May's Magical Menu
May is not only known for beautiful, blooming flowers but also for fun food holidays!
Europe Day - May 9, 2025
Europe Day was created to celebrate the founding of what is now the European Union and the ideals of unity, peace, and cooperation in Europe. May 9th marks the day that the Schuman Declaration was proposed, a document that would assist in efforts to prevent future conflicts within the European countries.
I think that’s enough history for the day! If you are wondering how you can celebrate Europe day, try creating one of the most iconic European dishes… pasta! This homemade four cheese ravioli is delicious and will make you feel like you have just arrived in a traditional European town. Set your table with the Orlean Flatware Set by David Burke for a heightened dining experience.
Dance like a Chicken Day - May 14, 2025
Dance Like a Chicken Day, celebrated on May 14th each year, was created as a way to encourage people to let loose, have fun, and embrace a sense of joy and silliness through dance. This day is inspired by the Chicken Dance, a simple dance that involves flapping your arms like wings, clapping, and making other chicken-like movements.
To celebrate dance like a chicken day, you have to make a chicken dish! There are a wide variety of chicken dishes to choose from, however this Indian butter chicken dish takes the cake! This dish is not only delicious, but is a great way to incorporate other culture’s foods into your list of recipes. The rich sauce will give you the energy you need to dance like a chicken all day long!
Pizza Party Day - May 16, 2025
Everyone can enjoy a good pizza party! From elementary school celebrations to office meetings, pizza is a timeless dish that is perfect for sharing. It is no wonder that a type of party and a full day each year has been dedicated to it. Not only does Pizza Party Day celebrate pizza, but it celebrates the joy of sharing meals with those around you.
Pizza is a highly customizable dish. Instead of giving you a list of toppings that you would inevitably have to change, here is a quick and easy pizza crust recipe. Top the crust with your choice of cheese, sauce, and as many toppings as you’d like for a delicious, hearty meal. To enhance the sense of community, make smaller balls of dough so everyone can make a personalized pizza with their topping choices!
Macaroon Day - May 31, 2025
Macaroon Day was created to celebrate one of the most delicious French treats, the macaroon. Macaroons are often confused with macarons, which are the colorful sandwich cookies filled with jam, ganache, or buttercream. Macaroons are a drop cookie with a rich coconut flavor. After hearing that description, you are sure to understand why a whole day has been created in honor of this sweet treat!
There is no other way to celebrate Macaroon Day other than to create a batch of this dessert yourself. This coconut macaroon recipe is sure to yield cookies that will melt in your mouth! Drizzle them with some melted chocolate for added sweetness. Don’t let anyone know you made them, though, because then you will have to make batches for everyone you know!
