Take-out Tuesday, Easy Favorites for May Celebrations
Take-out Tuesday is all about recipes
that are easier and tastier than restaurant take-out
There a lot of May celebrations on the calendar the next 2 weeks
so I’ve rounded up some tried and true
favorite easy ones from the archives~
Appetizers, main dishes and desserts to to enjoy for
Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby & Mother’s Day
Cinco de Mayo
Before you eat that watermelon, zucchini, lime or Brussels sprouts, use them to make a cute “cactus” decoration!
Watermelon cactus tutorial here
A salad in a bag makes quick work of these yummy vegetable nibbles, a perfect bite for summer gatherings
Filo cups from the freezer hold a combo of bacon, tomatoes with green chilies, cheddar and mayo and baked~ make plenty, they will disappear quickly!
All the flavors of a beef, bean and cheese taco can be scooped up with a yummy corn chip
Change up taco Tuesday and serve your tacos open face on french bread instead of tortillas
Use queso from the grocery as a sauce to top these easy homemade burritos
Turn that leftover pulled pork into a completely different meal by using it as a filling for enchiladas~ onions, corn, pork and cheese rolled up in flour tortillas with enchilada sauce and baked
Cheesy Corn & Pulled Pork Enchiladas
Don’t forget dessert, these cute little sombrero hat cookies can be made in a snap with sugar cookie dough, canned icing, gumdrops and sprinkles
Kentucky Derby
Be sure to have some red roses for decoration!
Serve classic Southern favorites like Pimiento Cheese, you can use it to make a variety of delightful finger food
Make some yummy ham biscuits with frozen biscuits and orange rolls
Crescent roll dough filled with sausage and cheese and baked is hard to resist
Amp up your burgers with a dash of bourbon and a topping of caramelized onions
Bourbon BBQ Burger with Caramelized Onions
You’ve got to have some form of pecan pie, and this biscuit bake is very simple to throw together with canned biscuits, pecans, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and corn syrup
Mother’s Day
Start Mom’s day off right with a delicious breakfast pastry made with crescent roll dough, almonds and almond paste
A homemade flatbread made with fig jam, pears, bleu cheese and bacon can be served for brunch, lunch or dinner, or cut into smaller pieces for appetizers
Figgy Bleu Pizza with Pears and Bacon
Mom’s love salad, and this one with fresh strawberries will have everyone smiling
Get a little fancy with a version of a Swedish sandwich cake~ purchased chicken salad on layers of thin bread form the sandwich, then it’s iced with pimiento cheese, and decorated with cucumbers, parsley and a bacon rose
This restaurant worthy main dish is a delightful combination of flavors tucked into flour tortillas and baked with a creamy sauce
Serve a light dessert like these easy lemon bites
Or a refreshing cool parfait
Lemon and blueberries are a perfect pairing in this hard to resist bundt cake
Triple Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
Don’t forget the champagne!
Enjoy these for May holidays!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
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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I need to try that watermelon cactus!! So fun 🙂
It makes a wonderful centerpiece or decoration on a buffet!
Lots of these look wonderful, Jenna! I’ve already clicked onto a few of the links!
Oh good, thanks Jeanie!
It all looks delish and is mouthwatering!
Thank you Patti, Happy May!
Jenna, thank you for rounding up your wonderful recipes and ideas. The watermelon cactus is creative and fun! Happy Tuesday!
Thank you Pam, May is so full of festive occasions!
I loved all the cactus fun along with your watermelon cactus on your Watermelon Cactus post. You know how much I love living with cacti! I also want to thank you for the inspirational round up. Many delicious links! Thank you!
Happy Tuesday!
Thanks Nancy, I always think of you when I see cactus anything! I need to get out my cactus plates and glasses!
I think I’m going to love May!
It’s such a happy month!
Jenna, thank you for your wonderful recipes….you are truly inspirational my friend and I am using a few of these for my Bible study group on Friday! thanks and hugs.
Oh wonderful, thank you Kari! Have fun and Happy May!
Such a buffet of delicious treats. All of the Mexican dishes are mouth-watering, and I know I would love the pecan desert and almond breakfast rolls. Welcome, May!
Thanks so much Linda! May is such a festive month!
Wonderful idea to cover the May celebrations. Your menus looks amazing and the watermelon is adorable. Creamsicle Mimosas call out to me!
Thanks Judee, May is such a fun month!
Jenna, thanks for sharing many entertaining ideas with us – so very, very lovely!
Thank you Mary, May is a fun month!
And I am appreciating your poppy watercolor painting!
I’d be happy to send it to you, however I don’t think it’s nearly as pretty as your husband’s photograph!
Jenna, you certainly have the month of May covered with a great selection of recipes. Derby Day with those biscuits and corn salad cups are calling me. I’ll refer back to these amazing recipes again and again. Thank you!
Thanks so much Emily, May is such a fun month!
Lots of delicious options for the month Jenna! We’re looking forward to a Run for the Roses Saturday. ♥
Me too Mary, such a fun event! I love all the crazy names the horses always have 🐎
Happy Cinco de Mayo Jenna. So man y yummy recipes all in one place. Derby Day looks so fun. Love the cute watermelon cactus. Very creative and fun. Happy weekend.
Thanks so much Linda! So sorry you are hurting, please take care!
Wow, that watermelon cactus is a showstopper! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty.
Thank you Allyson!