Happy Halloween!
Time is flying, tomorrow is November 1!
Time to start thinking about Thanksgiving {in the US}
and the upcoming holidays!
This month’s recipe bucket list is jam packed
with Holiday flavors, recipes and inspirations
You can see photos of the recipes in the November section
of the Monthly Paint Bucket Pinterest board here
Oh, and in case you missed it,
I recently shared some ideas for
Keeping it Simple for the Holidays
with easy recipes and wow presentations here
The flavor/theme of the month for November is
Cranberry
Appetizer
Chicken Cordon Bleu Cups from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
Pumpkin Pie Surprise Mini Quiche from the Painted Apron archives
Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread from Just So Tasty
Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Almond Dip from Taste of Home
Side Dish
Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad from Julia’s Album
Roasted Green Beans w/ Cranberries & Walnuts from Once Upon a Chef
Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potato from Savory Nothings
The Most Amazing Roasted Artichokes from Gimme Some Oven
Main Dish
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken from Creme de la Crumb
Sausage Cranberry Stuffing Pastry Log from Pepperidge Farm
Cranberry Meatball Subs from The Blond Cook
Dessert
Butterscotch Tiramisu Cheesecake from the Painted Apron archives
Peanut Butter Maple Bacon Blondies from the Salty Marshmallow
No Bake Caramel Cheesecake Shooters from An Open Suitcase
Breakfast & Miscellaneous
Easy Slow Cook Cranberry Sauce from the Painted Apron archives
Here’s what I made from the October Paint Bucket
the theme of the month was Fall flavor
an oldie but a goodie from the archives,
perfect for appetizers or a side with soup or salad
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
from Julia’s Album was the inspiration for
Sausage Ravioli with Butternut Squash & Spinach Cream
Party Chicken and Sour Cream & Chive Beef dip are retro favorites,
easy to make comfort food that is family friendly,
but special enough for a party
I also shared a round up of Food Bar Ideas
for upcoming parties and holiday gatherings
Cornbread Dressing Stuffed Acorn Squash from Cooking For Keeps
was the inspiration for
Acorn Squash with Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing
made easy by using a prepared stuffing mix
Pumpkin Alfredo from Yellow Bliss Road
inspired me to re-share an old favorite,
Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Italian Sausage and Ham
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sliders
was not on my bucket list last month
but it’s a super easy recipe for busy days or holiday gatherings
Happy Cooking!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts