The Organized Life, May Paint Bucket

Happy May!
Such a beautiful and fun filled month!
We watched the Kentucky Derby yesterday with friends
and are looking forward to Cinco de Mayo,
Mother’s Day, beach time and Memorial Day
We will also be celebrating 2 birthdays…
With so many diverse festivities on the horizon,
I couldn’t decide on a theme or flavor of the month
for this May’s recipe bucket list…
so let’s just say the theme of the month is
Miscellaneous May!
You can see photos and links of inspiration recipes in the May section
of my Monthly Bucket List Pinterest board
Appetizers
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Dijon Aioli from Dash of Mandi
Chicken Won Ton Tacos from the Girl on Bloor
Mini Quiche 4 ways from Culinary Hill
Sides
Cheesy Mexican Garlic Bread from Mantitlement
Seven-Layer Fruit Salad from Southern Lady Magazine
Southern Mayonnaise Biscuits from Momoe’s Cupboard
Creamy Cucumber Salad from Carlsbad Cravings
Main Dish
Grilled Chicken with Orange BBQ Sauce from Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Taco Salad with Taco Dressing from Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
Easy Savory Puffy Pancake from Karin’s Kottage
Grilled Italian Sausage & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner from Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Dessert
Margarita Poke Cake from Nest of Posies
Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars from Simply Stacie
Mini Chocolate Pecan Pies from the Painted Apron archives
No Pie Apple Pie from The Pioneer Woman
Breakfast & Miscellaneous
Glazed Mimosa Bread from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Lemon Blueberry Crescent Ring from The Girl who Ate Everything
Here’s what I made from the April Paint Bucket
the flavor of the month was Strawberry
Try this yummy cocktail, Strawberries & Cream Bushwacker

Strawberry Pecan Salad is perfect for warm weather dining

You’ve got to try these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Cups,
an easy to make, bite size dessert that is perfect for a party buffet!
These were featured on Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen’s Country Cottage

for an Easter sweet I made Easy Lemon Tartlettes
and topped them with a halved fresh strawberry
inspired by Lemon Strawberry Sweet Rolls from Dessert First Dinner Later

Entertain with ease with a Spring Charcuterie Spread
This was featured on Sundays on Silverado at The House on Silverado

Cheddar Bacon Jam Puff Pastry Bites from Kevin is Cooking
inspired Bacon Jam Asparagus Rolls

Try grilled or roasted Cabbage Steaks topped with a Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
for a different and unique side dish

Instead of making White Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna from the Pioneer Woman
I made Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Bread from the archives…
you can add chicken or ham to make it heartier if you like

This was not on my recipe bucket list,
but it is so good I have to include it, a new family favorite!
It was featured on Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
Marinara Ricotta Meatball Bubble-up

I hope you enjoy some of these delicious recipes!
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
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So many delicious treats! That cocktail looks insanely good 🙂
Yes, it’s dangerous! Thanks Angie!
Happy Miscellaneous May! I am just thrilled that we can gather again. Your plan looks great.
Thank you Rita, Happy May!
Miscellaneous May is perfect and so much delicious goodness here as always! We watched the Kentucky Derby too. I was excited when Soup and Sandwich came out strong, but that sure didn’t last long. Oh well, it’s always fun to watch either way. Have a nice Sunday Jenna. 🙂
Thanks Martha, yes Soup and Sandwich gave it a good try, such a cute/funny name!
I love how you celebrate every single happening with such gusto!
Ha ha, thank you Dorothy! Happy May!
Happy May, Jenna! I’m so excited and happy for all of the May celebrations and very grateful that we can gather with family and friends. You have shared so many yummy recipes on May’s bucket list. I can’t wait to see all of the delicious recipes that you will cook up for us this month! Wishing you a beautiful and happy week ahead!
Thank you Shannon, yes thank goodness things are normalizing again, May is such a fun filled month, can’t wait!!
Miscellaneous May is giving us so many fabulous recipes like 7-layer fruit salad and glazed mimosa bread! There is much to celebrate this month…Happy May, Jenna!
Thanks Pam, I am so looking forward to all the May celebrations!
These recipes sound sooo amazing! The spinach artichoke stuffed bread is making me drool! What a great roundup of yummy things to try!
Thank you so much for including my savory puffy pancake recipe! 🥰
Happy May!
Karin
Thanks Karin, I can’t wait to try your savory puffy pancake!
I’m glad I was not hungry when I read your post because it would be torture. You are the best with food! Your family is blessed to have your creativity and love of cooking.
Happy May.
Oh thank you Bonnie! Happy May and ucpcoming Mother’s Day!
A wonderful plethora of yumminess. I love all the Strawberry goodness!
The Kentucky Derby was fun! We enjoyed it very much.
Happy Sunday Jenna!
Thank you Nancy, we had a ball watching the Derby too, Happy May!
Sounds like it will be a wonderful month. So many delicious options. Yum!
thank you!
I am going to have to go back and print out a few of those recipes, looks like I missed a few. 😞 I came down with covid on the 9th of April and for 2 weeks it was not a fun time. Finally starting to get my strength back, but it is a fine line between doing / resting / and trying not to over do, ha! I am eager to try some new recipes and you always provide ! Thank you! And yes Happy MAY! 🌼⚘🌾
Oh no Cyndi, I am so sorry! 2 weeks, how awful…I hope you get your strength back soon, take care…😘
Everything sounds good Jenna, wish I had a mini chocolate pecan pie right now:@) Happy May-enjoy!
Thanks Lynn, I’m looking forward to trying your recipes!
Yum, May looks and sounds delish at your house. So many dishes I see I want to try. Happy May Jenna………..
Thank you Emily! Happy May!!
What cheery paintings today! They make me feel all springy. What a wonderful paint bucket today! Happy May!
Thanks Jeanie, yes Happy May!
I haven’t even had breakfast yet, and I am looking at these recipes thinking that I would like to have some of them now. That spinach and artichoke stuffed bread sounds so delicious. And that strawberry cocktail! That sounds kind of like it would work for breakfast, doesn’t it? Another enticing post, and beautiful artwork. I love visiting your blog.
Aren’t you the sweetest, thanks so much Pattie!
Thanks so much for including my Taco Tuesday Salad with Taco Dressing, it is an honor to be included in your May Paint Bucket! So many great recipes to try thanks so much for sharing!
Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen, I can’t wait to try your dressing!