My garden has taken off! The head lettuce are large and plump... the peppers and tomatoes are growing and maturing nicely and the zucchini is taking over the garden and may only be outdone by the cucumbers! The eggplant are showing off the prettiest flowers! Life is good in the garden!
I look forward to walking in my garden in the morning and evening... watching the progress, picking weeds here and there and gathering in produce! Right now my zucchinis are going crazy.
I just love zucchini attitude! They try SO hard! You plant them... and once acclimated to their surrounds they go about growing and producing and fulfilling their veggie destiny with such GUSTO! They want to do a good job... give it all they've got ... they are like the little engine that could... well sorta.
I think they are the people pleasers of the vegetable world. They want you to notice their good effort! They want you to like them...so they are going to give you more zucchinis than you and your neighborhood could possibly ever use! They seem to be making up for their common green-as-grass color and baseball bat shape with their eager little personality!
It must be draining being a zucchini! One day you look out and there they are... totally exhausted and spent. They have given you everything they have... and are done! And when a zucchini is done... it's DONE!
But their hard working, people pleasing attitude will live on in our memories... and pantries and freezers till next spring!
Here's what's ON THE MENU...
MONDAY
Hamburgers On The Grill
Hamburger Fixins
Cucumber Salad
TUESDAY
Sage-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops With Roasted Tomato Salsa
Thai-Styled Grilled Eggplant
WEDNESDAY
Rosemary And Lemon Roasted Chicken
Orzo
Garden Lettuce With Lemon Vinaigrette
THURSDAY
Orange Poached Salmon
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
FRIDAY
Artichoke And Chicken Stuffed Shells
Ceasar Salad
SATURDAY
Leek And Onion Tart
Tomato And Olives
SUNDAY
Artisan Grilled Pizza
PRINTABLE RECIPES
Leek And Onion Tart
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I love your Pizzucchini. Our UPS man actually told me about this dish years ago when I was lamenting the size of some of my Zucchini "that got away" and weren't picked soon enough. It's been a summer staple ever since! We've always said Zucchini Pizza, but Pizzucchini it a lot more fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne
ReplyDeleteI am joining On the Menu Monday, this week, for the first time. I don't see a spot to link up though.
Your menu sounds wonderful!
Hi Yvonne, I'm not seeing a link up, either. I enjoyed reading your menu and can't wait to try the pizzucchini...we have lots!!
ReplyDeleteWow I'm so glad that I realized that you came back...I had just joined you before and you were closing down...I love the menu and can't wait to try some of the recipes...have a great evening...with love Janice
ReplyDeleteChicken stuffed shells sound great! Love your assessment of zukes, yep, they truly are over achievers-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteYea, linky is up and working! Thanks for hosting this week, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteWe have those lovely Zucchini coming out our ears, so to speak,. We are giving them away, cooking them, and eating them as fast as we can, we are grateful for such an abundant harvest this year. Your Sage Pork Chops look delicious, I want to give them a try. Hope you have a fabulous week and thanks for hosting!
Miz Helen
Thanks for hosting Yvonne!Cucumber Salad sounds so refreshing! Can't wait till mine are ready!
ReplyDeleteOh wow your rosemary lemon chicken sounds amazing!! Love anything with rosemary!!
ReplyDeleteHi sweet Ivonne!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to be at your party, you cannot imagine! I love evrything with zucchini, so wow, you got the greatest recipe here! What a menu too!! Thank you for hosting and specially for having me, I so appreciate it! Have a great week.
FABBY
Just so you know to expect me, I'll be over for dinner on Thursday :)
ReplyDeleteYvonne~ I'm chuckling at your personification of the zucchini :) Thanks for having me this week!
ReplyDeleteSo true about the zucchini being the people pleasers of the vegetable world.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting On the Menu Monday. I've brought a lentil salad that's easy for busy days. Have a great week.
Sam
It looks like a delicious week at StoneGable!! I've pinned the Pizzuchini recipe from that website. I have several great looking zucchini plants, so this recipe will definitely come in handy!! Thank you for hosting this great party!
ReplyDeleteI find even when I don't plant zucchini they still are growing in my garden... they are prolific that is for sure.
ReplyDeleteZucchini is one of my favorite. I'm hoping next year to grow some. Your menu sounds wonderful. By the way, I'm a fairly new follower and I adore your blog.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Tammy
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteThat rosemary and lemon chicken sounds so good. Thank you for hosting.
A big THANK YOU for hosting!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, You are set for the week and everything really sounds delicious. Those who sit around your table are most fortunate. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I just stir fried zucchini and yellow squash for my MINI WEES (grand kids) for lunch. They were grown by my BIL and the zucchini were enormous. They gave their all just as you said so well. I linked for the first time because I rarely post recipes but I do cook all the time. Recipes make me anxious....terribly so. Thanks bunches for hosting, olive
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. I love looking at your pictures!
ReplyDeleteAw, I didn't get here in time and it's before lunch time on Monday. Guess I had better plan better next week.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week Yvonne.
Sam