This has been a very big weekend for our family. Actually I have been a little MIA for the past week... getting ready for the weekend!
Our son Christopher got engaged! He is my baby... and a truly wonderful son!
This is Christopher and his beautiful fiance' Abigail...
We are so thrilled! Both families spent a joyous weekend together, enjoying our big collective blessing!
Thanks, Chris and Abby for sharing this special time with your families!
This week I'll try to get my feet to touch the ground... and start Thanksgiving prep. Our home will be full of friends and family... so I have a lot of planning and work to do before they arrive!
Have you begun to get ready for Thanksgiving? What is your best tip?
Now, here's what's ON THE MENU...
MONDAY
KITTY'S SOUTHWEST BEAN SOUP
BUTTERMILK SWEET CORNBREAD
TUESDAY~SLOW COOKER DAY
SLOW COOKER STEAK FAJITAS
Fixinx'
Refried Beans
WEDNESDAY
ROASTED EGGPLANT PARMESAN CASSEROLE
(didn't eat it last week)
Greek Salad
THURSDAY
ASIAN GRILLED SALMON
THAI-STYLE GRILLED EGGPLANT SALAD
(using grilled eggplant from Wednesday~ this is a must try recipe)
Asian Noodles
FRIDAY
LOBSTER RAVIOLI IN VODKA SAUCE
CEASAR SALAD
SATURDAY
Smoked Turkey Thighs and Legs
TASTY TATERS
ROASTED PEAR AND SPINACH SALAD
SUNDAY~ SLOW COOKER SOUP DAY
BEEF AND MORE BEEF BARLEY SOUP
Crusty Bread
Look at these scrumptious features from last week...
Mary's PUMPKIN GRANOLA was the most viewed link last week. I made this yummy granola and my family loves it! Head over to HOME IS WHERE THE BOAT IS for this recipe.
These tasty INDIVIDUAL VEGGIE QUICHE CUPS TO GO are a wonderful breakfast. I make this same recipe and they are so delicious! A big thanks to Tracey at THE KITCHEN IS MY PLAYGROUND for sharing.
There are just some foods that make me pay attention... and Stove Top Stuffing is one (no judging please!) Lynn at HAPPIER THAN A PIG IN MUD shared these STOVE TOP STUFFING MEATBALL APPETIZERS. What a yummy brilliant idea!
Tigahen at HALF BAKED HARVEST made these heavenly looking SOURDOUGH BREAD BOWLS. These are on my must-make list! Sooooooo good!
MEATLESS SOUTHWEST WONTON ROLL UPS... oh my stars!!! These looks delicious! Kim at LITTLE MOMMY, BIG APPETITE shares the OLE' flavor with us!!!
I am a cookie lover... and a coffee lover. Look at these luscious CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE STICKS... perfect for dunking in coffee or tea or milk or hot chocolate. You can get the recipe for these yummy cookies at BUTTER YUM. Thanks, Pat! I think they would make the perfect holiday hostess gift!
I shared these fun and easy PUFF PASTRY LEAVES last week. I love to use them instead of croutons, and toppings. They can be made both savory and sweet!
This week's menu feature is Kelly at SEMI HOMEMADE MOM. Doesn't Pesto Ranch Pasta Bake sound scrumptious?
BUTTERMILK SWEET CORNBREAD
TUESDAY~SLOW COOKER DAY
SLOW COOKER STEAK FAJITAS
Fixinx'
Refried Beans
WEDNESDAY
ROASTED EGGPLANT PARMESAN CASSEROLE
(didn't eat it last week)
Greek Salad
THURSDAY
ASIAN GRILLED SALMON
THAI-STYLE GRILLED EGGPLANT SALAD
(using grilled eggplant from Wednesday~ this is a must try recipe)
Asian Noodles
FRIDAY
LOBSTER RAVIOLI IN VODKA SAUCE
CEASAR SALAD
SATURDAY
Smoked Turkey Thighs and Legs
TASTY TATERS
ROASTED PEAR AND SPINACH SALAD
SUNDAY~ SLOW COOKER SOUP DAY
BEEF AND MORE BEEF BARLEY SOUP
Crusty Bread
Look at these scrumptious features from last week...
