Sometimes you don’t want to cook, or you don’t know what to cook, or you have leftovers you want to use up… BBQ chicken or pork have endless possibilies and it’s fun to create something totally unexpected Turn BBQ chicken into a BBQ Chicken & Corn Pizza with Spinach Salad Topping Save leftovers from Fajita … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
Autumn leaves are falling everywhere, I love to see them floating through the air… Today let’s paint a simple leaf with watercolor using the wet into wet technique Start by putting a puddle of water on your paper in a very loose/absract leaf shape Load your brush with water and yellow and then touch brush … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
I must warn you… It’s time to Set the Scene… It’s almost time for Halloween! With ghosts and goblins and witches galore It’s time to get ready and pull out your decor A Spooky Centerpiece adds to the fun Spooky Halloween has just begun! A Pumpkin Witch might show up at your door The likes … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
Happy October! Pumpkins, Halloween, and pots full of mums~ along with October, everything comes! The flavor of the month is Pumpkin! Appetizers Pumpkin Ricotta Flatbread fom Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen comes together in minutes with a can of pizza dough, canned pumpkin puree and ricotta cheese Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip from Olivia’s Cuisine is made … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest. It combines a beer festival with a funfair and is held annually in Munich on the Theresienwiese The event draws around seven million visitors each year. In 2023, attendance reached a record 7.2 million. Visitors consumed approximately 7.4 million litres of beer. The festival features amusement rides, games, food stalls, and traditional Bavarian dishes. The first Oktoberfest … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
Let’s take a walk in the woods today This photograph by Andrew Neel on Unsplash was my inspiration I started with a light blue wash for the sky Next came the path I used a fan brush to add a layer of texture to the ground It was easy to create rake like stroke Next … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
It’s hard to resist a pecan bar… Or a Salted Chocolate Chip Pecan Bar BUT… these recipes are so easy, why not make both! Shortcut Pecan Bars Partially pre-bake crust Make pecan filling, pour onto crust, and bake Salty Chocolate Pecan Bars are just a slight variation of Short Cut Pecan Bars Again start with … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
Since now it’s officially Fall, it’s time to start slipping pumpkin recipes onto our tables~ People are either avid lovers or haters of pumpkin recipes! Pumpkin is a great source of nutrients too Cooking the chicken and pasta in chicken broth really amps up the flavor! First, poach the chicken in chicken broth by bringing … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
This wonderful salad has a little bit of everything~ apples, grapes, pecans, cranberries, bleu cheese, bacon All atop of healthy greens It’s sweet, savory, crunchy, tangy! A Homemade Cinnamon Shallot vinaigrette really makes it a Fall celebration! Mix the vinaigrette ingredients together in a jar Add the diced shallots and it’s done! Now all you … Continue reading →| The Painted Apron
My husband used to tease me about painting anything that wasn’t moving… Like pumpkins! Since ‘Tis the season right now, let’s paint some pumpkins! 🎃 First, prep your pumpkin…| The Painted Apron
This is a combination of Taco Tuesday and hamburger night! This burger style quesadilla, 🍔 A great way to enjoy a “burger” any time~ rain or shine, too hot, too cold for grilling,…| The Painted Apron
It’s hard to believe tomorrow is August 1, but Yay, that means Fall is on the way! Today I’m sharing some tablescapes to inspire you to play! Say Goodbye to Summer in a very grand way~ …| The Painted Apron
To avoid dealing with question, “what’s for dinner? Think Boston Butt! Not only is it delicious right off the grill, there are many ways to enjoy it… HHjr, a grillmaster, cooks a …| The Painted Apron
8 posts published by the Painted Apron during July 2025| The Painted Apron
I love to keep a can or two of refrigerated biscuits on hand because they are not only delicious for breakfast, there are so many other ways to use them Pesto Parmesan Biscuit Bites are one of my f…| The Painted Apron
Welcome to the Fall Tablescape Blog Hop Thank you Rita from Panoply for being our hostess with the mostess! Are you feeling or seeing any signs of Fall? We are still experiencing hot temps in the S…| The Painted Apron
It’s time for the March Creative Craft Blog Hop! Thank you so much Sara from Birdz of a Feather for hosting this month Welcome, friends, readers and visitors from Purple Hues and Me I always …| The Painted Apron
It’s time for the February edition of the Monthly Creative Craft Hop A big thank you to Sara of Birdz of a Feather for being our hostess! Welcome readers, friends and visitors from Decorate a…| The Painted Apron
It’s time for the November edition of the Creative Craft Hop Thank you Sara from Birdz of a Feather for being our wonderful hostess! Whether you are coming from Sara’s or you are a friend, re…| The Painted Apron