Sunday, January 27, 2013

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF JAN 28, 2013


Let's talk turkey... okay, maybe not turkey... let's talk food! I am a real honest-to-goodness foodie. There is really no test to take that tells you are a foodie. Here's how I know I am...



  I read cookbooks like romance novels, love to go to specialty food stores and try new things, my longest phone conversations are about recipes and food (except to my children and Donna), all the workers at Williams-Sonoma know me by name, many of my friends get pretty excited to come and have dinner at our house and I always feel like I am doing something so good for my family when I am cooking!

Do I love to cook everyday... heavens, no! Do I cook everyday... no, but most days I do. 

Even if your passions don't find themselves satisfied in the kitchen, cooking can be enjoyable. Crank up the music you love best. Read the recipe at least once thoroughly, gather up all your ingredients and conjure up your inner Julia Child... or Martha Stewart... or Ina Garten!

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

MONDAY
Edamame Pods with Soy Sauce
Rice

TUESDAY


WEDNESDAY


THURSDAY
Mashed Potatoes
Roast Carrots





FRIDAY~ SLOW COOKER DAY~ COMPANY'S COMING
QUESO DIP And Nachos





SATURDAY~ SOUP DAY
Nani's  Vegetable Soup
Grilled Cheese Sticks


SUNDAY~ SOUP DAY II


This weeks features should come with a warning: 

VIEW WITH CAUTION: MAY CAUSE EXTREME HUNGER!


We are pasta lovers, here at StoneGable. And we also love Vodka sauce. 
Just look at this hearty and beautiful homemade VODKA SAUCE from SEE AIMEE COOK!






Okay, if you have been following me for any length of time you know my affinity for Mexican food! Ole'. When I saw TACO CHICKEN from QUEEN OF SAVINGS I was fixated, because Doritos are my very very very favorite. (No judging!) I cannot have them in my house or even get near them! How Kristen Bell feels about sloths is the same way I feel about Doritos! See the hysterical video by clicking HERE. I am saving this recipe for a special treat for me... it will probably make me cry, too!



Taco Chicken



ITALIAN SPINACH AND CREPE MANICOTTI just looks scrumptious. Italian food is another food I am weak kneed for!!! This wonderful, company worthy main dish comes form HALF BAKED HARVEST.


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These are not your mothers deviled eggs. I am usually a deviled egg purist, but these CRAB AND CHIPOTLE AIOLI DEVILED EGGS from STEAKANDPOTATOESKINDAGRUL just might change my mind!  These would be fabulous as an appetizer!







Sorry Girl Scouts, we know your secret... The secret to making those world famous THIN MINTS we all love and hoard in our freezers! And it's all thanks to April at DIMPLES AND DELIGHTS! Yea, for April!








I'm making BEEF AND BROCCOLI this week... next time I need to try this recipe from RITA'S RECIPES! Made in a slow cooker, this easy recipe looks delicious!!!!








DUCK BREAST WITH PORT WINE REDUCTION is on my must-try list! We have lots of duck lovers in my family. THE COOK'S SISTER 's recipe sounds very elegant and scrumptious!








LEMONADE BROWNIES  from A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING  really got my attention! They look moist and dense and even have a lemon glaze drizzled over the top! I bet they would freeze well too... to always have a sweet treat on hand!







This week's featured menu comes from... PREPARED TO EAT. Jamie is one very organized mom of four that know the importance of serving good and delicious food!!! Kudos to you, Jamie!








NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU...





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MENU PLAN MONDAY












46 comments:

  1. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Thank you for hosting, have a wonderful week!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    All the features look so delicious, and your menu, of course, looks amazing! I am still working on mine this week, I know I will get lots of great recipes and ideas here. Thanks for hosting,
    Jenna

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  3. MaryJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Everything looks delicious this week Yvonne! Thanks for hosting :)

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  4. Nici @ Posed PerfectionJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Yvonne! Wow! Those are some amazing looking dishes. What's on your menu looks mighty yummy too! Have a wonderful week.
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  5. Call Me PMcJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Thanks for hosting, I always look forward to your party and catching up on your projects every week! ~ Paula

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  6. Nancy @ The HeadmistressJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Mouth watering! Thank you for hosting and have a wonderful week!

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  7. Aimee ~ See Aimee CookJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my vodka sauce! Totally made my night! :)

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I made crepe manicotti this week - from Jacqueline at Purple Chocolat Home. Oh goodness....it was wonderful.
    Also did a spatchcock chicken. How wonderful. Reminds me of your perfect roast chicken. From now on I will always separate the skin and put something under it.
    Have a great week!

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  9. ColleenJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Thank goodness I am not the only woman who adores reading cookbooks and shopping at the great kitchen stores. I live in the deep south so my menu is quite different than yours but oh how I love reading about what you are making. I love your blog and your beautiful home. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  10. MarthaJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I'm a cookbook reader too! :)
    Thanks for hosting, wishing you well in this next week!

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  11. Susan FreemanJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I have not had dinner yet ~ I wanted to link up my post first ~ and now I am starving after reading and relishing all of your menu and pics! Yummy, yummy, yummy Yvonne. Thanks so much for hosting and all of the wonderful menu ideas.

