Happy May!
May is one of my favorite months,
it’s full of fun holidays and events
The weather is warm and sunny,
summer is on the horizon,
and the grocery stores are beginning to have
wonderful fresh summer produce
This month’s bucket list has recipes for the Kentucky Derby,
Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day~
a little bit of everything!
The flavor/theme of the month is May Holidays
You can see photos of these recipes in the May section
of my Monthly Pinterest Board here
Appetizers
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Cheese from Eat the Gains
Bean & Cheese Taco Bites from the BakerMama
Pear & Strawberry Gorgonzola Pizza from Carlsbad Cravings
Sides
Mandarin Orange Salad from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Celery Slaw with Apple & Bleu from Foodie Crush
Corn Tomato & Cucumber Salad from the Blond Cook
Hawaiian Roll Parmesan Garlic Bread from Make the Best of Everything
Main Dish
Crispy Chicken and Broccoli Salad from Southern Living
Spinach, Bacon & Bleu Cheese Quiche from Not Entirely Average
Chicken Parmesan Casserole from The BakerMama
Lazy Enchiladas from The Lazy Dish
Desserts
Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie from Plain Chicken
Pecan Cream Pie from Cooktop Cove
Red, White & Blueberry Biscuit Shortcake from Home is Where the Boat is
Butterscotch Cookies from Pandora’s Box
Here’s what I made from the April Paint Bucket
The flavor/theme of the month was Unexpected Combinations
Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Iowa Girl Eats
was the inspiration for a yummy twist on Brussels sprouts
Asian Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts
The Master’s Golf Tournament is held every April
and is known for their famous Pimiento Cheese sandwiches
I rounded up my favorite Pimiento Cheese recipes for
an Ode to the Masters Pimiento Cheese
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Sloppy Joes were adapted from
Pineapple Sloppy Joes from Olla Podrida
Cheesy Chicken Bacon Alfredo Stuffed Shells
from Valya’s Taste of Home was the inspiration for
Chicken & Bacon Ravioli Alfredo
This pasta casserole comes together quickly and easily
using rotisserie chicken and
refrigerated pasta that doesn’t have to be boiled first
Club Sandwich Salad from Little House Big Alaska
reminded me of my Salad Sub Sandwich
and inspired me to do a round up
of all my Club & Sub Sandwich recipes with twists~
many definitely are Unexpected Combinations,
this month’s theme!
Maple Bacon Onion Rings are another Unexpected Combination
The Kentucky Derby is May 4 this year,
so “Run for the Roses” with these recipes
Cinco de Mayo, May 5 is only days away~
be sure to celebrate with a Mexican dish
Cinco de Mayo Recipes from Apps to Dessert
Creamy, Dreamy Butterfinger Pie
was adapted from No Bake Butterfinger Pie from Plain Chicken
I didn’t make Key Lime Brownies from Plain Chicken
but they did inspire me to share a round-up
with several other Key Lime desserts
It was a delicious month!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
What’s for Dinner / Love Your Creativity
Between Naps on the Porch / Turn About Tuesday
Wednesday Linky Party / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts