Whew, ok, so where did March go???
I guess we just Sprung right into April!
We have had such a rainy Winter and Spring in the South
We only been able use our Outdoor Kitchen a few times
I am hoping for better cookout weather in the next few months,
Lots of BBQs and gatherings…so with this in mind,
I am anxious to try out some new summer-like recipes
and chose
Pineapple
as The Flavor of the Month for April
You can see photos and links to these inspiration recipes in the April section of the Monthly Paint Bucket here
Appetizers
Pineapple Glazed Kielbasa Bites from Complete Recipes
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortilla Pockets from Uncommon Designs
Thai Peanut Salad Wonton Cups from the Busy Baker
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Grape and Feta Mini Skewers from Looney for Food
Keto Ham and Cheese Rolls from Sweet C’s
Sides
Southern Scalloped Pineapple with Pecans from The Painted Apron archives
Zucchini Ribbon Salad from Proud Italian Cook
Broccoli Pineapple Salad from Plain Chicken
Deep Fried Pina Colada Rings from Oh Bite It!
Main Dish
Smokey Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Potato Skins from Three Olives Branch
Spring Veggie Breakfast Pizza from Life as a Strawberry
Tater Tot Breakfast Bake from Southern Living
Hawaiian Chicken Sliders from Your Home Based Mom
Desserts
No Bake Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies from Carlsbad Cravings
Mama’s Lemon Cheesecake from Everyday Living
Creamsicle Ice Cream from Eazy Peazy Mealz
Butterscotch Brownies from Pandora’s Box
Miscellaneous
Spicy Thai Almond Salad Dressing from Sun Kissed Kitchen
Here’s what I made from the March Paint Bucket
the flavor of the month was Lemon
Lemon Parmesan Broccolini and Roasted Radishes was adapted from
Garlic Roasted Radishes from The Real Food Dieticians
Roasted Lemon Parmesan Garlic Broccolini from Carlsbad Cravings
Asparagus Party Sandwiches from the Painted Apron archives can be made ahead and frozen. I like to make a batch and freeze them individually, that way I can pull one out and grill it like a grilled cheese or bake it in the oven for a quick and easy meal.
Cut into bite size pieces for a yummy appetizer
Boudin King Cake from Acadiana Table was the inspiration for Italian Sandwich Ring with Smokey Pimiento Cheese
You can freeze leftovers to enjoy another time and bake wrapped in foil to reheat
Ultimate Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich from Jessica Merchant inspired this sheet pan meal,
Sassy Southern Quiche was adapted from Hissy Fit Quiche from Plain Chicken
This recipe was featured on Thursday Favorite Things on Marilyn’s Treats, and Celebrate your Story, Celebrate & Decorate
I guess everybody is in the mood for quiche!
Nothing Bundt Cakes Lemon Cake Copycat from Favorite Family Recipes didn’t get made, but it will soon! I have been dreaming about this cake for a month!
King Cake Crowns were a big hit for Fat Tuesday
Sugar Lemon Biscuit Bubbles were adapted from a recipe I saw in a magazine and can be decorated for any holiday or theme with colored icing and sprinkles
Happy Cooking!
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,
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday