The Organized Life, January Paint Bucket
Posted by the Painted Apron on January 3, 2021 · 27 Comments

Yay! We made it!! Happy 2021!!

This month we’re going to put an American twist
on recipes inspired by cuisines from all over the world,
and also lighten them up and make them healthier…
The flavor/theme of the month for January is
International
Appetizers
Artichoke Aoili Pizza, original recipe
Bacon Asparagus Brie Bites from Delish
Italian Sausage Meatballs from Happier than a Pig in Mud
Long Boy Burger Bites from Plain Chicken
Sides
Japanese Zucchini & Onions from Allrecipes
Irish Pub Nacho Potatoes from A Wicked Whisk
Thai Peanut Salad from Seeking Good Eats
Vegetable Egg Roll Skillet from Skinny Ms
Main Dish
Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Florentine Mushroom Gnoochi from HHjr
French Onion Chicken Lasagna Roll ups from How Sweet Eats
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken from Yummly and Spend with Pennies
Desserts
Mascarpone Cannoli Cheesecake from Food Network
White Chocolate Sugared Lemon Bundt Cake, original recipe
No Churn Tiramisu Ice Cream from Olla-Podrida
Breakfast & Miscellaneous
Monte Cristo Crepes from Taste and Tell
Biscuit Beignets with Praline Sauce from Kevin and Amanda
Here’s what I made from the December Paint Bucket
The flavor/theme of the month was White Chocolate Peppermint

I didn’t get a chance to make Pizza Wreath from Food Network
but HHjr made a delicious Evergreen Pastry Tree
You can use the tree shape all winter long,
or shape the dough into a wreath or any shape you want~
Also included in the post are several filling variations,
both savory and sweet!

I shared an original recipe, Club Sub Spirals
which are great for lunch, dinner and football watching

Snowball Party Mix from A Spicy Perspective turned into Reindeer Food,
a perfect party favor for the kids on Christmas Eve
Christmas Salad from Small Town Woman was the inspiration for
Holiday Salad with Bacon Asparagus Wrapped Croutons
The Bacon Wrapped Asparagus make a great appetizer too


Instead of Vermont Cheddar and Rosemary Scones from The New Vintage Kitchen,
{which sound amazing and I still want to make them!}
I made an old Southern Favorite
Melt in Your Mouth Magic Biscuits

Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken from Slow Cooking Perfected
reminded me of a long time favorite at my house
Rock Star Short Ribs, the easiest dinner you’ll ever make!

For an easy and satisfying weeknight supper
I re-shared this from the Painted Apron archives
Sheet Pan Sausage & Marinara Sandwiches

Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake from Tastes Better From Scratch
inspired me to make
Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Snow

I made my own easy version of Peppermint White Hot Chocolate from Gimme Some Oven
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

And here we go, onto 2021!

I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creatively Crafty
Thursday Favorite Things Creative Cumpulsions Friday with Friends
Filed under recipe box, the organized life · Tagged with international recipes, January recipes, meal plan, menu ideas, menu planning, recipe bucket list, recipe organization
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Oh, so many wonderful sounding recipes for January and I love the theme for the month! I am particularly interested in the mascarpone cannoli cheesecake, sounds delicious. Have a wonderful Sunday, Jenna!
Thank you Pam, the cannoli cheesecake does sound extra yummy doesn’t it!
Sounds like you’ll be eating well in 2021 Jenna! I hope you love the meatballs.. .Happy New Year:@)
Thanks Lynn, your meatballs sound like great football food!
Happy New Year, Jenna! I am looking forward to all the yummy recipes you will be sharing this month!
Thank you Shannon, Happy New Year!
What a spread! There is much to look forward to my friend!
Thank you Dorothy, I hope to make a lot of these 🙂
I could live on appetizers!
me too!
Lots of wonderful recipes are on tap here and I like the theme. The reindeer food is very clever!
Thank you Jeanie, the reindeer food was a big hit with the kids, I don’t think the reindeer got any 😂
You amaze me with your organization! This month’s theme sounds like a lot of fun, and there are a few recipes I want to try. 😀
Thanks Ricki Jill, I do try to stay organized but it’s a constant battle 😂
Lots of tasty things here. I’m drawn to the chili pot pies with cornbread crust.
yes, don’t they sound good!
Sounds like a month full of exciting recipes. They all sound so delicious and I love your artwork!
Thank you Emily!
So many good recipes. Love your paintings! You are so talented and gifted. I hope that your New Year is absolutely wonderful and filled with lots of good things dear Jenna. hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy, such sweet words!
Happy New Year! The recipes all sound good! I’ll be on a slight “de-fluffing” month, but i definitely have a few in mind to try here at FrenchGardenHouse afterwards. 🙂
Thank you Lidy, Happy New Year!
Looking forward to all your post in 2021. Happy New Year!
Thank you Terrie! Happy 2021!
Happy New Year Jenna! You’re always eating so well at your house!
Our kitchen is a busy place 🙂