vegetarian – The Glutton Life

My Mother’s Sambal Goreng Tempeh Kering (Indonesian Fried Tempeh in Sweet and Spicy Sauce)

browse by ingredient, Lent, recipes, sides, vegetarianFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022 thegluttonlife

This recipe for sambal goreng tempeh is always a great hit with friends and family and many dinner guests have requested the recipe over the years. When I went back…
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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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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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Stinging Nettle Risotto with Pine Nuts / Risotto alle Ortiche con Pinoli

browse by ingredient, foraged greens and herbs, mains, recipes, rice, rice, vegetarianApril 13, 2021March 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

I don’t think there’s one person who has never felt the burn of a nettle and these fast-growing weeds are usually considered a real menace by garden-owners, shorts- or skirts…
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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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Spaghetti with Egg and Yellowfoot Mushrooms / Spaghetti Uova e Funghi (Mushroom Carbonara)

eggs, mains, mushrooms, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipes, vegetarianJanuary 12, 2021November 4, 2022 thegluttonlife

I want to start off by saying that I know this is not a carbonara, and that there is no such thing as ‘mushroom carbonara’ or ‘vegetarian carbonara’ – a…
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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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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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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino with Pangrattato (Poor Man’s Parmesan)

bread, condiments, dips & sauces, Lent, mains, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipes, vegetarianMarch 27, 2020May 11, 2020 thegluttonlife

At times, pangrattato is referred to as ‘the poor man’s Parmesan’ as it is said it was used to replace expensive grated cheeses in various recipes. I am not sure…
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Spaghetti with Marmite and Crispy Mushrooms

mains, mushrooms, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipes, vegetarianNovember 5, 2019November 4, 2019 thegluttonlife

When English food writer and star cooking show host Nigella Lawson posted her recipe for ‘Spaghetti with Marmite’ on her website and social media, there was an outbreak of varying…
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Roasted Pumpkin Soup (Vegan/Plant-Based)

Halloween, mains, recipes, soups, broths & stocks, vegetables, vegetarianOctober 22, 2019October 22, 2019 thegluttonlife

This pumpkin soup here is the one for me: the pumpkin is oven-roasted until slightly caramelized at the edges and sides for about 45 minutes, which adds a nice toasty…
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Pumpkin Seed Pesto

condiments, dips & sauces, mains, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipes, vegetarianOctober 15, 2019November 9, 2020 thegluttonlife

This pumpkin seed and basil pesto is a twist on the classic ‘pesto alla Genovese’, which is usually made with crushed garlic, fresh basil leaves, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or Pecorino and pine…
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Fresh fig and Caramelised Onion Salad with Arugula and Parmesan Cheese

appetizers, fruit, recipes, salads, sides, vegetables, vegetarianSeptember 24, 2019November 9, 2020 thegluttonlife

It’s a salad. It’s simple. But it’s the perfect end-of-summer salad that combines the sweetness of fresh figs and caramelised onions with the slight nuttiness and bitterness of arugula and…
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Baby Spinach Salad with Mimolette, Soft-Boiled Eggs and Walnuts

cheese, mains, recipes, salads, vegetables, vegetarianAugust 6, 2019November 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

once summer comes around and the temperatures start to reach 32°C and over, my will to cook and exist as a relatively normally functioning human decreases dramatically. On those days,…
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Pasta with Green Asparagus, Mascarpone, Lemon and Toasted Hazelnuts

mains, pasta, pasta, recipes, vegetarianMay 7, 2019August 13, 2019 thegluttonlife

In this recipe, slightly crunchy stir-fried asparagus are joined by silky Mascarpone, the freshness of lots lemon juice and zest (it’s very lemony!) and a nice toasty crunch from oven-toasted…
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Roasted Beetroot Salad with Goat’s Cheese and Sunflower Seeds

mains, recipes, salads, sides, vegetables, vegetables, vegetarianDecember 11, 2018December 11, 2018 thegluttonlife

The beets are roasted wrapped tightly in aluminum foil instead of being boiled to keep as much of the sweet, earthy flavor and colors inside. The slightly tart and fruity…
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Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese Quiche with Olive Spiders (Halloween)

baking, eggs, Halloween, mains, party food, recipes, special occasions, vegetarianOctober 24, 2018September 3, 2019 thegluttonlife

Are you guys ready for Halloween? I sure am! While Greece is not so big on Halloween, and autumn can feel a bit different from what I am used to…
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Linguine with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Manchego, and Sprouts

mains, mushrooms, pasta, pasta, recipes, vegetarianJuly 31, 2018December 21, 2020 thegluttonlife

When you think of a nice summer meal, a plate full of linguine and chanterelle mushrooms is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. For me, though, the…
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