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple Snow Pea Salsa from Carlsbad Cravings
Desserts
Nothing Bundt Cakes Lemon Cake Copycat from Favorite Family Recipes
King Cake Cupcakes
Meyer Lemon Brûlée Tart from Life Currents
Miscellaneous
Lemon Biscuit Bubbles
Cream Cheese Lemon Blueberry Bread from Recipe Rebel
Here’s what I made from the February Paint Bucket
The flavor of the month was Chocolate
Instead of making Cannoli Cupcakes I made Lite Cannoli Dip
Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo with Asparagus from the Recipe Critic inspired Lemon Orzo with Asparagus & Prosciutto
Waldorf Salad from Miz Helen’s Country Cottage got an update with vanilla Greek yogurt for the dressing
Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach from Southern Living was the inspiration for Spinach & Pimiento Cheese Gratin
Pan Fried Kale Ribbons with Garlic from the Painted Apron archives, if you think you don’t like kale, try this easy recipe, it just might change your mind!
Instead of making Chinese BBQ Pork from A Family Feast I made a family favorite Chinese Take-out Ribs
Chili Cheese Grits Super Supper Bowl was inspired by Meatless Mexican Chili and Cheddar Grits Super Bowls from Tasty Kitchen
This dish was a viewer favorite on Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
I didn’t get a chance to make Baked Potato Stuffed with Grilled Vegetables from the Cozy Apron, but I highly recommend trying Broccoli & Cheese Smothered Potato Boats
Thank you for menu planning with me today!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday 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