Mary's PUMPKIN GRANOLA was the most viewed link last week. I made this yummy granola and my family loves it! Head over to HOME IS WHERE THE BOAT IS for this recipe.
These tasty INDIVIDUAL VEGGIE QUICHE CUPS TO GO are a wonderful breakfast. I make this same recipe and they are so delicious! A big thanks to Tracey at THE KITCHEN IS MY PLAYGROUND for sharing.
There are just some foods that make me pay attention... and Stove Top Stuffing is one (no judging please!) Lynn at HAPPIER THAN A PIG IN MUD shared these STOVE TOP STUFFING MEATBALL APPETIZERS. What a yummy brilliant idea!
Tigahen at HALF BAKED HARVEST made these heavenly looking SOURDOUGH BREAD BOWLS. These are on my must-make list! Sooooooo good!
MEATLESS SOUTHWEST WONTON ROLL UPS... oh my stars!!! These looks delicious! Kim at LITTLE MOMMY, BIG APPETITE shares the OLE' flavor with us!!!
I am a cookie lover... and a coffee lover. Look at these luscious CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE STICKS... perfect for dunking in coffee or tea or milk or hot chocolate. You can get the recipe for these yummy cookies at BUTTER YUM. Thanks, Pat! I think they would make the perfect holiday hostess gift!
I shared these fun and easy PUFF PASTRY LEAVES last week. I love to use them instead of croutons, and toppings. They can be made both savory and sweet!
This week's menu feature is Kelly at SEMI HOMEMADE MOM. Doesn't Pesto Ranch Pasta Bake sound scrumptious?
NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU THIS WEEK...
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Congratulations to your son and his new bride-to-be, you must be so excited! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteYvonne~ Congratulations to Chris & Abby, what a handsome couple! Thanks so much for featuring my Pumpkin Granola, I'm glad your family enjoyed it :) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your exciting news Yvonne,I know you're thrilled! Kitty's bean soup caught my eye too! Thanks so much for the shout-out, that helps take my mind off the Eagles:@)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous couple your son and his fiance make! Congratulations to your entire family...what an exciting time for all of you. Have a super week!!!
ReplyDeleteXO Barbara
Yvonne,congratulations to your families, what an exciting time. Your menu looks awesome, of course I love Kitty's Soup. Hope you have a great week and thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Yvonne, congratulations on the engagement! They make a lovely couple! It sounds like you have a busy time ahead! The menu looks amazing and sounds so yummy! I just love the puff pastry leaves! You always have the greatest recipes and ideas! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your family on the engagement. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteCogratulations to Christopher and Abby! I have a Christopher too!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne - your son and future daughter in law are a lovely couple. May they have many blessed years together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing my cookie sticks. I hope you have a chance to try them out. There are always so many wonderful links to visit each week - thanks for hosting.
Congratulations lovely lady for such a wonderful event in your child's life, wow, an engagement...they make a very handsome couple. Many blessings in the new week. Thanks for hosting this great party, I finally have some desserts I made and 100's to see!
ReplyDeleteFABBY
Congratulations! My daughter was recently engaged, too, and we are enjoying this season of wedding planning.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and blessings!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son and his fiancee!! Thanks for hosting every week! I love your party.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all Yvonne. How exciting and they look beautiful together. Thank you for hosting during this busy time.
ReplyDeleteOh, CONGRATULATIONS to Christopher and Abigail!!! Such a fun and exciting time coming up for them and you! And thank you so much for featuring my Individual Veggie Quiche Cups {To Go}. I appreciate you!
ReplyDeleteTracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
Congratulations, Yvonne, on the engagement of your wonderful son and your future DIL!! They make such a darling couple and they look sooooo happy. Excitement is in the air for sure at Stonegable. Thank you for hosting and for including my soup for your meal on Monday. I bought my paperwhites and will be getting them ready soon. Thanks for sharing the idea.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family! What a precious time! They are a beautiful couple. Thanks for hosting this fun party each week!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nici
Congratulations to your son & his fiancee! They make a beautiful couple!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you have A LOT more things to plan for in 2013! Thanks for the party, Yvonne. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I will be grateful for this Thanksgiving is that you returned to blogging and sharing your eye for beauty and all things cozy and homey. Thank you Yvonne. I hope your holidays are blessed with wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteMy best to the happy couple- wow they are a very good looking couple. He has really CLASSIC good looks, and she looks like Duchess Katherine!
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be one fun wedding - can't wait till you share the happy planning and event(s) as they happen.....down the road, though, it takes time, haha.
YAY! GRATS!
And, as always, food menu = awesome.
PS I agree with Jeanne, we are so so so glad you are and have been back. HUGS.
How special!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation's to you all..what a blessing and a wonderful weekend !! WOW!
Darling couple too!!
Thanks for hosting!
xo
Kay Ellen
Yvonne.Yvonne.Yvonne!!!! You are going to be the sweetest mother-in-LOVE EVER!!! Congratulations to the handsome young man and his beautiful wife to be. I am sure you will keep us all posted on the details and festivities to come. Love to you, and btw, as always, the menu looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteMmmm...I have try the slow cooker fajitas. We have a new larger slow cooker and I have been using it everyday.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your son as well. What a good looking young man!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your son getting engaged! I love your menu this week, and the featured projects you selected--everything looks scrumptious. Thank you for hosting the party for us!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your family, Yvonne...how exciting! What a gorgeous couple!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting! I hope you have a wonderful week! Cheers!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Chris and Abby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO very happy for you all!!! I hope you get to help with th wedding planning! Thanks so much for hosting each week. GREAT features! Hope to see you! XO
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting! And congrats on your son's engagement - I have three boys and I know the day will come! Added your link back over on my post. Thanks again! Claire
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting! I find so much meal inspiration here. I may just start coming here when I plan my weekly menus :) Have a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son and his darling fiancee. How exciting for you all!!! They make a beautiful couple.
ReplyDeleteLove all your standouts!!! Every one of them look absolutely delicious and I'm dying to try them all!!! I'm making your beef barley soup this week. It just sounded so good. And the idea of adding a beef bone to the pot is pure genius. So much added flavor there!! Hope to hook with your party. Its always fun to participate!!
Nann
Congratulations! They are a handsome couple and look so happy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the party!
Hi Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteWow, your baby is engaged? That's a great news. Congrats... to both Chris & Abbey.
My first time joining your meme... I have some simple menus that I served on Swedish Father's Day yesterday.
Thank you for hosting. And I see your players are all good cooks.
BTW...
I had made your recipe Egg on a crispy prosciutto and that was well appreciated. I will post next week.
Thank you for your palatable recipes.
Greetings from a cold Stockholm,
/Chie
They all looked really tasty and I’d like to try making them sometime.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful pre-holiday gift for your family Yvonne, congratulations to all of you.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS to Chris & Abby - and your whole family :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
Thank you so much for featuring my menu plan! And congrats to your son, they look like a beautiful couple! :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Thanksgiving tip comes from my mom. She bakes the turkey the day before the holiday, carves it, and puts it in a wonderful herbed marinade. On Thanksgiving day, there is no turkey mess to clean up and the white meat is so moist and flavorful. It really takes a lot of the stress out of the holiday.
ReplyDeletexo,
Lisa
Thanks so much for featuring me!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Congrats to all. Your menu looks yummy. I am busy cleaning out the fridge and freezer, so there will be less to move, so not a lot of inspiration coming from my way lol.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting. Everything is gorgeous and congrats on the engagement!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting week, Yvonne! Congratulations to your son and his beautiful fiancee!
ReplyDeleteDear Yvonne congrats to your family by the ebgagement! blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! You always have amazing pictures and lovely food!
Congratulations to your son! He looks like Josh Charles.
ReplyDeleteLove your "His Majesty" pieces.
Hearty congratulations to both families on the engagement!!! Awwww...your baby! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Yvonne. Isn't love wonderful?♥ Thank you for sharing your joy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for hosting this, off to browse :)
Congratulations Yvonne and thank you for hosting this wonderful blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteThis week I'm sharing a recipe for sugar free Pumpkin Cheesecake. It's so sweet, creamy and delicious and sweetened with pure Stevia, so there's nothing artificial in this cake. Perfect dessert for the holidays, so indulge without guilt and enjoy!!
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting!
So many great recipes! Thank you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSherry