Sunday, March 24, 2013

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF MARCH 25, 2013





I know I sound like a broken record... but hurry up Spring! We are to get snow tonight and tomorrow and I am so done with winter!!!

Easter is a week away and I would love to see my daffodils waving their little white heads in a nice warm breeze!!!

Our Easter menu is mostly the same from year to year! One year I tweaked it more than just a little and I had a table full of disappointed people! Everyone has a favorite food! I learned my lesson that year... NO CHANGING A HOLIDAY MENU!!!!

Are we the only crazy family that does that?

Happy Easter... Happy Spring my dear friends!!!

Now here's what's ON THE MENU...
MONDAY~ SLOW COOKER SNOW DAY
NANI'S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
GOOEY CHEESE SKILLET FONDUE
Baguettes





TUESDAY
THAI-STYLE EGGPLANT SALAD
ASIAN GRILLED SALMON
Sticky Rice


WEDNESDAY~ SLOW COOKER DAY II
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Spaghetti
Greek Salad


THURSDAY
GARLIC PORK TENDERLOIN WITH DIJON MARSALA SAUCE
BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE
Mashed Potatoes



FRIDAY
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA
CORN AND CRAB FRITTERS
Roasted Potatoes








SATURDAY~ EARLY SPRING PICNIC
HAMBURGERS ON THE GRILL
PASTA SALAD IN A JAR






EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH
ARUGULA SALAD
ONION SKIN DYED EASTER EGGS




Honey Baked Spiral Ham
Kielbasa
POTATO SALAD
STONEGABLE POUND CAKE PUDDING WITH RUM SAUCE



ROASTED ASPARAGUS 
Paska
Nut Bread
Easter Basket Chocolates
Champagne
 STONEGABLE ICED TEA





Here are some scrumptious features from last week...




Okay all you cookie lovers, this is for you... IRISH BUTTER SHORTBREADS from STEAKNPOTATOESKINDAGURL. Just give me a cup of Irish breakfast tea with lots of cream and a jar of these cookie... heaven!!!











If you have not had ANISH PICKLED EGGS then you haven't had the best!!! Honestly, I live in the heart of Amish country and the pickled eggs here are famous!!! Thanks, Lynn from HAPPIER THAN A PIG IN MUD for bringing the best to OTMM!










Here are 50 + SAVORY MUFFIN RECIPES from our British friend at MUM'S MAKE LISTS. I adore what I call "formula recipes". This one is a winner!











EARLY SPRING CITRUS BARS from GREEN EGGS AND SPAN is a sweet treat I can't wait to make. Oh, YUMMY!





Early Spring Citrus Bars





CRISPY GNOCCHI WITH PISTACHIO PESTO... really...? Now this is a recipe that would make me fall off the lo-carb bandwagon in a real hurry. Culinary perfection!!!!! I could gain 5 pounds just by thinking how much of this I could eat!!!! Thanks... I guess, HALF BAKED HARVEST!

You also need to check out Funfetti Sandwich cookies and 30 Minute Mini Muffins from HALF BAKED HARVEST last week!




Crispy Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto-1





I know so many of us love soup!!! THE SOUP DOCTOR'S EGG DROP SOUP from ON THE HOME FRONT is a keeper. Easy to make, this is a great pantry meal!




Soup, Prudent Living






JAZZY GOURMET COOKING STUDIO shared these sweet and oh so fun BLUEBERRY ALMOND DELIGHT BITES. How cute are these!!!!




Blueberry Almond Delight Bites





This week's Menu Plan comes from ONE MAMA'S DAILY DRAMA. I'd like to invite myself to dinner Thursday, please! YUM!





One Mama's Daily Drama




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This week I'm sharing HOMEMADE PUFF PASTRY CUPS. These are impressive and so so easy to make!!!! I made them for a recent Bridal Shower and there seemed to be a hit!

Look for an upcoming post about the Herbed Chicken Salad in April.












NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU...





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26 comments:

  1. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeMarch 24, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks for hosting Yvonne, have a blessed week!

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  2. Barbara F.March 24, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Yvonne, always fabulous features and your recipes make me so hungry. xo

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  3. Nici @ Posed PerfectionMarch 24, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Yvonne! Your Easter menu sounds delicious! At my mom's house we always had to have certain things at holidays, but I'm finding that my crew just doesn't seem to care...as long as they like what I make. Maybe that will change as they grow a little older. Anyway, I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  4. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 24, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Thanks for hosting. I am praying we DO NOT get snow, I am scheduled to have 4 girlfriends for dinner tomorrow!!! My table is set and toda bought all the groceries. Have a good week, I am LONGING for Spring too!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XOXO

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  5. LynnMarch 24, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I had to chuckle when I saw your hamburgers on the grill, I've been craving one too! Thanks for the shout-out Yvonne and I'm hoping this is the last of the snow too:@)

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 24, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Hope you get some good weather soon, Yvonne! I remember chilly Easters when we lived in PA, OH and MI. Your menu and the features are wonderful. Thanks for hosting.

