The Organized Life, May Paint Bucket
This Spring is flying by,
it’s so hard to believe tomorrow is May 1!
Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, Mother’s Day
and Memorial Day, all coming up~
and we will be celebrating a lot of family birthdays too!
There ended up being a lot of salads and lighter meals
on the bucket list this month,
so the theme/flavor of the month is Salad
You can see photos of all these recipes in the
May section of my Monthly Pinterest board here
Appetizers
Ham Delights from Southern Living
Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Meatballs from Urban Bliss Life
Mint Julip Fruit Salad Skewers adapted from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Pear Gorgonzola Pizza from Carlsbad Cravings
Sides
Bacon Corn Salad from Reluctant Entertainer
Air Fryer Blooming Baked Potatoes from Daily Yum
Brussels Sprout Salad from Pinch of Yum
Thai Cucumber and Cellophane Noodle Salad from The Reluctant Entertainer
Main Dish
The BEST Hot Chicken Salad from Plain Chicken
Taco Dip Salad from Pandora’s Box
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad from Julia’s Album
Hawaiian Salad with Pineapple Chicken from Andie Mitchell
Desserts and Micellaneous
Kentucky Butter Cake from Carlsbad Cravings
Salted Caramel Butter Bars from Taste of the Frontier
Coconut Poke Cake from the Painted Apron archives
Here’s what I made from the April Paint Bucket
the flavor/theme of the month was Colorful Recipes
We had an Easter Appetizer Buffet
that was based on traditional Master’s Golf Tournament food
since we were also watching the tournament
on TV Easter Sunday
I adapted a recipe from OMG Chocolate Desserts
and made Blueberry Rolls with Lemon Glaze
so easy and quite delicious!
Blueberry, Orange & Spinach Salad
was adapted from this salad from Southern Discourse
an Asian Pasta Salad with Creamy Coconut dressing
is perfect for warm weather dining
I cooked a Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog in the Air Fryer
I learned that it is just as easy to bake them
in the oven and the clean up is less,
and I re-shared my favorite hot dog recipe
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs with Pineapple Salsa,
perfect for warm weather, picnics and BBQs
Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower & Bacon Casserole,
adapted from Eatwell 101
is a delicious way to eat your veggies
Carrot Cake mix is the base of 3 great Spring recipes,
Carrot Rolls, Baby Carrot Cakes, Cottontail Cake
Happy May!
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
Turn About Tuesday / Our Tiny Nest / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party
Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
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WOW!! What a great post! Thanks!!
Thank you Sammi!
Jenna, salads are a great idea for May! The bacon corn salad sounds really great, I love corn and am always looking for new recipes. Happy Sunday!
Thanks Pam, I really want to make that one, it sounded so good and different to me!
Oh, such yumminess! The lemon blueberry rolls are still on my list. Yum!
Thank you Nancy!
We have a lot of birthdays, baby shower, and anniversaries in May also. I don’t know how it’s all going to fit in!
May is a busy month, but it’s also one of my favorites. I hope you have a wonderful month Nancy and can enjoy all your festive occasions!
Good morning, Jenna! I can’t believe May will be here tomorrow. I’m looking forward to all the delicious dishes you will be cooking up. The hot chicken salad has caught my interest. My Grandmother used to make a hot chicken salad, and I was reminded of it the other day as I was going through some of her recipes. I can’t wait to see your recipe. Have a most beautiful day, sweet friend!
Thanks so much Shannon, I love a good old fashioned casserole 🙂
Too much yum! Lots of good ideas here!
Thanks Jeanie!
Some lovely recipes here! I can’t wait for blueberry season.
Thank you Dorothy, yes bring on all the yummy Summer produce!!
You have a busy month ahead–full of family and good food. It will be a great month for you.
Thank you Linda 🙂
Lots of yummy going on here! I love how those blueberry rolls look and so wish I had one for in the morning with my coffee! YUM! You always make everything look delicious! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy, Happy May!
Bacon wrapped (almost) anything sounds good to me! Love the salads too!
Thanks Leslie Anne, Happy May!
The blueberry, orange and almond spinach salad will be perfect for a couple of celebrations during May at our house!
Oh good, thanks Mary!
I want to try the taco dip salad. Thank you for sharing these tasty ideas.
Thank you Christy, I love taco salad!