Sunday, November 4, 2012

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ Week of November 5, 2012


Well, Tuesday is a big day... ELECTION DAY (no early voting in Pa). I hope all of you are going to exercise your right, as an American, and vote.

I always marvel at this process. The election cycle is messy and loud and tiring...  often obnoxious and full of pundits and those annoying last minute robocalls. It lasts w-a-y too long and costs f-a-r too much and it can bring out the most dreadful behavior in people!  It is not a perfect system... but it's our system... the best on earth!

  I am always proud and wistful to watch our government work as we vote for a President every four years. I get up election day and thank God I am an American and I can vote! This is not a right to take lightly or to dismiss!

So I'll be at the poles with coffee in hand, bright and early on Tuesday morning, taking advantage of the freedom I have to make my voice count... and I'll be up all night watching the results and being so thankful I am an American!!!!

GOD BLESS US... EVERY ONE!

(Please no comments on the candidates or their parties, thank you!)

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


Click capitalized dishes for the reicpes

MONDAY
Broccoli

TUESDAY
NANI'S CABBAGE SOUP (yes, again... lots of cabbage here)
Rye Bread



WEDNESDAY
Sauteed Spinach with Sherry Vinegar




THURSDAY
Greek Salad



FRIDAY
STEAKS ON THE GRILL
 Sweet Potato Fries
Homemade Coleslaw


SATURDAY~ COMPANY'S COMING
Toppings
BUTTERMILK SWEET CORN BREAD
MEXICAN EXPLOSION SALAD
Mason Jar Pumpkin Trifle

SUNDAY
LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP
Coleslaw from Friday





Here are some yummy features from the last two weeks...

Soup is perfect for this time of year! Susan (and Bentley) at ASH TREE COTTAGE cooked up a beautiful CREAMY WILD MUSHROOM SOUP... that's not lo cal! Yummy, one of my favorites!






Mary at INSPIRATION CAFE made SPANAKOPITA... a fabulous Greek favorite! Just look at all this deliciousness!




This easy 3 ingredient MOCHA FUDGE SAUCE is from Stephanie at BACK FOR SECONDS. I can't wait to make this... wouldn't this make a great little gift!



3 Ingredient Mocha Fudge Sauce



This is for you Bobby, darling! My husband loves mushroom and I'm making him these DELICIOUS CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS from Sherry at PONDERED PRIMED PERFECTED. He could probably eat all of them!






Anything that starts with the work "zippy" must be more that good! Lisa from SIMPLY... THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER  made these darling ZIPPY PUMPKIN MUFFIN DOUGHNUTS.  Thanks, Lisa!







Don't we all love pizza? Jenni at MOM ESSENTIALS knows how to make a HEALTHY HOMEMADE PIZZA. And she has the sweetest little helper, head on over to get this yummy recipe!



Pizza round 300x199 Healthy Homemade Pizza


Mary at HOME IS WHERE THE BOAT IS made a cauldron of the best WITCHES BREW AKA SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI. I love how easy she made this by using rotisserie chicken!






The featured menu plan this week comes from Rachel at THE ATWOODS. Rachel, I have my eye on that CROCK POT CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS!


The Atwoods




NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU THIS WEEK...


 


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36 comments:

  1. Andrea at Opulent CottageNovember 4, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    My hubby would looooove those crab-stuffed mushrooms too! We saw some beautiful king crab last week at Costco, and this would be perfect for the little leftover pieces! Thank you for hosting, Yvonne!
    xo, Andrea

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  2. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeNovember 4, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Thank you for hosting... have a blessed week!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Your weekly menus always are always mouthwatering, and the highlighted recipes from last week look so good, definitely want to try that wild mushroom soup!
    Thanks,Jenna

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  4. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Wow, such great menu and recipes! Thank you for hosting yet, another great party at On the Menu Monday. I'm colaborating with brittle I made, didn't place the recipe, but anyone can go to Victoria magazine, fall 2011 and the recipe just shows up! Have a blessed new week ahead, sweet Ivonne.
    FABBY

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  5. JenNovember 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    I want to spend the week with you and dine at your table! Everything sounds so very delicious and so well thought out. But alas this diet of mine to get ready for my daughter's wedding forbids all of this luscious food! Thank you for hosting this every week. I am collecting recipes for after the wedding. =) Have a wonderful week!

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  6. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizNovember 4, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    We finished the Slower Cooker short ribs recipe tonight....It's has such a great flavor and my husband keeps commenting on the unique flavor it has!
    Those Zippy Pumpkin Muffin Doughnuts look mighty good! There are some great recipes here!
    Thanks for hosting!
    Liz

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  7. Nici @ Posed PerfectionNovember 4, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Yvonne! Hope you have a wonderful week.
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  8. MaryNovember 4, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Yvonne! Every time I see your Muffin Tin Potato Stacks I drool, I have got click over and get the recipe to make them! I'm thankful we have early voting in NC. Thanks for hosting :)

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  9. Deb ANovember 4, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Thanks for hosting - I'll be trying a couple of the wonderful recipes!

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  10. 20 North OraNovember 4, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Your weekly menu sounds fantastic. Do you always stick to your menu? Our schedules are so crazy plus I am not organized enough to plan a week ahead. There are so many good sounding recipes. Will try some definitely.

    Judy

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  11. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 4, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful menu and you've showcased some wonderful recipes, Yvonne. Thanks for hosting and have a happy week.

