vegetables – The Glutton Life

Ampelokorfathes Toursi / Αμπελοκορφάδες Τουρσί (Greek Pickled Grapevine Shoots)

foraged greens and herbs, mezedes, pickles, recipes, salads, vegetablesMay 17, 2023May 19, 2023 thegluttonlife

In Greece, during the months of April and May, grapevines start sprouting shoots, tendrils and new leaves rapidly like many plants do in springtime. Unless you want your vine to…
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Broccoli Flower Salad (Bolting Broccoli Recipe)

appetizers, Easter, recipes, salads, sides, vegetablesApril 29, 2022April 29, 2022 thegluttonlife

While many gardeners may not want their broccoli to start bolting (that’s what it is called, apparently), and we were certainly disappointed at first, I found that you can actually…
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Black Salsify (Scorzonera) Soup with Brown Shrimp / Schorsenerensoep met Hollandse (Grijze) Garnalen

appetizers, foraged greens and herbs, recipes, shrimp and prawns, soups, broths & stocks, vegetablesMarch 1, 2022March 1, 2022 thegluttonlife

Salsify seems to be a forgotten vegetable that used to be popular, but hardly ever can be found at regular supermarkets and farmer’s markets nowadays. Occasionally, you can find these…
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My Grandmother’s Atjar Tjampoer / Acar Campur (Indonesian Mixed Vegetable Pickle)

pickles, sides, vegetablesJanuary 25, 2022January 24, 2022 thegluttonlife

Acar is commonly served as a condiment or side dish to be eaten with a main course of rice and meat or fish, where the sour and refreshing taste of…
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Chioggia Beetroot Salad with Radicchio, Apple and Hazelnuts (Candy Cane Beet Salad)

festive, recipes, salads, sides, vegetablesJanuary 11, 2022January 11, 2022 thegluttonlife

There are few root vegetables as pretty as the chioggia beetroot. These rosy-red heirloom beetroots originally came from the Italian coastal town Chioggia near Venice in Northern Italy, hence the…
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Pumpkin Gratin

dairy, Halloween, mains, recipes, sides, vegetables, vegetables, vegetarianOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021 thegluttonlife

I love pumpkins. Not only are these orange round boys great for carving spooky faces into for Halloween, they are also, of course, very tasty and I actually prefer to…
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Spicy Sweet Corn Soup with Coconut Milk

appetizers, browse by ingredient, mains, recipes, soups, broths & stocks, vegetables, vegetables, vegetarianSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021 thegluttonlife

This spicy corn and coconut milk soup makes the most of summer’s flavourful sweet corn and it is light and fresh enough to be eaten on a hot summer’s day,…
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Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce and Jammy Cherry Tomatoes / Pasta al Pomodoro

browse by ingredient, mains, pasta, pasta, recipes, vegetables, vegetarianAugust 31, 2021June 11, 2023 thegluttonlife

While I usually believe you can never really have too many vegetables in a meal, for my recipe here I’ve chosen to stick to a small variety of tomatoes and…
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How to Make Sun-Dried Cherry Tomatoes

browse by ingredient, food, fruit, vegetablesAugust 24, 2021May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

Want to know how to make homemade sun-dried cherry- or grape tomatoes to sprinkle on salads, sandwiches, or pasta dishes? You'll find the step by step process here!
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Mrs Julia’s Kolokithopita me Trahana / Κολοκυθόπιτα με Τραχανά της κα Ιουλίας (Greek Crustless Zucchini and Trahana Pie)

appetizers, baking, breakfasts, browse by ingredient, party food, recipes, snacks, vegetablesAugust 17, 2021August 17, 2021 thegluttonlife

This crustless pita here is what my boyfriend’s mother – the mrs Julia from the title – calls ‘moutzopita’ (Μουτζόπιτα)*, or ‘trachanokseskoufoti’ (Τραχανοξεσκούφωτη), but I suppose you could simply refer…
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Dutch Tomato Soup with Little Meatballs / Tomatensoep met Balletjes

mains, recipes, soups, broths & stocks, vegetables, vegetablesAugust 3, 2021August 2, 2021 thegluttonlife

My tomato soup here is made with a homemade vegetable stock, lots of summer tomatoes, a few other vegetables such as celery and carrot, plus those little meatballs, made with…
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Homemade Vegetable Stock

recipes, soups, broths & stocks, stocks, vegetablesJuly 27, 2021April 29, 2022 thegluttonlife

A fine vegetable stock is the foundation of many tasty dishes. This vegetable-based liquid made with lots of vegetables and herbs can add a depth of flavour to soups, stews,…
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Agretti (Salsola Soda) with Mussels

appetizers, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, Lent, salads, sides, vegetablesJuly 13, 2021July 12, 2021 thegluttonlife

I agree that this Mediterranean vegetable, with its slightly sour and briny flavours and pleasant crunch, doesn’t need much and is best when shortly boiled and sprinkled with nothing but…
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Tomato Sambal / Sambal Tomat (Chili Paste with Tomato)

condiments, dips & sauces, recipes, vegetablesJune 22, 2021June 11, 2023 thegluttonlife

If you love chili sauces and pastes as much as I do, you’ll probably benefit from learning how to make your own, so you can always have a large stash…
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Raw Zucchini Salad with Purple Carrots, Pine Nuts and Fresh Mint

browse by ingredient, recipes, salads, sides, vegetablesMay 18, 2021May 17, 2021 thegluttonlife

This shaved raw zucchini salad with purple carrots is a fun, fresh and crisp summer salad that allows you to really enjoy the fresh flavours of summer. Shaved raw zucchini…
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Mushroom Magiritsa / Μαγειρίτσα με Μανίταρια (Vegan/Plant-Based Greek Easter Soup)

browse by ingredient, Easter, Lent, mains, mushrooms, recipes, special occasions, vegetables, vegetables, vegetarianApril 20, 2021April 19, 2021 thegluttonlife

This soup, or stew is traditionally made with offal removed from the whole roasted lamb that is commonly served on Easter day, which makes this one of those dishes that…
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Simple Bean Salad

legumes, legumes and pulses, mains, mezedes, recipes, salads, sides, vegetables, vegetarianMarch 23, 2021March 22, 2021 thegluttonlife

This bean salad with sweet red pointed pepper, carrot and fresh herbs really is quite simple, but it is so tasty. I like to eat it as a filling lunch…
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Fennel, Orange and Pomegranate Winter Salad

fruit, recipes, salads, sides, vegetablesDecember 8, 2020December 7, 2020 thegluttonlife

Thinly sliced fennel bulbs are dressed with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a bit of extra-virgin olive oil after which the crunchy slivers are mixed with some orange segments that…
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King Oyster Mushroom with Pumpkin Puree, Chive Oil and Popped Barley

appetizers, mains, mushrooms, recipes, vegetables, vegetables, vegetarianNovember 17, 2020November 16, 2020 thegluttonlife

For this dish, pumpkin (or squash) is roasted until it’s edges turn into caramelized perfection after which it’s whipped into a creamy, silky-soft consistency. The pumpkin puree is then topped…
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Salted Anchovies and Mixed Tomato Salad

recipes, salads, sides, vegetablesSeptember 8, 2020September 6, 2020 thegluttonlife

When you have the luxury of hand-picking, purchasing, or growing your own fresh tomatoes, it is crucial that you immediately take them home and turn them into the most delicious,…
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Pickled Marinated Artichoke Hearts

mezedes, pickles, recipes, snacks, vegetablesAugust 18, 2020August 18, 2020 thegluttonlife

I like to serve these marinated artichoke hearts as part of a snack-/cheese platter, or meze. They’re also great to keep in your fridge so that you always have something…
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Green Couscous Salad with Herbs and Pistachios

Lent, quick and easy, recipes, salads, sides, vegetables, vegetarianJuly 28, 2020November 4, 2022 thegluttonlife

I have been making this simple and refreshing couscous salad with toasty pistachios, sweet sultanas, lots of green herbs, peppery arugula and a refreshing lemon and oil ‘dressing’ for years…
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Potato Salad with Fennel, Radish and Crème Fraîche

mains, potato, potato, recipes, salads, sides, vegetables, vegetarianJune 16, 2020June 16, 2020 thegluttonlife

My version of potato salad (not a family recipe, by the way) is made with slightly waxy unpeeled baby potatoes and lots of crunchy, strong-tasting vegetables such as radish, fennel…
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Portobello Mushroom ‘Burgers’ with Crispy Onions and Miso Mayonnaise

bread, mains, mushrooms, recipes, sandwiches, vegetables, vegetarianJune 2, 2020November 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

This vegetarian Portobello mushroom burger with crispy onions and miso mayonnaise is definitely a frequently seen ‘guest’ at our dinner table and I actually enjoy it a lot more than…
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