Sunday, June 3, 2012

ON THE MENU~ WEEK OF JUNE 4, 2012


Can you hear the faint whisper of Spring bidding you it's soft goodbye?  Summer wants her turn!
And with the change of season comes a change in menu as well.

I want to eat fresher... lighter!  And I have an urge to stick almost any food on the grill! Smoke does wonders for a piece of meat! 

The menu this week at StoneGable is beginning to reflect Summer's appearance... and the fresh produce in the garden...
I am eating salads from the garden everyday! What a great opportunity to make delicious salad dressings that are as fresh as the greens they go on! Look for an upcoming post about making great salad dressings! You will NEVER go back to the bottle!

Some of my garden zucchinis should be ready for zucchini boats on Sunday! This is a new-to-me recipe and I can't wait to give it a try! We will be eating a lot of zucchini! They are prolific in my garden.  Look for an upcoming culinary tutorial for zucchini relish... it is really delicious!

Now, here's what's ON THE MENU...


MONDAY
Steaks On The Grill
Miz Helen's Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
 Lettuce From The Garden With  Red Wine Vinaigrette

TUESDAY
Pesto Polenta Lasagna
Italian Herb Crusted Chicken
Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Pine Nuts With Lemon Vinaigrette 

WEDNESDAY
Grilled Onion And Cheese Quesidillas 
Guacamole Salad

THURSDAY
Asian Grilled Salmon
Grilled Vegetables With Balsamic Dressing
Lettuce From The Garden With Green Goddess Dressing


FRIDAY
 StoneGable Caprese Towers
Focasia



SATURDAY
Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Watermelon Wedges

SUNDAY
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Lettuce From The Garden With Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing


ALSO ON THE MENU...
Strawberry Jam


Rhubarb Cobbler
(look for post next week)

Panzanella Salad



STONEGABLE  PRINTABLE RECIPES


OTHER RESOURCE RECIPES
I am exchanging the herbs for oregano, flat leaf parsley and a garlic salt

CULINARY TUTORIALS
(one of my very first posts)
Caprese Towers



Now, what's ON YOUR MENU...




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34 comments:

  1. Nancy @ The HeadmistressJune 3, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    It all looks just scrumptious! We WERE going to eat outdoors tonight, but it got a tad chilly! But we DID get to have cocktails outside after working in the yard/beds all day!
    Enjoy your week!
    Nancy

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  2. JulieJune 3, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Thanks for hosting this great party. I love the Caprese Tower, beautiful! Have a great week!

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  3. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Yvonne: Another week of winning recipes.
    I am so excited about the recipes for the homemade salad
    dressings.
    i remember your caprese salad from last summer. It was a big
    hit with our family. Can't wait to have homegrown tomatoes
    for the caprese salad.

    Denise Lamb

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  4. LynnJune 3, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Sounds like another week of good eats at StoneGable Yvonne! Looking forward to your post on salad dressings:@)

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  5. MichelleJune 3, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Your menu looks wonderful! I can't wait to try your green goddess dressing recipe! :)

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  6. slip4June 3, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Everything looks wonderful! I wanted to check out the crock pot au gratin potatoes, but the link takes me to the steak recipe.

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  7. Miz HelenJune 3, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Yvonne,
    What a pleasant surprise to find my Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes on your great menu, thank you so much for your kindness! We are thinking along the same lines, it is a seasonal change about now and a welcome one, lots of great food to cook in the summer. Hope you have a wonderful week and thank you so much for giving us this great party!
    Miz Helen

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  8. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 3, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Best wishes for a great week, Yvonne, and thanks for hosting.

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  9. Sunflowers With SmilesJune 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Yvonne:

    I will have to try the polenta pesto lasagne, it sounds delicious! Thanks!

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  10. Entertaining WomenJune 3, 2012 at 9:48 PM

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  11. The Checkered AppleJune 3, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Yummy week of recipes...thanks Yvonne!