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  12. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 4, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I am so glad you asked that no one write about politics. I am SO sick of it all on FB!!! Your menu sounds wonderful again, and those are great features. I'll try to have a recipe to link next week. XO

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  13. NanaDianaNovember 4, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Ya know-visiting you I always feel like licking the screen! I am off to vote on Tuesday, too, with my Starbucks in hand. I am hoping the lines aren't too long. Blessings -xo Diana

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  14. UnknownNovember 4, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I hope your hubby loves the crab stuffed mushrooms! My hubby and I gobbled them up in no time. Thank you for sharing them here! I'm tickled to be featured among so many other yummy looking recipes. Have a great week.
    Sherry of Pondered Primed Perfected

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  15. UnknownNovember 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Thank you for the party. I hope you have a great week! I'm co-hosting a linky tonight, please stop by and share Pint Sized Baker .

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  16. AprilNovember 4, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    I love your features and I love your party :) Those pumpkin doughnuts are the last straw, I'm going to have to go be friends with that girl!!!
    ~April

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  17. koraleeNovember 4, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Sending you lots of well wishes for a great election..love a fiend from Canada. xo We will be watching up here.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Hello and thank you for hosting.

    This week I am sharing a super easy Cane/Refined Sugar-Free Cranberry Apple Jelly (Sauce). Also excellent on turkey! You can’t go wrong with this spread – it’s sweet, tart, and best of all…NO added white sugar. So awesome.

    Cranberry Apple Jelly (Sauce):
    http://www.thetastyalternative.com/2012/11/super-easy-homemade-cranberry-apple.html

    Have a great week.

    Be Well,
    --Amber

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  19. Back for SecondsNovember 4, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Thank you so much for spotlighting my Mocha Fudge Sauce! Made my night :)

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  20. Alison @ Under the Big Oak TreeNovember 5, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Mmm! So many great things shared already today! I can't wait to try your cabbage soup! We love cabbage! Yum!

    I started a new link party and I'd love for you to join us for Soup's On (Sunday Link Party). The party went live on Sunday and will be open for a few more days. I'll be hosting each week during the fall and winter months! Hope you'll join us!

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  21. Athena at Minerva's GardenNovember 5, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Thank you for hosting the party tonight, Yvonne--your menu looks truly wonderful, as do the features. I've made spanokopita many times, but never tried it in crescent rolls before--a clever twist on that recipe.

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  22. LynnNovember 5, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    I'm with Mary, those potato stacks always catch my eye too! Sounds like a yummy week, I've been craving beef, steaks on the grill would be great-enjoy:@)

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  23. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenNovember 5, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Susan & Bentley's wild mushroom soup looks divine. You always feature the best of the best. Thank you for being our hostess.

    Our state allows early voting, so we've voted. Hope you have a fabulous week.
    Sam

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  24. LisaNovember 5, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    You are so right about voting - it is a privilege that may are denied. My husband and I are on the opposite sides of politics and our votes cancel each other out, but going to the polls and casting our votes together is an act of being an American. My son recently returned from a nine month stint in Afghanistan, and hearing first hand accounts of the life there really makes me appreciate (even more) how lucky we are.
    xo,
    Lisa

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  25. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)November 5, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Yvonne, we are still without power, heat or water here in Connecticut, so your lovely recap of the delicious recipes is making me wish I could prepare them myself! Voting will be wild here--not sure what to expect as the schools are still closed where we vote and there is no heat or water there either! Gas is also becoming a problem so we are conserving. YMCA and library are open for shelter and the fire station provides water if you bring a bucket. I really can't wait to look at your posts on a real computer screen! Keep your fingers crossed for us that this incoming nor'easter doesn't hit. First thing I'm going to make when we get our power is a hearty stew! Linda

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableNovember 5, 2012 at 8:11 AM

      Linda, it breaks my heart to know that you are STILL without necessities! Know that my prayers are with you, dear friend!

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  26. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Thank you for hosting, following you from Europe, will browse some yummyness now.

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  27. The AtwoodsNovember 5, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Yvonne! Imagine my surprise when I came to link up my menu this week and saw our blog featured!! You are so sweet - thank you!!! I hope you enjoy those Chicken and Dumplings - they are fabulous!

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  28. BlissNovember 5, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I'm surveying the recipes to see what I'll try this week. Thinking it might be the cabbage soup.

    Bliss

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  29. Jamie at Prepared to EatNovember 5, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! That mocha fudge sauce is not going to be good for my diet, but I have *got* to try it now. :)

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  30. On Crooked CreekNovember 5, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Yvonne,
    YuMMy!!! I've been thinking of Brunswick Stew all weekend, but instead, I'm making another soup that I will share with you next week!!! A family heirloom with a twist!!! Love all your recipes posted here and will go back and pick one new one to try. Thanks for hosting this weekly meme!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  31. Amy KinserNovember 5, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    So thankful for early voting around here. God bless you and all you do.

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  32. Our Neck of the WoodsNovember 5, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I will be voting tomorrow as well! Kind of glad to get the whole thing over with haha!

    That wild mushroom soup looks delicious! Thanks for hosting. I linked up my post on maple brown sugar granola cookies.

    Tammy
    ourneckofthewoods.net

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  33. The Charm of HomeNovember 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Had to pin that fudge sauce! YUM!
    Sherry

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  34. luckybunnyNovember 6, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Well YUM! All kinds of delicious things!

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  35. open hospitality point of saleNovember 24, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Wow! What a useful blog for a busy woman like me. Thank you very much I really appreciate. I was looking for these recipes. I think now I found the correct blog.

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