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  12. FABBY'S LIVINGJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Oh wow, what a menu sweet lady!! I am so hungry right this minute! Thank you for hosting and I wish you a wonderful week.
    FABBY

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  13. Claudine from ReStory.caJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Dear Yvonne, your menu and recipes look amazing!!! I am HUNGRY!!!
    I am not supposed to post recipes on my new website (it is supposed to be about FURNITURE only...) but I am breaking the rules!!
    Your site(which I have followed for a while) inspires me and has EVERYTHING! Why not? I love the recipes, the furniture, the tablescapes... I wish I had a new post to participate in your party, but I don't! I will rite a food post this week!
    Just to make your mouth water, Last night my husband made Salmon Teryaki and Mushroom Risotto for dinner. We also had a salad with fresh greens, pears, almonds and fetta crumbs! YUM! Tonight he is making Lemon and Rosemary Roasted Chicken and butter and chicken stock new potatoes... DOn't hate me - I have the FLU! LOL! Have a great week! Claudine
    Please visit me at www.restory.ca

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  14. AprilJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:32 PM

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  15. AprilJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Amen on the cookbooks, foodie stores, and conversations!! My favorite stores are food stores :) Hooray for Thin Mints!! Thank you so much for the feature, Yvonne! You're my favoritest host :)
    *Hug*
    ~April

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  16. Miz HelenJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Hi Yvonne,
    A good cookbook is my favorite read, and I love, love, love to cook. I always feel at home on your blog. Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks for hosting a great party!
    Miz Helen

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  17. LynnJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Creamy Cabbage Soup sounds great Yvonne, I love cabbage:@)

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  18. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Dangit I just need to get organized enough to plan an entire menu for the week! :/ I want to participate in this linky for our own good...My husband would love it!

    xo,
    RJ

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  19. Patricia @ ButterYumJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Oh Yvonne - my stomach jumped when I saw that flan.... and now it's calling me back for another look. That means I'll have to seriously consider making it, and soon!

    Patricia @ ButterYum

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  20. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks for hosting and sharing your menu and the wonderful features, Yvonne!

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  21. LuluJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    I love checking in each week for new recipes to include on the week's menu. There are so many good things that sometimes it's hard to choose what to fix next.

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  22. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    thanks for hosting another great party!

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  23. TieghanJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my Crepe Manicotti!! Thanks for the party and have a great week!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Thanks heaps for the recipe shares and the link party! I think I will be craving deviled eggs AND crepe manicotti until I make some now...lol.

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  25. Back for SecondsJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Thanks so much for the party!
    http://backforsecondsblog.com

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  26. Shannon @ A Cozy Place Called HomeJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks for showcasing all these fantastic recipes. Have a wonderful week! Shannon

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  27. Tshirt printingJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    I just had my breakfast, but these images made me so hungry. I wish I also could cook like this. Anyhow I’m not an excellent cook, but I really want to try at least one of these menus.

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  28. ChristiJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Yvonne - count me as one who would be very excited to come to your house to eat! Your menus (and your blog) are always inspiring! xo

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  29. Jamie @ Prepared to EatJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Yvonne, thanks for hosting again. How honored I am to see my site featured here! :) I just love your blog, everything always looks amazing.

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  30. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Yvonne! I just wanted to stop by and link up even though I'm dreadfully late. Hope you are well and that your knee is all fixed up! I've been working hard on my Etsy shop and not been around Blogland much. I'm trying to catch up...I've missed so much. :o) Have a wonderful week...Ann

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  31. Susie BuetowJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Your menu looks tasty! I LOVE Vodka Sauce. Unfortunately no one else does in my family so I rarely make it. I'd love for you to pop over and share your menu & recipes in my Weekly Menu Plan!! I will make sure to visit you each week now that I found yours.

    Have a super week! SusieQTpies

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  32. Trish @ Finances With FunkJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I am so bookmarking that duck and beef with broccoli. Thanks for that.

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  33. Jennie @ Got My ReservationsJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Cooking is love. End of story. Thanks for hosting!

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  34. SueJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I think I'll come for dinner on Tuesday (healthy and yummy) or maybe Friday...not so healthy, but I can eat healthy at home. When do you eat the leftovers?? I am trying to eat healthier when I'm at home. I find that I gain weight these days when we travel (which is more than it used to be) because restaurant food is so salty and interesting (as you know, I'm a foodie too). So, it has been a month of baked chicken and lots of fruits and veggies around here. I miss cooking interesting things, but most of my best recipes have either butter, chocolate, sugar or cheese!

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      I usually don't cook large amounts. Or if it is something like soup, we eat it for lunches.

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  35. Acquired ObjectsJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Thank you Yvonne for visiting my blog because it got me to come over to yours and I LOVE FOOD BLOGS! I hate cooking the same thing week after week and I love playing with recipes. I don't own cookbooks since I found you use one or two recipes out of them and then you have all these books laying about,hate clutter so hate that, so now you know why I love food blogs. Love what yoou're planning for this week and I'm excited about browsing your recipes.

    Happy cooking!
    Debra

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  36. designchicJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Deviled eggs and lemonade brownies- a perfect combination!!

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  37. Gloria BakerJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Yvonne thanks for hosting all look delicious!!

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  38. CaroleJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Hi, I found your blog through Susie QT pies Scraps of Life. I linked in a poached egg dish.

    I am your newest follower. A follow back to Carole's Chatter would be fantastic. Hope you are having a good week.

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  39. DesiJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my Crab and Chipotle Aioli Deviled Eggs! Some great features you've got there!

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  40. Stan and Jody GabaraJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your delicious recipes and hosting a great party!

    Jody

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  41. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    What a great array of gorgeous food. My kind of party! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm your newest follower.

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  42. Eve@ Payday Loan LendersFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Looks like so delicious. I wish I could try with these recipes, but I’m not good with cooking. So I’m going to ask my Mum to try with these. I’m so thrilled about finding this blog.

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  43. graceFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    uh...your menu plan looks awesome--a lot of variety and good flavors! friday is the day you'd have to barricade the door to keep me out. :)

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  44. Susie BuetowFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing your TASTY menu with my menu plan link up last week. I'm featuring you today on my menu plan linky! http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2013/02/National-Potato-Lovers-Month-Menu-Plan.html

    Have a super week!

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