Sunday, March 10, 2013

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2013


I'm beginning to feel a little crazy right now... too many things and not enough hours in the day to finish them. My son get's married in a little over three weeks.

We are hosting a Pennsylvania bridal shower for his precious fiance' on Saturday... so excited.

Have you ever hosted a big shindig with the front rooms of you house all torn up... well, I am!  The only furniture that has come in is the living room sofa. So we are turning the front part of the house into a Spring bistro!

I'll be sharing pictures and ideas next week.

If you think I have disappeared because I am not visiting my favorite blogs... I ask for a little grace, until the wedding is over! I miss having time to visit and comment and share ideas!!! But, this is my baby and I don't want to miss a second of wedding planning and fun!



Abby and Christopher

Now here's what's on the menu...
MONDAY~SLOW COOKER DAY
SLOW COOKER BALSAMIC ROAST BEEF DIP SANDWICHES


TUESDAY
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS IN A WINE REDUCTION SAUCE
TASTY TATERS
ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN AND PINE NUTS





WEDNESDAY
PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Vegetables





THURSDAY
SPICY RUB OVEN BABY BACK RIBS
COOL RANCH COLESLAW


FRIDAY~COMPANY'S COMING
MARINARA SAUCE
GRANDMA LOBIANCO'S ITALIAN NO-FAIL MEATBALLS
Homemade Pasta



SATURDAY
FLAT IRON ROLL-UPS
AUNT SUE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND CASHEWS


SUNDAY
SLOW COOKER BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
Caprese Sandwiches in Crusty Bread


Here are some tasty features from last week's OTMM...


A COZY PLACE CALLED HOME shared what should be a staple in everyone's recipe box, BREADED OVEN BAKED FISH.  I eat fish once or twice a week and this is an easy and delicious recipe!











SLOW COOKER CLAM CHOWDER from THE KITCHEN IS MY PLAYGROUND looks spectacular! If you are a chowder lover like me, I'm sure you will want to make this recipe!









ORANGE BREAD would be a perfect Easter sweet treat! You must go visit ON SUTTON PLACE and see the rest of her scrumptious pictures!



Glazed Orange Bread Recipe





One of the biggest down sides of eating lo-carb is not having a steady diet of Mexican food like NACHO PIZZA from MY BISCUITS ARE BURNING. YUMMY!









I was fascinated by IRISH CREAM COFFEE CREAMER from GROWING UP GABEL.  The flavors sounds fabulous and wouldn't this make a lovely hostess gift?



Irish Cream Coffee Creamer from growingupgabel.com @thegabels #recipe






100 YUMMY FRUIT MUFFIN IDEAS is a wonderful post with a great muffin recipe and lots and lots... 100 ways to use it! Head on over to MOM'S MAKE LISTS for inspiration!









I almost always have a whole chicken in my freezer. When I say 1 CHICKEN 3 WAYS I knew I'd be pulling it out to make the recipes from DESIGNING DOMESTICITY. Delicious... and very economical!









This week's featured menu plan comes from TEACH WHAT IS GOOD.
Look at her awesome menu plan and shopping list! Thanks for the inspiration, Kate!




mar 4 menu planner



NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU...





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43 comments:

  1. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeMarch 10, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Wonderful features....thank you for hosting Yvonne, (busy lady)!!
    Have a blessed week!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I can't believe you even have time to blog, much less refinish your dining room chairs with a wedding coming up! I know it will all be fabulous, can't wait to see your photos.
    Jenna

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Lovely photos and I hope you enjoy the week to come, as hectic as it may be. :-)

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  4. Nici @ Posed PerfectionMarch 10, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Yvonne! You take all the time you need to enjoy this wonderful occasion with your family. Can't wait to see all you have to share. Have a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  5. DianeMarch 10, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    These are exciting times for you and your family....memories are being made! Congrats to your son and his soon to be misses. Thank you for hosting my friend. Diane

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 10, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Oh Yvonne, such fun and exciting times are coming up for you and your family! Thank you for taking the time to host your party.

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  7. Miz HelenMarch 10, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Hi Yvonne,
    Hope you are able to enjoy every second of the upcoming events for your son's wedding. Have a great week and thanks for hosting.
    Miz Helen

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  8. Pat@BPMMarch 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Our granddaughter is getting married two weeks from yesterday. She is hoping for a wedding beside her other G'pa's lake. All the snow is melted, so now we have the usual springtime soggy mess.LOL They have an alternate location...the church, but we are hoping her dream wedding comes true.

    Thanks so much for hosting One the Menu, Yvonne.

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  9. DebbiedoosMarch 10, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Looks like I have to start getting some good recipes. I know where to come first.

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  10. The HOME GIRLMarch 10, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    I'm so excited for you! I know you're gonna make your front rooms into the most DARLING bistro for your future daughter-in-law's wedding shower!!! I can't wait to see the pictures!!! I'm sure it will be nothing short of spectacular! Thanks for hosting this despite how busy you are right now! Have a great week and enjoy this wonderful time in your family's life! =D

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  11. Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My PlaygroundMarch 10, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Thank you so much for the wonderful party, Yvonne ... and for featuring my Slow Cooker Clam Chowder in your feature picks this week. Happy wedding planning!!!! Enjoy every minute of it. :-)
    Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

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  12. Shannon @ A Cozy Place Called HomeMarch 10, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Thank you for featuring my fish recipe and for hosting each week. I enjoy sharing my recipes even though I realize there are many wonderful recipes submitted each week by extremely talented women such as yourself. Spring is a wonderful time of the year and how extra special it will be for you this year. Enjoy every moment!

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  13. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneMarch 10, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Hi Yvonne...wishing you a wonderful week you busy gal! So excited for your family's big event...I am sure it will be simply beautiful! Thank you so much for taking the time out to host another one of your amazing parties...I always enjoy them!
    XO Barbara

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  14. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Thanks for the party. I hope you had a great weekend. Please stop over at Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. It'll open tomorrow night!

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  15. SarahMarch 10, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Exciting times! You shouldn't miss a minute of all this special time in your son's life. Can't wait to see photos of the events.

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  16. JenMarch 10, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Have so much fun with your son's wedding! It will be a wonderful time, even if it is a bit crazy! Thank you for taking the time out to host On the Menu Monday!

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  17. CamilleMarch 10, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my creamer! I hope the next 3 weeks are full of joy for you and your family!

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  18. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonMarch 11, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    What a handsome couple. Thank you for letting me join in.

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  19. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring the muffins - we made pear this week, which at my daughter's suggestion we snuck just a little chocolate into. They are divine! Alice :-)

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  20. With A BlastMarch 11, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Lovely couple! Thank you for hosting :-)

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  21. Office space rental SingaporeMarch 11, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Nice cute couple. Their foods look always delicious.

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  22. lovefoodiesMarch 11, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Hi Yvonne, Thanks for hosting. Today i'd like to share my spicy chicken,prawn & broccoli stir fry. It's a fast dish to prepare, healthy and inexpensive (you can leave out the prawns!). Hope you all like it.
    Thanks, Mary from Lovefoodies

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  23. LynnMarch 11, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Enjoy all the festivities Yvonne:@)

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  24. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMarch 11, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Your plate is certainly full as they say. I've been watching with great interest your tutorials, especially painting the chairs. I'm sure you are super excited about the wedding.

    Thank you for hosting OTMM each week. I've brought French Coq au vin.
    Sam

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  25. Designing DomesticityMarch 11, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Thanks so much for the feature, Yvonne. I have to say, I have no idea why I only now discovered all the uses of 1 chicken. It literally fed us for a whole week and I still have some of the stock in the freezer. Good stuff. Thanks again - and your week sounds delish! I don't know where i would be without menu planning. liz

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  26. Diane BalchMarch 11, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Congratulation they are a gorgeous couple.

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  27. miss flibbertigibbetMarch 11, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    A wedding! How fun! I've done 3 for my daughters and it is SO much fun to plan and create things....exhausting, but fun! Your menu this week sounds fantastic!

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  28. linda @ bushel and a pickleMarch 11, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    You can do it! And it will be so beautiful. Just remember to leave "space and energy" to enjoy your baby's reception!

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  29. Alison @ Under the Big Oak TreeMarch 11, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting this week! Especially with so much going on!
    Can't wait to see photos!

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  30. The AtwoodsMarch 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Oh, Yvonne - I'm sure you're just beside yourself planning all of the festive details for the wedding. MANY blessings to your son and his beautiful wife. I have no doubt it will be a lovely wedding!

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  31. Maria AsayMarch 11, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Thank you for hosting and featuring our Nacho Pizza! Have a lovely week and enjoy this special time with your family.

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  32. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodMarch 11, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    I'm so blessed to be featured this week! Thank you so much. We are also marrying a child...my daughter gets married in July. Blessings to you and ENJOY!!

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  33. podsoMarch 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Yvonne, thanks for hosting this every week. I look forward to more time now to absorb all that is here. So many good ideas. I hope all goes well for the wedding plans and the parties and I hope you are able to savor and enjoy this important time in your life! Have fun!

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  34. Scratch MommyMarch 11, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Another fun party. Thanks for hosting!

    BTW, those scallops look UhMaaaZing!

    Jess

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  35. Cass BradshawMarch 11, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Congratulations and good luck with the shower and wedding!
    Thanks for hosting :) and have a great week.
    cass-eats.blogspot.com

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  36. On Crooked CreekMarch 11, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Yvonne,
    How exciting to be having a Wedding Shower @ StoneGable!!!
    Definitely...I'll be back to see photos!!!
    Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit and comment today, dear friend! YOUR family comes first and foremost!!!I do thank you for letting me know you'll be MIA for a short while...otherwise...I worry that something has happened to you or a loved one!!!
    EnJOY the process of taking part in one of the most memorable times in your son's life!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  37. SueMarch 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    What a beautiful couple! I am sure you are busy and excited...I think you get a blogging pass for this one. I can't wait to see the "bistro" and the wedding photos!

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  38. Eve CollinsMarch 12, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    What a beautiful couple.Don’t you want to upload some more photos. I’m waiting to see some more !

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  39. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 12, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Oh my gosh, congratulations on your son's upcoming nuptials! What an adorable couple! Enjoy every second of this time - it goes by so quickly it will make your head spin.

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  40. London Boutique HotelsMarch 13, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    What a nice couple. Actually both are matching cute couple. My warmest congratulation for you.

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  41. Lipsy DressesMarch 19, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Wow matching couple and delicious foods. My heartiest congratulation for you. Enjoy your life as well.

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  42. Discover Namibia safarisMarch 26, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Wow happy to see like this happy and matching couple. These foods are also tasty delicious. I follow article and like it very much.

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  43. Business Development Consultancy ServicesMarch 27, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Wow I think you two can enjoy your holidays as happy with this menu. I like this delicious post with yummy foods.

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