May is one of my favorite months,
the weather is lovely with the promise of summer,
The longer days and warm temps
are great for Alfresco dining or entertaining outside…
There are so many holidays and events to look forward to
May Day, the Kentucky Derby, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day
plus, my family has 5 birthdays!
The flavor/theme of the month is Celebration 🌹 🏇🌹
This list contains recipes that are perfect for May celebrations!
Appetizers
Taco Ranch Bites from Plain Chicken
White Cheddar Vidalia Onion Dip with Red, White & Blue Dippers from Pizzarie
Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs from The View from Great Island
Kentucky Hot Brown Bites from Plain Chicken
Side Dishes
Enchilada Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Pear & Prosciutto Puff Pastry Tarte from Freut Cake
Grilled Romaine Salad with Oranges from The Painted Apron Archives
Cheese Grits Muffins, original recipe
Main Dish
Taco Salad Flag from Family Fresh Meals
Honey Mustard Chicken Kebabs from Real Housemoms
Croque Monsieur Pie from Simply Suzanne’s At Home
Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring from Pillsbury
Corn, Snow Pea & Sausage Ravioli Casserole, original recipe
Desserts
Coconut Cream Pastry Bites from Real Life Dinner
Derby Pie Dip from Take Two Tapas
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse from Let’s Dish
Butter Pecan Cookies from Olla Podrida
Miscellaneous
Ham and Cheese Scones from Damn Delicious
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread from Garnish with Lemon
Here’s what I made from the April Paint Bucket,
the flavor/theme of the month was Vegetables
Easter Bunny Spinach Dip from It’s Always Autumn
inspired me to make my own version
with biscotti bunny ears,

I shared one of my favorite pizza creations
Crazy Spring Radish & Asparagus Pizza
Baked Artichoke Hearts with Seasoned Breadcrumbs
from Sip and Feast inspired me to create a 5 minute prep side dish
Baked Artichoke Hearts Parmesan
I added mushrooms to the Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla
from The Weary Chef and created an “out of the box”
way to enjoy leftover chicken,
with Mushrooms, Bacon, Cheese & Honey Mustard
When I saw this Bundt Pan Spaghetti from Sweet & Savory
I couldn’t wait to make it!
My Spaghetti Bundt is made with lots of creamy cheeses,
Alfredo sauce, and topped with sausage marinara “icing”
I tweaked the Onion, Bacon & Spinach Tart
from Carter Family Recipes into a savory dinner pie
Spinach, Bacon & Mushroom Quiche
Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger Salad from How Sweet Eats
was the inspiration for Loaded Cheeseburger Salad,
lettuce topped with cooked ground beef
and all your favorite hamburger toppings,
onions, mushrooms, bacon and cheese!

I didn’t make any desserts this month,
but I’m still planning to make
Key Lime Cookie Cups from My Suburban Kitchen so stay tuned!
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
Oh My Heartsie Girl / Turn About Tuesday
Centerpiece Wednesday / Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
Full Plate Thursday/ Creatively Crafty/ Thursday Favorite Things
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What a mouthwatering May post! That spaghetti bundt is such a fun creation.
Thanks Angie, I love all the May festivities!
What a list! I still have to try that radish pizza!
Thanks Jeanie, Happy May!
May is definitely a month of Celebrations, and you have some great lineups! I also have five family members’ birthdays in May – 3 sisters, and 2 brothers-in-law. A first Mother’s Day for my daughter is also on the docket, and one great niece’s graduation. Best of all….we are expecting to close on not one, but two properties! 🥳Happy May Day, Jenna!
Happy May Rita, and how exciting to celebrate Mother’s Day with your daughter and new granddaughter! 2 properties, I want to hear more!
Happy May Day my friend! Love the May basket!
Happy May Dorothy, and the bounty of summer vegetables on the horizon!
Happy May Day, Jenna! I am late to comment today, but I did have lunch. At least, my stomach is not saying I am hungry while viewing all of the fabulous food from April and the promise of more for May! You have a busy month of celebrations…enjoy!
Thanks so much Pam, Happy May!
So many wonderful dishes of yummy! That pizza though….Mercy! Looks sooooo good! We are loaded with birthdays too. Actually, there are only two months out of the year that we don’t have am immediate family member birthday but then there is Christmas thrown in. Mercy! Happy May to you dear Jenna. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy, we have just about a birthday in every month but 2 also! I love May, so many celebrations to enjoy…Happy Mother’s Day to you and your daughters next Sunday!
My! May is a big month for your family! I would add to your positives about May that the bugs are not out in full force yet.😂
haha, yes less bugs! Happy May Linda!
They all look so good! Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators!
XOXO,
Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife