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Display Name: The Glamorous Housewife
Personal URL: http://theglamoroushousewife.com
Member Since: 8/12/11

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I'm having neighbors over for dinner tonight but I planned the menu before this post. We are having roasted chicken, corn salad, chopped salad, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, and a chocolate bundt cake. But that quiche looks AMAZING. Going to try that next week.

Side note: made roasted cauliflower the other night to add to some lentils I had leftover. Ended up eating the entire thing right off the pan- it never made it to the lentils! LOL! I wonder if the same thing would happen if I tried making the roasted cauliflower and pasta dish.

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The Glamorous Housewife


Herbed Polenta Bites, Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche, Cauliflower Pasta, Parmesan Dip, Soft Dinner Rolls, Pesto Chicken Salad, & Miso Sweet Potato Bites New Recipes from The Kitchn
4/12/13 5:21 PM

It is my opinion that the reason for the yogurt craze is due to the perfect timing of Greek yogurt entering the American market and the book "French Women Don't Get Fat" which touts Greek yogurt as a perfect food (more or less).

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The Glamorous Housewife


How Yogurt Became the Answer to Everything Food News
3/7/13 12:20 PM

Im obsessing on quinoa and leek cakes with steamed spinach and pico de gallo for breakfast this week. Totally filling and gorgeous to look at.

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The Glamorous Housewife


Stuck in a Breakfast Rut? Add Some Color!
3/4/13 5:11 PM

This post couldn't of come at a better time! We have an Ikea kitchen in our vacation home and we love it and now my husband and I flip homes and use Ikea kitchens every time with great success. But we were curious about having custom doors built and now we can use Semihomemade. Thanks for the tip!

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The Glamorous Housewife


Faith's Kitchen Renovation: 5 Things We Learned While Buying an IKEA Kitchen Renovation Diary: Faith's Budget Luxe Kitchen
2/22/13 11:13 AM

Jew here! I have a list of "Thanksgiving" salads but they work all winter long and they are delish! http://theglamoroushousewife.com/2012/11/six-thanksgiving-salad-ideas/

I also have two Pinterest boards dedicated to vegetarian dishes that can be made ahead of time: http://pinterest.com/glamorouswife/cooking-salads/ and http://pinterest.com/glamorouswife/cooking-vegetarian-main-dish-and-veggie-side-dishe/

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The Glamorous Housewife


Ideas for Vegetarian Winter Recipes That Can Be Served Cold? Good Questions
2/20/13 10:43 AM

When I clean leeks I cut off the dark greens and bottom of the leek and then cut in half lengthwise. I run the halves under running water and use my thumb to flip the layers apart, similar to flipping through a deck of cards. I have also found the most grit to be between the first layer and the rest, so I usually discard that layer (which is often tougher than the other layers) and use the rest. Works like a charm!

My favorite way of eating leeks is to saute them in a little oil and then scramble them with eggs, corn, Havarti cheese and a little fresh basil. Yum!

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The Glamorous Housewife


How to Wash and Prep Leeks Cooking Lessons from the Kitchen
2/8/13 10:18 AM

I have a few different tips you could try. First of all, when you originally cook your chicken, undercook it a little bit. Most people cook their chicken for WAY too long. Experiment by shortening the cooking time so it is still a little pink in the middle. Then when you recook it the middle should end up cooked through instead of rubbery. The second tip is to poach your chicken in some water or broth. I have found this to keep my chicken nice and moist. It is also a good way to reheat chicken. And finally, you could stop reheating your chicken by pounding a breast flat and then cooking it in a non stick pan for a few minutes on each side. This method only takes a few minutes and will fix your rubbery chicken in a jiffy! Good luck.

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The Glamorous Housewife


Best Way to Cook Chicken If I Want to Reheat It Later? Good Questions
1/22/13 9:13 AM

I made a chicken mole in my slow cooker last night. It was so savory and cozy. Think I might have to have the left overs for lunch. Yum!