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  12. Entertaining WomenJune 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    I can hardly wait to have an opportunity to try the au gratin crock pot potatoes! Thanks for the recipe. Cherry Kay

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  13. DomesblissityJune 3, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks for the invitation back to On The Menu Monday Yvonne. I used to link up all the time but you must've disappeared from my Google reader. You know what they say "outta sight, outta mind". LOL So glad to be back. Always great insiration from your linky party.

    Anne @ Domesblissity xx

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  14. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesJune 3, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Yvonne. Your menu looks wonderful especially the grilled foods which I have had on my brain since planning for my Grill, BBQ and Picnic Party on June 17. This time of the year is perfect for trying all the fresh things available. Have a great week!----------Shannon

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  15. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Yvonne,
    Hello,
    Hope you have a good summer. Lovely to be here.
    Thank you for hosting.
    Pat

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  16. Terry @ La Bella VieJune 4, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Just wanted to tell you how much (again) I'm enjoying your blog and this weeks post for Menu Monday and loved the scripture for today.
    We're in the middle of a huge kitchen remodel and have no way to cook right now, yet love to cook and these posts' are so inspirational right now...it gives me hope that someday, I too will be able to cook this way again as well as join your party!

    Thanks again!
    Terry from http://sweetpea-labellavie.blogspot.com/

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  17. Lynn WoodJune 4, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    It is really feeing like summer here for the first time this year. Thanks so much for the summer recipe ideas. I've got it bookmarked and I'm sure I will be trying some of these this week...especially that panzella salad, looks delish!

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  18. Natasha in OzJune 4, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Many thanks for having me today Yvonne. Have a lovely week.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  19. MaryJune 4, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Yvonne~ As usual, everything sounds and looks delicious on your weekly menu! I'm afraid Summer has stormed her way in and rudely shoved Spring aside here for awhile now! Thanks for having me this week~ I'll look forward to your salad dressings post :)

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  20. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJune 4, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    I welcome summer as it's my favorite time of the year. I totally agree with you that if you ever make your own vinaigrette or salad dressing, you will never go back to the bottled stuff.

    Thank you for hosting On the Menu Monday. I'm sharing an authentic Cajun Crawfish Boil at a blogger get-together.
    Sam

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  21. Diane BalchJune 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    We went back to rain in NY this week... so feeling more like Spring again... Glad your having nice weather.

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  22. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I cannot wait to try the lasagna recipe. In fact, that may be tonight's dinner!

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  23. RenéeJune 4, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    It is a buffet of yumminess here...too much to choose from! Have a great week.

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  24. KathleenJune 4, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Back to Spring here, 50 this morning.
    Everything looks delicious, as usual!
    I linked my dollar boneless pork chop dinner, you already commented. :)
    Hope to see your Wed for Let's Dish!
    i better think of a table!

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  25. AlisonJune 4, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks for checking out Coupon Kitchen. I'm excited to add my weekly menu to this list as well!

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  26. Creations By CindyJune 4, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    oh my goodness! It all sounds so good. Especially right now! It's my lunch time and I am starving! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  27. From the KitchenJune 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    What a delicious week you have to look forward to. I wish I was so organized! So far, I only have dinner planned.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  28. Anita at Cedar Hill June 4, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Your menu always sounds so delightful. I have got to try your Green Goddess dressing.

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  29. Heather at Farm to ForkJune 4, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Thanks for inviting me to join OTMM. Everything looks delicious. I can't wait to go look around.

    Heather

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  30. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodJune 4, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    What a fun site! Thanks for the invitation to your link-up.

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  31. Linda @ Life and LindaJune 4, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    You always have the most wonderful menus. I love your flair. Thank you for hosting.

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  32. Deb AJune 4, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Thanks for hosting....I'm loving what I see here - have a good week!

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  33. BusyMomJune 4, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Yvonne- Your site is absolutely adorable!! I want to try everything! Such a cute presentation too! Oh and I love the picture on the colored sugar!!

    Thanks for the invite!!

    BusyMomsMenuPlan.Blogspot.com

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