And just like that, on Sunday it’s December! 🎄
I apologize for posting this before Thanksgiving
I mean no disrespect at all…
I LOVE Thanksgiving
I’m sure you’re busy with last minute turkey things,
so bookmark this and read it later if you get a chance…
The next few days are going to be busy on the Painted Apron
Coming up on Fearless Friday we are going to paint holiday chargers
And then Sunday will be the December Tales of the Traveling Totes and a holiday giveaway!
Tuesday I will share The BEST 4 ingredient dinner for busy days
and Wednesday will be the 🎄Christmas Tablescape Hop!
The flavor/theme for December is Holiday Ham
So you might find something that catches your eye in case you have Thanksgiving ham leftovers
You can see photos and links on the Monthly Recipe Bucket List here
Appetizers
Best Bourbon Bacon Brittle from Delish
Chicken Alfredo Dip from Life with the Crust Cut Off
Turkey and Cranberry Wreath from Plain Chicken
Mini Croque Monsieurs from Butter and Baggage
Ham & Swiss Swirls with Mustard Poppy Seed Butter from the Painted Apron archives
Sides
Ham and Cheese Asparagus from Julia’s Album
Romanesco Holiday Trees with Parmesan Snow from Brit & Co
Crock Pot Mixed Potatoes Au Gratin from Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
Main Dish
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham with Pineapple from My Organized Chaos
4 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole from Baking with Mom
Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna from Half Baked Harvest
Christmas Confetti Ham & Hashbrown Tart from the Painted Apron archives
Dessert
Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Dip from Crazy for Crust
White Chocolate Ting-a-lings from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake from Taste and Tell
Peppermint Candy Bundt Cake from Betsy Life
Breakfast & Miscellaneous
Overnight Ham Egg & Cheese Monkey Bread from The Seasoned Mom
Ritz Carlton Cajun Pizza with Tasso Ham from Plain Chicken
Here’s what I made from the November Paint Bucket
The flavor/theme of the month was Updated Fall Comfort Food
Pears Roasted with Blue Cheese & Pecans from The New Vintage Kitchen inspired this wonderful side dish
It was featured on Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
Blue Cheese & Pecan Baked Pears
I did not make Cranberry & Brie Puff Pastry Ring from Simply Delicious, but I did find a great recipe for
Easy Slo Cook Cranberry Sauce from Happier than a Pig in Mud
I also posted a round up of my favorite cranberry recipes here
Holiday Sweet Potato Rounds were adapted from Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes from Cafe Delights
Instead of Asparagus Casserole from Spicy Southern Kitchen, HHjr made a wonderful
Asparagus Leek & Mushroom Risotto
Slow Cooker Red Wine Sunday Ragú Pasta from Half Baked Harvest was the inspiration for
Slow Cook Short Rib Ragu, an easy to prepare dish perfect for chilly days
Bourbon, Bacon, Onion & Mushroom Grilled Cheese from Will Cook for Smiles inspired me to make my own version of Grown Up Grilled Cheese
There were so many recipes on November’s list that I wanted to make
so don’t be surprised if they make an appearance in the up coming months!
🎁🎄🎅🏻
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story, You’re the Star
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters
Weekend Potluck Friday Features Sweet Inspirations
Happiness is Homemade Sunday’s Best Linkup