Menu Monday

Another Monday means another menu! This is going to be a beautiful week in our home, as it marks the last week of school! 5 more days and than it is summer time. It's going to be a good one!

My Meals:

• BBQ on bun with coleslaw and corn on the cob...my mom hosted a barbecue luncheon for the PTA at my brother's school and she had trays of leftover BBQ. J and I were happy to take some off her hands!
• Marinated Pork Chops with Pasta Salad...marinade recipe below, it's a good one!
  
• Shrimp Creole...thanks to Tale of a GRITS for sharing the link for this recipe!

J's Meals:

• Sausage Potato Salad from Taste of Home April/May 2009
• Penne and Sausage Casserole sans mushrooms....another favorite from Taste of Home
  

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Delicious Homemade Steak Marinade (from allrecipes.com)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, combine the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, mustard, onion, and garlic. Mix together well, and use to marinate your favorite meat.

I typically marinate my meat for 12-24 hours. This is great for pork, chicken and steak!