Sunday, February 24, 2013

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF FEB 25, 2013



I'm so ready for spring... I feel like this has been my mantra for the last couple of weeks. I may be ready, but Mother Nature is not! It has been bitter cold here at StoneGable! I'm ready to switch my cooking to spring mode... lighter foods and delicate flavors. But not while it's still soup and stew weather outside.

I'll have to wait a just a little longer... 

So, here's what 's on the end-of-winter menu...




MONDAY~ SLOW COOKER DAY





TUESDAY
Roasted Asparagus


WEDNESDAY
Mashed Potatoes (make extra for Friday)
Green Beans in Garlic Oil


THURSDAY
 Wide Noodles


FRIDAY
PANKO CRUSTED POTATO CAKES (make extra for next week)
Roasted Carrots and Onions




SATURDAY



SUNDAY~ SOUP DAY& SLOW COOKER DAY
Crusty Bread




 Picking just a few features each week is so hard, but this week it was painful! So many great links last week!!!

Here are some yummy features from last weeks OTMM...


GALUMPKIES from DESIGNS BY PINKY speak to my Hungarian roots. We call them Halupkies... Oh, these are delicious and a big family favorite!!! Did you save some for me, Pinky?








I think crepes are a trip-to-France dessert! COOKING ON THE FRONT BURNER makes CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CREPES so romantic! These look so delicious!








These SPINACH LASAGNA ROLL-UPS from IT'S OVERFLOWING look company worthy, but they are easy to make on a weeknight too! YUMMY!









Want an easy and impressive dessert... give CHURRO CRISPS WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE from SHAKEN TOGETHER a try. They are simple to make and very upscale!





baked cinnamon sugar churro crisps with hot fudge sauce at shakentogetherlife.com





I am always looking for a main dish that is simple and has great flavor! I found a great one... FRESH ORANGE PORK TENDERLOIN from SIMPLE LIVING AND EATING. 



orange pork





Let's have dessert... how about CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME from BLACK HOLLOW HOMESTEAD. And they are topped with White Chocolate Whipped Cream. Oh my!




Chocolate Pots de Creme with White Chocolate Whipped Cream from Black Fox Homestead





I think this is the most brilliant idea... MAKING GRANOLA IN THE CROCK POT. Head on over to EVERYTHING HOME WITH CAROL for the recipe.



make granola in a crockpot




PIZZA AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE  from THE BEST BLOG RECIPES sounds so good and comforting! I could probably eat the whole thing!








Here is another winner slow cooker recipes... CROCKPOT LASAGNA from THE CHARM OF HOME.
This is another company worthy meal that can be made on a weeknight! This is on my must try list!







This week's Menu Plan is from ANGELS HOMESTEAD.  Last week April featured some great eats like... Cowboy Burgers, Twice Baked Potato Casserole and Chocolate Cream Puffs! Can I come over for dinner, April?







NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU...





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35 comments:

  1. Yummy features, as always thank you for hosting Yvonne!

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  2. Thanks so much for hosting! I hope some warm weather comes your way soon!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  3. Delicious features Yvonne! So glad virtual calories don't count :) Thanks for hosting!

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  4. Thanks for the feature!!!!!!!!!!!! I did have a few left over but they are gone now:) I would be HAPPY to make them for your next visit!!!! Let's make that soon!!!!!!!!! Love, Pinky

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  5. I know you're wanting some warmth your way, Yvonne! Thank you for hosting and have a wonderful week.

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  6. Hi Yvonne,
    Your menu always looks amazing, I am off to check out Pinkies Galumpkies, we just love those little cabbage treats. Hope you have a great week and thanks for hosting!
    Miz Helen

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  7. Wow! Thanks so much for the fun feature Yvonne!!! I totally appreciate your sweet words! XO, Aimee

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  8. I would like to come over Saturday for crab cakes over fried spinach, yum! Thanks Yvonne,
    Jenna

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  9. Thanks for hosting Yvonne...I've already been pinning a little and will be back for more!

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  10. Thanks for the party. Have a great week, Yvonne!

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  11. Thank you so much for hosting Yvonne! Wishing you a lovely week! Angie xo

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  12. These menus and recipes are diving! I cannot wait for Spring either!! It's my favorite of all of the seasons!! Rebirth in so many forms! And the thought of grilling out and lighter meals is a wonderful thought! We grilled out White bar b que sauce chicken tonight and wrapped it in foil and sent it back with our son to college so he could make sandwiches, etc…just the grilling out experience and the smell made me so happy! Cant wait for warmer weather and the menus that go with it!

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  13. I'm with you on those fresh spring flavors! But seeing as how we just got hit with a foot of snow, I don't think my boys are ready for salads and fresh fruit quite yet. :) Love your Monday parties, Yvonne!
    ~April

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  14. Yay! Thank you so much for the feature on my Pizzetti recipe :) So fun to come over tonight and see it up there!

    Thanks for hosting again this week!

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  15. Thank you so much for featuring my menu this week Yvonne! What a nice surprise to drop by and see that, I'm honored. Thanks for hosting and have a great week. :)

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  16. Thanks for hosting. It's always a pleasure to see those yummy pictures on Monday morning!

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  17. Yvonne, thank you SO much for hosting and sharing my churro crisps! I'm hungry and it's only 4am :)

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  18. Granola in the crockpot!!! I've got to try that! Thanks for hosting, Yvonne!

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  19. Love to see all the yummy stuff-my "to-try out" recipe folder is filling so fast since I've found your site. Love it!

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  20. Thank you so much Yvonne for featuring my pork tenderloin... the orange and cardamon are really exotic together. I hope you enjoy it.

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  21. I just joined your party. I need to check into the stuffed cabbage while the weather is still cool. I want to add the crepes for a dinner party surprise. They have a lot of wow - what a great dessert to add to the repertoire.

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  22. I hear you on the need for spring. We keep getting teased here in TX. One day its 72 and the next its 45!

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  23. Thank you so much for featuring our Chocolate Pots de Creme! What an honor! Today I'm sharing a canning recipe. Use your own homemade "fast food": canned roast and carrots, to create a quick and easy beef bourguignon. Thanks for hosting and have a great week.

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  24. Hi Yvonne, Thank you and what a nice surprise that you featured my crepes! Merci! Deb

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  25. Hi Yvonne....thank you so much for hosting! Have a winderful week!!!
    XO Barbara

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  26. Mmm! Look at all that food. Thanks for hosting, have a great week!

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  27. Hello! Happy Monday! Always so many fabulous recipes to try! I thank you for hosting a fabulous link party and for always being such a positive and beautiful spirit in "blogland."

    Have a wonderful week, Elizabeth

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  28. Hello Yvonne! Thank you for hosting us! :)

    I shared Toasted Coconut Chai Macaroons with a quick how-to video on how easy it is to make them. They're super healthy and tasty and perfect for snacking when you don’t want to feel guilty about snacking! :) Have a really good week!

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  29. Yvonne, thanks so much for your sweet comment on my Spring Side Table Vignette. You are such an inspiration and encouragement to me. Have a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  30. Everything looks just wonderful! Thanks for hosting a food party! I love them!

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  31. Hi Yvonne! Thank you so much for the feature. I am always in awe of your great skills at decorating and cooking so it is such an honor to be featured here! Thanks for hosting!
    Sherry

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  32. My stomach always growls here,yummy grrrrrrrr

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