ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF DEC 31, 2012

A new year... a time to start fresh... a time to learn and try new things...

Menu planning came out of a New Year's resolutions years and years ago! It has made my life sooooo much easier!

I'll be sharing a few New Year's resolutions on Tuesday... but now...

Here's what's ON THE MENU...



NEW YEAR'S EVE

ORANGE CHILI CHICKEN

SAUTEED RICE

Broccoli Rabe 

NEW YEAR'S DAY 2013

HERB CRUSTED PORK LOIN

Mashed Potatoes

Oven Roasted Sauerkraut

SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE

King's Cake

WEDNESDAY

Grilled Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers

POTATO CAKES

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA

THRUSDAY~ SLOW COOKER DAY

SLOW COOKER BRAISED SHORT RIBS

CHEESY POLENTA

Roasted Carrots

FRIDAY

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS IN A WINE REDUCTION SAUCE

Parsley Buttered Noodle Nests

ARUGULA, SHAVED PARMESAN AND PINE NUTS IN A LEMON VINAIGRETTE

SATURDAY

PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

SUNDAY

FAITHFULNESS FARM CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Kale Chips


Here are some yummy features from last week's ON THE MENU MONDAY...


The the mention of crab makes my tastebuds go crazy!!! Mary at HOME IS WHERE THE BOAT IS shared her PARMESAN CRUSTED CRABCAKE BITES. These are a must-try at StoneGable!







These yummy ESPRESSO GLAZED NUTS are from Tieghan at Half Baked Harvest. These looks scrumptious!!!








This dish looks scrumptious and it's gluten free!!!  ROASTED VEGETABLES OVER PASTA comes from Judee at GLUTEN FREE A-Z. Gluten free pasta makes this dish filling and will fool any picky eater!








Okay, this has to be the ultimate copycat recipe!!! PEANUT BUTTER BARS that taste like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! Oh my thighs! I could eat the whole pan of these! We can all thank Paula from SWEET PEA!







Amanda, from THE TASTE TESTER shared a hearty SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE. Slow cookers work magic with sauce recipes. You know I'll be making this... and freezing it! Thanks, Amanda!








Have you heard of the WAFFLENINI... well, you have now. This is such a fabulously clever idea from DEAR EMMELINE. I just got a Belgium Waffle Maker for Christmas... you bet I'm making this... it just may catch on!!!







Nici at POSED PERFECTION shared her beautiful ORANGE CRANBERRY NUT BREAD. I have a special fondness to sweet breads... they are so perfect with coffee or tea... especially on a cold morning! I can almost smell it's goodness!

NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU...

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SUNDAY SCRIPTURE~ IT''S ALL IN THE NAME

Abraham's well, Beersheba Israel

Do you have a nickname? Not just a shortened version of your given name, but a name of endearment or description given to you by your family, friends or maybe even a bully at school.

Names are very important and they often can tell us a lot about a person... names like Big Jack or Princess or Buddy or Stinky can give us word pictures about a person.

The names of God tell us, His family, a lot about Him too...

BEST FOODIE PICKS OF 2012

MUFFIN TIN ONION GRUYERE POTATO STACKS

I love to cook... but I have found that I also love to take pictures of food!!! Here are my favorite foodie posts of 2012!

They are all practical and not too hard to make. Real... satisfying.. good food!

I hope you try at least one of my favorites in 2013...

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BREAKFAST COOKIES

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BONUS PICK...

This is not really a recipe... but it was the Number One viewed foodie post of 2012...

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TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS # 28

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Here at StoneGable we are still celebrating!!! It's quiet right now... but the second wave of family comes on Friday.  We will be in "festive mode" until after New Year's day!! I hope all of you are getting to enjoy loved ones and good food... and maybe even a little nap or two!!!

This week's features are warm and cozy...




Toile and plaid... what a welcoming combination!!!  The master bedroom at THE OPULENT COTTAGE is beautifully decorated in TOILE, PLAID AND GINGHAM! Just stunning... and the favorite entry last week!

ICE LUMINARIES  would be pretty all winter long! Cindy at APPLESTONE COTTAGE  shared these icy lights... what a welcomed surprise they would be!!!

Winter Weather takes a toll on my hands and body. I love to use a scrub on my hands... it makes such a difference.  Debbie at REFRESH RESTYLE has a very smart SUGAR SCRUB that incorporates a gentle soap in the mixture. I'm making this and keeping it near my kitchen sink!

Winter is the time for a great cup of hot chocolate! Wouldn't these CHOCOLATE SPOONS make it taste even better!!! Head on over to Beaux R'eves to see this easy and fun tutorial!

This is such an adorable MOSSY GREEN DRESSER!!! Liz Marie from LIZ MARIE BLOG repainted and restored it! I LOVE the color. I am so ready to paint a piece of furniture!!!! LOVE the gold dresser pulls too... she will show you how easy they are to do!!!

We love soup at StoneGable... and doesn't this SHRIMP SOUP from Brandi at DON'T DISTURB THIS GROOVE looks scrumptious!!! You will find this ON THE MENU next week! YUMMY!

Meg at MT TAILS made this sweet REINDEER ON FABRIC... isn't this a handsome piece of art! I thought so too!!!!  This is a must try winter project!!!

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WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ CHRISTMAS WEEK 2012

It's Christmas week!!! I think my most favorite day of the year is Christmas Eve... well... my most favorite time of the year is Christmas Eve evening. I love going to Church... I can feel the sacredness of these few hours... I love the lights and the music and being with my family!!!

Then comes the joy and fun and food of Christmas Day!!!

We are neck-deep in Christmas traditions at StoneGable! From no children (not even adult children) allowed downstairs until Bobby goes down and turns on the tree lights etc and makes sure Santa has come... to the tradition of the food we eat!

My son called me two days ago to make sure we were having the same menu for Christmas brunch!!! "We ARE having Christmas casserole, aren't we, Mom?"

Traditions bind families together and makes memories. I hope your Christmas is filled with love, peace and lots of beautiful traditions!

NOW HERE'S WHAT'S ON THE MENU...




MONDAY~ CHRISTMAS EVE

CRAB AND LOBSTER POT PIE

WALDORF SALAD

LACE COOKIES

TUESDAY~ CHRISTMAS BRUNCH , DINNER AND DESSERT BAR

BRUNCH

CHRISTMAS CASSEROLE

SLOW COOKER KIELBASA

Smoked Salmon

Fresh Bagels with Roasted Pepper Cream Cheese

Fruit Salad

LAND OF NOD SWEET BREAD

PIZZELLES

Mimosas

Coffee

DINNER
GNOCCHI CON GUAZZETTO DI CAPRIOLO
Gnocchi With Venison Stew
Chopped Salad

DESSERT BAR
Barcardi Rum Cake
Double Chocolate Fudge
Mini Vanilla Bunt Cakes
Cookies
Eclairs

WEDNESDAY~ FREEZER DAY
SLOW COOKER CHILI
Cast Iron Corn Bread






THURSDAY
ASIAN GRILLED SALMON
THAI-STYLE EGGPLANT SALAD


FRIDAY~ MORE FAMILIES COMING
Repeat of Tuesday's Dinner Menu

SATURDAY
CHICKEN PICATTA
Angel Hair Pasta
CEASAR SALAD





SUNDAY
NACHO CHEESE CHICKEN CHOWDER
CHEESE QUESDILLAS


Here are some tasty features from last week's ON THE MENU MONDAY...

Soup is at the top of our "things we love to eat" list. Look at this fabulous SOUTHWEST CORN CHOWDER from TALES FROM TWISTY LANE.  YUMMY!!!







Isn't this ROSEMARY JELLY from MIZ HELEN the most gorgeous color. I still have rosemary in my kitchen garden planters... this is a must try!!! Beautiful!!!







Have you ever eaten a penguin... It would be hard to eat one of these darling sweet birds, but so so yummy! PENGUIN SNACK CAKES come from one of my must-read blogs... BUTTER YUM. My friend Patricia is always up to somethings fabulous!






Oh these CHOCOLATE PRETZEL CHRISTMAS TREES are so so cute... and very easy to make!!! Susan from OH MY! CREATIVE has the best tutorial. It's not to late to make them!!!








Don't these CHICKEN BUNDLES from Anie at 14 SIXTY make you hungry!!! I love an easy, delicious, go-to food... this in one of those, for sure!!!








Karee, I wish I was you neighbor! She is giving all sorts of wonderful HOMEMADE GIFTS to them in these beautiful glass jars!!! Head over to THE VINTAGE CHATEAU to find all sorts of wonderful ideas!









Judy from CRANBERRY MORNING shared her recipe for NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER... it looks scrumptious!!!! I can't wait to try her recipes!!! Thanks, Judy!









This week's feature menu comes from Jamie at PREPARED TO EAT. She has some tasty recipes and a really helpful menu plan free printable! Jamie I want to try the SMOKY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN!!!

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