Sunday, February 10, 2013

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF FEB 11, 2013


Happy Valentine's Week!

You can find a Valentine Menu and Tutorial at the end of this post. Bobby and I are not celebrating until next week. He works late this Thursday!

I have been in a cooking mood lately. I've been trying and tweaking a whole bunch of new recipes. I have recently been eating lo-carb so I am especially interested in converting lots of recipes to fit my new lifestyle. Bobby, however is not eating lo-carb.... so I cook many "regular" meals and I usually eat the protein and veggies.

I do miss pastas and pizza and baked potatoes. Although I don't eat them on a regular basis, I do treat myself to "regular" food now and then. I'm trying to perfect a lo-carb pizza.

The biggest benefit of eating lo-carb is I have so much energy! Carbs really do make me tired! You might notice a tiny shift away from carb laden meals here at StoneGable... but I hope you will still find all my meals interesting, full of great flavors and fresh ingredients and delicious!

Now, here's what's on the menu...




 MONDAY
Wide Noodles
Roasted Broccoli in Garlic Oil

TUESDAY
Greek Salad

WEDNESDAY
Baked Potatoes

Sauteed Spinach

FRIDAY
Basmatti Rice
Snap Peas

SATURDAY
FLAT IRON STEAK ROLL UPS
Oven Fries
CHOPPED SALAD


SUNDAY
Nani's Vegetable Soup
(look for upcoming post)
Crusty Bread
Assorted Meats and Cheeses


Now here are some tummy tempting features from last week's OTMM...



Pat from BACK PORCH MUSINGS has a great way to serve your favorite Chili... make it CHILI MAC. Her great tip will also stretch a meal! Thanks, Pat!


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CALZONES are so delicious and great to make when you have little time for dinner prep! Head on over to THE KITCHEN IS MY PLAYGROUND for a hand holding tutorial... and a surprise crust!










Pat at ON CROOKED CREEK is such a love! She, like me is cutting down on carbs. But look what she made... she calls them FAT TUESDAY CAKES. Fat Tuesday is this week.. so you better hurry to make them!








I could literally lick my computer screen when I saw DARK CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE' WITH VANILLA SUGAR from HALF BAKED HARVEST.   What else is there to say? Sigh...




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Is there really such a thing as skinny Mexican almost anything? According to Stephanie at BACK FOR SECONDS there is! Look at this scrumptious SKINNY SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP. This is a must try!





Skinny Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Soup @BackForSeconds #crockpot #slowcooker #soup #mexicanfood




I am always on the look-out for a great side dish recipe.  This beautiful LEEK AND POTATO GRATIN looks so scrumptious! Head on over to the DISH ROOM for this yummy recipe!




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I had not eaten Brussels sprouts for decades... until a couple of years ago. When I was a wee girl I went to a Scottish boarding school and we ate tons of mushy overcooked Brussels sprouts! YUCKY! Not until my sister cooked them for me correctly did I realize how much I love them!

Look at these beautiful, wonderfully made HONEY DIJON BRUSSELS SPROUTS from STORYBOOK REALITY. So so yummy! I could eat the whole plate!









I'm so glad to see OTMM is attracting more menu planners... KUDOS to you!!!
This week's featured menu plan is from...FRUGAL LOCAL KITCHEN.




Menu Plan Monday


Here's a VALENTINE STEAKHOUSE MEAL  from StoneGable with the man in mind.... you can even see a video of me cooking it!








And a BE MY VALENTINE DESSERT to go along with it...












NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU...





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36 comments:

  1. Nici @ Posed PerfectionFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Yvonne. I'm sure your recipes will be delicious even without all the carbs. Looking forward to all your creations! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Look at all those fabulous dishes. Yum. I can gain weight easily if I look too long. Thanks for hosting, Yvonne.

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  3. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Thank you for hosting Yvonne!

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  4. Pinky at Designs by PinkyFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    We always have chili mac!!! To us, that's the only way to have chili!!! Your menu sounds great as always. I just threw a post together so I could come play:):) See you Thurs. XO, Pinky

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  5. MaryFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I think I might have to make the steakhouse dinner for two. My husband would love it. Thanks for hosting, Yvonne.

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  6. On Crooked CreekFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Yvonne,
    Oh, my goodness!!!
    What a pleasant surprise to be a featured guest @ StoneGable's On The Menu Monday!!!
    Thank you, dear friend!!!
    ...AND, thank you for all your encouragement as I try desperately to limit my carb intake!!!
    Now...I must go see those brussel sprouts and that chili...and visit others at the party!!!
    My recipe file is the next organizational area On Crooked Creek...it is filled to the brim!!!
    Thank you for hosting each week!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  7. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Thank you for hosting, Yvonne! May you and your sweetie have a Happy Valentine's Day!

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  8. MaryFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Everything looks delicious Yvonne! I've been drooling over your steak dinner & Valentine dessert since Friday! Thanks for hosting :)

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  9. LynnFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Oh, I'd like a big ole plate of those Brussels sprouts! Happy Valentine's Week Yvonne-enjoy:@)

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting - you have such a lovely blog. I wanted to let you know that I accidentally linked up a post on seed starting - was distracted while linking. Sorry! You should, obviously, feel free to remove it.

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  11. Sonny GFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    every photo is mouth watering amazing.
    you take the most wonderful photos.
    these pics should be in a magazine.

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  12. Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My PlaygroundFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Oooo, thank you so much for featuring my Calzones, Yvonne! Such a nice treat to pop on over tonight and see them in the line-up. Have an absolutely fabulous Valentines Week!!
    Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

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  13. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Thanks for the party. I hope to see you tomorrow night at Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker.

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  14. Miz HelenFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Hi Yvonne,
    Hope you are staying warm and cozy in this really bad weather with lots of good "low carb" food to eat. Your Pecan Crusted Trout looks wonderful to me. Have a great week and thanks for hosting!
    Miz Helen

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  15. LauraFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Thank you for featuring my Brussels Sprouts!! I'm going to have to try your cute Valentine's day dessert for my family. I love anything heart shaped :)

    Laura

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  16. DomesblissityFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting Yvonne!

    Anne xx

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Thank you for featuring my recipe this week. I have to admit, it was scrumptious! I'm linking up another one today. I am eager to try the Chicken Paprikash this week for my empty nest.

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  18. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Yvonne, I forgot to tell you good luck on your low carb diet. Even though I love to bake and still eat bread and pasta, I carefully watch my carbs and have done so for the past thirteen years. I lost 30 pounds and have kept the weight off by changing my lifestyle of eating. I realize how important protein is all about keeping me full for about five hours.

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  19. ColleenFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Since you love pasta but are going low carb, have you heard of Dreamfields Pasta? I am diabetic so regular pastas are out of the question and I don't always like using whole wheat. Dreamfields has only 5 grams of digestable carbs making it the perfect pasta for low carb or diabetic meals. It tastes just like regular pasta and my entire family loves it.

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  20. AprilFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Every thing looks so good up above, it's hard to chose which is my favorite. I keep being drawn to those delicious looking steaks the most though. They look perfect. Thanks for hosting Yvonne. Have a great week! :)

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  21. Howell resume writingFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    I LOVE the images you've uploaded. I'm craving with those food. >.<

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  22. NanciFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    There's an issue with the link for the pecan crusted trout. It goes to the cauliflower recipe instead. Can you fix that? I'd love to try it. Thanks!! Always enjoy your recipes.

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  23. LisaFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I went gluten free last August due to health problems, and the difference I feel is nothing short of amazing!
    xo,
    Lisa

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  24. TieghanFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks you so much for featuring my Dark Chocolate Creme Brulee! Thanks for hosting and have a great weak!

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  25. Andrea at Opulent CottageFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I'm so glad that you're going low carb, because we are too! You're so right about the energy, a big bowl of pasta just makes me want to take a nap now. And now that I'm in my 50s I just can't continue to eat that way. We will have lots of inspiration to share together with this, I'm sure! I'll be back next week to join in with a new low-carb recipe for you :)
    xo, Andrea

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  26. LuluFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I so look forward to all these wonderful recipes that help me plan my week of meals.

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  27. Keri {One Mama's Daily Drama}February 11, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day! Your menu looks so good. I'm cheating this year with jarred alfredo sauce and frozen desserts.

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  28. Barb @ Frugal Local KitchenFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Thank you for the shout out!

    I published my menu plan this week and then realized Lent starts on Wednesday. I fixed Tuesday, but I need a meatless meal for Wednesday.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Thank you for hosting Yvonne - so many yummy things here, very inspiring. Alice @ Mums Make Lists

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  30. mzzbevFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    That steak and strawberry chocolate dessert look so good!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for hosting!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    You know how the thick liquid forms in your mouth when we something delish,that's what happens when I visit these blogs..YUMMY!
    ~Jo @ LoblollyLane

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  32. DeseraeFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Everything looks so delicious.....I have to go back and look again to see what I want to try :o)
    ~Des

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  33. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    All of the links so look yummy this week! Can't wait to go through them and see what I want to make :)

    Thanks for hosting again this week!

    You are always welcome to join me on the weekends for my link party too @The Weekend re-Treat

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  34. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Yvonne, I always find your meals interesting and I am delightedly looking forward to seeing your less carb-laden meals. I, too, am eating low-carb (while my husband is not) so I will enjoy seeing your menus.

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  35. The Charm of HomeFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Oh, my goodness...everything looks so good! I should never come over here hungry!
    Thanks for hosting Yvonne!
    Sherry

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  36. NanciFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Yvonne, I'm not sure if you read these comments or not, but I mentioned to you that the link for your Pecan Crusted Trout does not give the right recipe. Is there anyway you can fix this and let me know? Love to try it.

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