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  7. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneMarch 24, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Hi Yvonne...thank you so much for hosting. Super features and I just can't believe one of them is beet juice pickled eggs!I was just thinking about them the other day and that I haven't seen them in years...then poof here they are! You live in beautiful country...I don't know if I told you that I went to college at Millersville some 30 years ago...always loved the area.
    Wishing you a wonderful week!
    XO Barbara

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  8. Miz HelenMarch 24, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Hi Yvonne,
    Our family is so steeped in tradition, sometimes I try slipping something new in the menu or replacing something and someone will always say, where is it, I just love that dish. We are having a very cold weekend but a burger on the grill sounds awesome.

    I really enjoyed your Scripture post today, thank you. Have a blessed Easter with your family and thank you so much for hosting!
    Miz Helen

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  9. JulieMarch 24, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Hi! I know I am so ready for Spring as well. It's been snowing here off and on for a couple of days, not a lot of accumulation but still....it's almost April!!

    Have a wonderful Easter!!!

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  10. The HOME GIRLMarch 24, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Hi Yvonne! Thanks so much for hosting yet another great OTMM!!! Hope you have a really blessed Easter week!!! =D

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  11. Sherry K-Jazzy GourmetMarch 24, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Bless you bless you for featuring my Blueberry Almond Delight Bites! I am so flattered. Have a great week!

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  12. Nancy @ The HeadmistressMarch 25, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Hi, Yvonne! I'm drooling over your menu for the week. Can you check the link, please, for the cheese skillet fondue? I get the soup recipe every time! Thanks!
    Nancy

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  13. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodMarch 25, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Oooh, those pastry puff cups look scrumptious! My daughter is having a bridal shower soon and these look like something I'd love to make! Thanks for hosting this delightful link-up. Each week there are so many wonderful posts!!

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  14. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    I am seriously drooling on my computer right now looking at your weekly menu!! This is my first time linking up and I'm so excited to check out some of the yummy stuff on here! Thank you so much for hosting!!!

    Best,
    Jen @ Yummy. Healthy. Easy.

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  15. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    Am partying over breakfast - making me very hungry for something more than porridge :-(

    Thanks so much for featuring the muffins - Alice @ Mums Make Lists xxx

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  16. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    good Morning Yvonne: Your menu for the week looks delicious.
    When you try to bring up the fondue recipe you get the Chicken Soup
    recipe.
    I found one recipe for fondue that you posted for a tree trimming party.
    Is this the same recipe?
    Thanks again for posting a wonderful weeks worth of recipes.

    Denise

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  17. MaryMarch 25, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Thanks for hosting Yvonne! It's hard to believe Easter is a week away, love drooling over all the features and delicious links each week!

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  18. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks for sharing these amazing recipes..loved it
    ]Android Developer

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  19. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMarch 25, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I think everyone is ready for spring, including us down south where it's been a little chilly. Thanks for hosting as always. I brought a man-pleasing blue cheese stuffed burger with a port & caper sauce. Low carb too.

    Enjoy your week.
    Sam

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  20. Diane BalchMarch 25, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Hi Yvonne,
    I am sharing an Italian Rice Easter Pie and info about a very important event: Food Bloggers Against Hunger. Please help spread the word. Thanks.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    That's so funny about your Easter menu, my family is just the opposite! If I did the same menu I would hear lots of complaints, they expect new and different for every occasion! Keeps me hopping for sure! Your menu does sound divine and something for all tastes. Have a great week and a very Happy Easter! {It's freezing and yucky in the South too}
    Jenna

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  22. Paula@SweetPeaMarch 25, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Thanks for hosting. I'm looking forward to browsing the links for some new recipe ideas.

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  23. Amy KinserMarch 25, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Hi Yvonne. I just wanted to let you know that I will be introducing you to my friends over at my blog tomorrow (Tuesday) at our 3rd Girl Time get together. I know they will love you and your blog just as much as I do.

    Would love for you to stop by tomorrow and check it out.

    Thanks and God bless, Amy

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  24. Keri {One Mama's Daily Drama}March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Thanks for featuring my meal plan. We really love those turkey burgers and they are pretty healthy!

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  25. AGMarch 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Be sure to stop by my link party on Tuesdays: http://www.anyonita-nibbles.com

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  26. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Yvonne,
    Hello,
    Thank you for hosting.

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