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The Glamorous Housewife


10 Cozy Winter Meals to Make You Happy to Stay Inside
1/21/13 10:21 AM

Yay! Ive been reading the LA Times since I was a little girl and the food section was always my favorite! Can't wait to reminisce.

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The Glamorous Housewife


A Blast From the Past: The L.A. Times Opens Their Online Recipe Vault
1/14/13 5:25 PM

This looks like a winner! Can't wait to try it. Oh and @Marion in Savannah, you can also try mint instead of the cilantro.

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The Glamorous Housewife


Recipe: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Orange-Coriander Dressing Recipes from The Kitchn
1/10/13 10:15 AM

Oh I adore it! So fresh and modern with a hint of retro (in the olive shade).

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The Glamorous Housewife


Kitchen Colors: Olive Green & Light Blue Kitchen Inspiration
1/7/13 11:48 AM

This is how I made my latkes on Saturday, except I just used cold tap water- no ice, and the starch took exactly zero time to settle! When my husband was finished wringing out the potatoes there was plenty of starch in the bottom of the bowl. Oh, I also used the food processor and just flattened the middle of the latke once I had it on the griddle.Yum!

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The Glamorous Housewife


The Unexpected Trick That Makes the Crispiest, Tastiest Latkes Ever
12/11/12 8:32 PM

I agree with happyinny! Kickstarter for the win! Fantastic idea.

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The Glamorous Housewife


Short on Space? This Shelf 'Hides' Your Table and Chairs in Plain Sight!
12/11/12 8:46 AM

Ive been doing this for years, but I dont even bother with the holes. I just use the lid and only leave a little bit of space for the liquid- kind of like draining tuna or canned pineapple.

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The Glamorous Housewife


A 5-Dollar 5-Minute Cocktail Shaker
12/11/12 8:44 AM

I thought it was funny she called this new book "foolproof" because I have found pretty much all of her recipes to be foolproof! LOL. As a matter of fact I cant wait for the first night of Hanukkah because I always make her corn chowder (minus the bacon) to go with the latkas. YUM! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cheddar-corn-chowder-recipe/index.html

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The Glamorous Housewife


Ina Garten On: Great Dinners & Overlooked Kitchen Tools Expert Interview
12/6/12 10:00 AM

I have tried a few different ways to organize all the recipes I tear out of magazines, but right now here is the method I am using: http://theglamoroushousewife.com/2012/09/recipe-organizer-diy/

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The Glamorous Housewife


Get It Together! 9 Tips & Methods for Organizing Your Recipes
12/5/12 9:58 AM

I am bringing the mashed potatoes today and totally forgot to buy milk and butter! The good news is I read this post BEFORE I bought the goods so I ended up getting the fancy Irish butter and half and half. I added the butter before the liquid and then mashed to my hearts content. Yup, best potatoes ever. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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The Glamorous Housewife


How To Make the Best Mashed Potatoes Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
11/22/12 2:07 PM

You could try this dish baked in individual baking dishes: http://talesofaretromodernhousewife.blogspot.com/2012/10/butternut-squash-macaroni-cheese-baked.html


Planning the Vegetarian Holiday Meal:
5 Show-Stopping Main Courses

11/7/12 4:40 PM

My favorite crockpot chicken: Chicken breasts on the bone, Juice of 2 lemons, and Italian salad dressing powder. Dump in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Made it last night with roasted Brussles sprouts. Delish!

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The Glamorous Housewife


Gift Idea for New Parents: A Slow Cooker & Your Best Recipes
11/6/12 10:23 AM

I have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to vegetarian dishes that are perfect for dinner parties: http://pinterest.com/glamorouswife/cooking-vegetarian-main-dish-and-veggie-side-dishe/

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The Glamorous Housewife


Can You Suggest Some Festive Vegan Dinner Party Recipes? Good Questions
11/6/12 10:19 AM