Sunday, July 1, 2012

ON HE MENU MONDAY~ Week of July 2, 2012


Are you hot yet?  Most of the country has been gripped by a triple digit heat wave! And here at StoneGable we are trying to keep cool ... the heat has chased us into the air conditioning. Oh, thank goodness for AC!

This week's menu reflects the steamy weather. I am keeping things light and fresh!



This 4th will be spent around the house and out in the garden. We really have not big picnic or 4th of July plans... and we are SO okay with that! Sometimes it is wonderful just to have a quiet day at home! But we will be flying our flags proudly and our hearts will be full of American pride!

No matter what your plans are... have a happy happy July 4th!

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

MONDAY
Caprese Towers
Corn On The Cob
Peach Cobbler



TUESDAY
Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas
Refried Beans



WEDNESDAY
Crab and Corn Fritters
Fresh Tomatoes
Watermelon Wedges




THURSDAY
My cukes are riotous! I am making lots of taztziki!
Grilled Salmon With Lemon
Tzatziki With Homemade Pita Chips

FRIDAY
Grilled Honey Teriyaki Chicken Drummies
Grilled Herbed Corn On The Cob
Crispy Kale Chips


SATURDAY
Gourmet Hot Dogs
It's Not Rocket Science Baked Beans
Grilled Peaches


SUNDAY
Tomato Zucchini And Ricotta Tartlet
Cucumber And Feta Salad

STONEGABLE PRINTABLE RECIPES
Homemade Fresh Mozzarella
Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas
Crab and Corn Fritters
Tzatziki
Grilled Honey Teriyaki Chicken
Grilled Herbed Corn On The Cob
Crispy Kale Chips
It's Not Rocket Science Baked Beans
Tomato Zucchini And Ricotta Tartlet
Cucumber And Feta Salad

STONEGABLE CULINARY TUTORIALS
Caprese Towers

Here are some great featured recipes you might like to try from last week's ON THE MENU MONDAY...

Peaches are now in season... look at this delicious PEACH STREUSEL LOAF from Elizabeth at PINE CONES AND ACORNS

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RED WHITE AND BLUEBERRY SALSA brings it's own fireworks to the 4th of July... this savory from Mary at HOME IS WHERE THE BOAT IS is sure to be a Patriotic hit!




Renee, at SINGING WITH BIRDS has a great BBW rub for all the grillin' we are doing over the Summer... SMOKY-SWEET BBQ RUB would also make a delightful gift!




This week's  featured menu come from Alison at COUPON KITCHEN. Alison brings us creative, budget friendly, health conscience menus. She even includes a shopping list and prices for groceries! Very helpful!

Coupon Kitchen

Now what's ON YOUR MENU...




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24 comments:

  1. Yvonne,
    Oh~h~h...I've been craving some Salmon Patties! Your Crab & Corn Fritters recipe sounds delicious...must have this week on the Prairie! Thanks for hosting!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  2. Yvonne~ Your riotous cukes and zealous zucchinis make me chuckle :) Your light and fresh menu is so appealing~ it's hot and in the triple digits here! Thanks so much for featuring my Blueberry Salsa this week. Wishing you a Happy Independence Day!

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  3. Hi Yvonne,
    Your menu looks delicious and I am looking forward to trying your wonderful Steak Fajitas. I am for anything in the Slow Cooker in this heat. Hope you have a relaxing holiday and thanks for hosting!
    Stay Cool,
    Miz Helen

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  4. Another wonderful week of food at SG! Trying to stay cool here, as well. xo

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  5. Sounds like a great menu! I'd love the fajitas! Happy 4th of July Week:@)

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  6. What a delicious sounding menu! Have a great Fourth of July!

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  7. Getting hungry just looking! Regarding the heat, we hit 104 here in Indiana this week. When visiting some friends in Chicago, they proclaimed the AC the greatest invention ever.

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  8. Best caprese salad I ever had was in Cabo and it looked like yours. We will have to try it. Have a wonderful 4th of July.

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  9. I wish I could celebrate the fourth with you Yvonne! Yum, Yum!
    Have a great day with your family.
    hugs,
    June

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  10. Your caprese salad picture is soooo mouth-watering, Yvonne! I tried them once, but mine didn't look quite like yours!!!! Thanks for hosting and Happy 4th!!

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  11. When I saw that blueberry salsa receipt on Mary's blog...I knew i had to make it for my dinner party...I did..and it was a hit!...It was delicious...and then I took the leftover salsa and put it in a salad the next evening...It was really delicious!....Great featured recipes Yvonne!

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  12. Everything sounds so delicious! I have been anxiously awaiting my first red tomato just so I could have caprese salad. Have a wonderful week and a very Happy Fourth!

    Jen @ Our Southern Table

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  13. Hello and happy Monday,

    Thank you so much for featuring my peach bread! I do hope people try it because it is fabulous, an easy and different quick bread.

    Thank you for hosting a great party, I always find so many great new blogs and recipes.

    Elizabeth

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  14. Everything you makes looks delicious. I've added your tips and tutorials to my party list, so I'll link up this Thursday, so long as the creek don't rise, as they say. I love Tzatziki sauce. I may have misspelled that, but you know what I mean.

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  15. Another wonderful week of fabulous recipes Yvonne. Love that stacked Caprese salad. I have been trying out different recipes with zucchini. My husband doesn't care for the taste of zucchini, therefore I am getting creative. thank you for hosting.

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  16. Thank you so much for hosting.
    Have a great week. I'm off to visit all your lovely links now!

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  17. Thanks for hosting Yvonne. I picked my first zucchini today. Looking forward to making your previously posted zucchini chocolte chip bread!

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  18. Love your caprese stacker!! I can't wait for some fresh tomatoes here! Happy 4th!

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  19. I haven't had time to cook a thing since Sat. T and D moved out of here Sat. and I have been at their new house every day. oing back tomorrow but we are GETTING IT DONE!!!!! I have decided, however, that I need to go into training for OUR move:):) Your menu is SO wonderfully light and delicious sounding. I had never HEARD of some of these items so wil;l have to try them. Mary's salsa sounds SO good too, I have to try that too. XOXOXO, P

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  20. Yvonne,
    Hi! I've been a little busy lately. Today is tuesday not monday, oh well. I always seem to be a day late...
    I wanted to wish you a Happy 4th of July.
    Pat

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  21. Thanks for hosting Yvonne! Your daisy tablescape is gorgeous!!
    Sherry

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  22. Patty@creativeideasandtips.blogspot.comJuly 5, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I have to say this is my favorite blog!! I love your photos ....everything about it! I have just started mine and have much to learn about the process of blogging. By far yours is my favorite!!

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  23. I can see if I hang around here my waistline is going to be expanding. Could you please post some recipes that don't look absolutely delicious? My thighs would thank you.

    ~Bliss~

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