The Organized Life, August Paint Bucket
🌞 Holy Heat Wave 🌞
There seems to be universal agreement that July went by way too fast!
As we start dreaming of cooler fall temps and pumpkins,
My thoughts are turning also to autumn comfort food
I thought it might be fun to make some old fashioned comfort food recipes
and put a new twist on them…
The flavor/theme of the Month is Retro Redone!
You can see photos and recipe links to the following inspiration recipes in the August section here of the Monthly Paint Bucket
Appetizers
Bite Size Bloomin’ Onions from Macheesmo
Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves from Southern Living with a tropical twist
Million Dollar Dip from the Recipe Critic
Crunchy Manchego & Fig Cheese Straws from Food Network
Sides
Cauliflower Parmesan from Delish
Fresh Lemonade Cucumber Salad from Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Roasted Tomato Basil Pizza from Mantitlement
Not Just for Thanksgiving Stuffing based on my mother’s stuffing
Main Dish
Not the Same Quiche Lorraine! original recipe
Maple Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Smokey Corn from Half Baked Harvest
Asparagus & Spinach Tetrazzini, original recipe
Stuffed Pasta with Pears, Gorgonzola and walnuts from Gianmarco’s
Chicken Waldorf Salad Panini from Guy Fieri
Desserts
Copycat Lemon Nothing But Bundt Cake from Chef in Training
Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie from Lil’ Luna
Miscellaneous
Zucchini, Cheddar & Chive Buttermilk Quick Bread from A Pretty Life
Raspberry & Cream Danish from Kitty’s Kozy Kitchen
Here’s what I made from the July Paint Bucket
The flavor of the month was Stone Fruit
Nectarine Brioche with Prosciutto Basil and Balsamic was inspired by Grilled Nectarine & Prosciutto Crostini from Jess Pryles
Salsa Chicken with Roasted Vegetables Salad or Wrap was made with Peach Salsa and was inspired by Summer Layered Salad with Grilled Chicken and Tomato Vinaigrette from Food Network
This is a great recipe to make good use of a little of this or that, and it’s easy, light and healthy too!
Peach Plum & a Dash of Rum Ice Cream was inspired by Fresh Peach Ice Cream from Southern Living
Red White & Blue Natchos turned into Summer BLT Nachos, a new summer favorite!!
Caramelized Shallot Dip with Toasted Everything Bagel Topping from Olla Podrida is a must try!
Roasted Shallot and Everything Seasoning Dip
Pulled Pork Pastry Puffs from Plain Chicken inspired BBQ Pork & Pineapple Pastry Puffs
I did make Beer Battered Zucchini Curly Fries from the Food Network, using tempura batter and spiralized zucchini, but we all decided they had no flavor other than the fried batter, and they weren’t even photo worthy…so if you want to indulge in something similar go for
Light & Crispy Spiralized Fries
OR try this delicious version of baked zucchini
Instead of Gouda Shrimp & Grits, which I still really want to make, HHjr made me Grilled Blackened Shrimp with Basil Fettucini Alfredo
Fireworks Blondies from Ann’s Entitled Life were the inspiration for my Patriotic Cookie Bars that are 1-2-3 EASY
Strawberry Cheesecake Pie was based on Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie from Sugar Spun Run
I changed it up by using a sugar cookie crust
I hope you have a delicious month!
🌻🌻🌻
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
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Looks like good eatin’ at your house!!
thanks Carole!
Looks like it will be a tasty month! Stay cool:@)
thanks Lynn 🙂
What a great lineup of your recipes for August. Autumn is always a fun time for cooking. I keep it simple, grilling a lot and using a slow cooker. Your BLT Nachos would certainly be a hit here. And, a good selection of game day recipes. Love the art work and your photos…….
Thank you Emily, the slow cooker is one of my best friends, as much as I love summer, I do love cozy comfort dinners as it starts to cool down!
I was here to enjoy many of these recipes right along with you! I finally made that strawberry pie!
Happy August my friend!
Oh good! I hope you loved it!
It was ah-mazing! Thank you for the recipe and inspiration!
Yay!!
Everything sounds delicious, Jenna! Enjoy your day!
thank you Shannon!
Jenna, your July recipes and food photos were just perfect. I look forward to the peanut butter pretzel pie! Happy August!
Oh good, thank you Pam!
love the retro revisited idea!
The peach, plum and rum ice cream looks so delicious!!! Love your retro idea!!
thanks Benita, I have so many retro ideas!
Looks like you have some very special recipes in that bucket for August. There are some that I have already marked to try! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen, I am excited about my list this month!
Everyone eats so well at your house Jenna! ♥
The kitchen is a busy place 🙂
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared.
Thanks for sharing this delightful post Jenna! I am so happy to feature you today at TFT. I just love your paintings!https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/celebrating-late-summer-at-thursday-favorite-things/
Thank you Amber!
I love it when you paint food! It looks good enough to eat!
thanks Jeanie, after flowers, food is my second favorite thing to paint!