The Organized Life, December Paint Bucket
Posted by the Painted Apron on November 27, 2022 · 23 Comments

With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror
it’s time for more holiday planning, parties, and food!
You can see photos of all the recipes
I’m thinking about making in December in the December section
of my monthly Pinterest board here or click on the links below
There are also photos of the recipes
I’ve made from previous Decembers on the
December monthly Pinterest board for even more ideas
The recipes on this month’s list are all festive enough for company
The flavor/theme of the month is Holiday Treats!
Appetizers
Christmas Cheese Tree from the Girl Who Ate Everything
Spinach & Artichoke Swirl Christmas Tree from Watch What U Eat
Caprese Pizza Pinwheels from Mantitlement
Hot Gouda Bacon Dip from Olivia’s Cuisine
Side Dishes
Bundt Pan Stuffing from Plain Chicken
Easy Spinach Gratin from How Sweet Eats
Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegrante Dressing from Carlsbad Cravings
Butternut Squash Spinach Salad with Pecans, Cranberries & Pomegranate from Julia’s Album
Main Dishes
Slow Cooker Honey & Parmesan Pork Tenderloin from Closet Cooking
Crispy Prosciutto Cheesy White Lasagna from Half Baked Harvest
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta from Damn Delicious
Dessert
White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse from An Edible Mosaic
Christmas Tree Nutella Pie from Tastemade
Candy Cane Brownie Trifle from the Food Charlatan
Sugar Cookie Dough Christmas Dip from Lemon Peony
Breakfast and Miscellaneous
Raspberry Cream Cheese Candy Cane Danish from Pillsbury
Here’s what I made from the November Paint Bucket
The flavor/theme of the month was Thanksgiving Twists
Sweet & Savory Cranberry Bites adapted from Yellow Bliss Road
was the inspiration for these amazing
Asparagus, Cranberry, Bacon & Pistachio Tarts

Bacon, Brussels Sprouts and Green Bean Casserole
from Southern Living was the inspiration for this versatile
This can be served as a main dish, side dish
or as the appetizer tarts pictured above

Pulled Pork Cornbread Muffins from Plain Chicken
inspired Pulled Pork Cornbread Buns that I served with
Slow Cooker Broccoli Asiago Soup adapted from
Asiago Broccoli Cheese Soup from Will Cook for Smiles
Gnoochi Alfredo with Spinach, Ham & Butternut Squash
is an original recipe full of color and flavors
I also created two other original dishes that are so good
they will be going on a regular rotation!
Both recipes are a nice change up from holiday flavors
and are creative ways to use up leftovers
Easy Cheesy Corn & Pulled Pork Enchiladas
I also reshared another great recipe using holiday leftovers
It was a very delicious month!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity
Whatās for Dinner/ Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground & Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Oh My Heartsie Girl / Turn About Tuesday / Our Tiny Nest
Karinās Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
Full Plate Thursday/ Creatively Crafty/ Thursday Favorite Things
Filed under recipe box, the organized life · Tagged with Christmas, December menu plan, December recipes, holiday treats
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So many yummy treats! That gratin looks particularly good to me. Have a great first Advent Sunday, Jenna.
Thank you Angie, the gratin is wonderful~ Happy almost December!
Choices! Choices! But what is it about me and broccoli? I like it raw, tossed in salads, but once its cooked – like in this soup, I’m a little kid holding her nose. Something about heating it up . . . weird, I know. Anyway, the other recipe ideas sound delightful and healthy to me, so HEY . . . I can’t be the perfect guest every time. Sorry. I’ll behave next time.
I hear ya! I’m not a fan of some versions of broccoli, but put it in a soup with a creamy cheesy sauce and it can be very yummy!
What a lovely assortment of holiday recipes! I don’t know where to start drooling.
Thanks Dorothy, I hope I have time to make most of these, they all sound so good to me!
Jenna, the December paint bucket sounds amazing. I hope you decide to make the Christmas tree Nutella pie. I love Nutella and sometimes buy the small size just for me so I can enjoy by the spoonfuls! Happy Sunday!
Thanks Pam, I hope I have time to make a lot of these recipes! You should try those Nutella snack cups that come with bread stick dippers~ my grands love them~
It’s so much fun this time of the year thinking about all the beautiful food we can make for the holidays and parties! I love your idea of keeping a Pinterest board that you can go back and look at from year to year. These recipes sound wonderful.
Thanks so much Judee. Yes, it is so much fun to think about holiday food! I refer to my recipe Pinterest board often for quick ideas when I’m making my grocery list and menu, plus it motivates me to try new things and recipes.
I look forward to December and all these delicious recipes! The Gratin looks amazing. Itās going to be fun to come see all these that you make.
Happy Sunday Jenna!
Thanks so much Nancy!
The cheese tree is really cute! And I’ve been craving spinach… So everything with spinach is sounding good to me these days. Happy Holiday Season Jenna:@)
Thanks Lynn, Ho Ho Ho!
So many yummy recipes to try, Jenna! I’m going to check many of them out. Thank you!
Thank you Kitty, December is such a fun month for cooking!
So many yummy recipes to choose from I hardly know what to pick. But I love the flatbread with leftovers – what a great idea because you could put almost anything on it. As long as it has cheese, of course. Thanks for sharing all these recipes Jenna and happy almost December!
Thank you Kim, I love to make flatbreads and pizzas, such a great way to reinvent leftovers!
So many yummy dishes and treats to try Jenna! Happy Wednesday ā„
I hope I have a chance to make a lot of them!
Wow – an excellent array of tasty holiday recipes, thank you!
I hope I have time to make them š