quick and easy – The Glutton Life

Burrata with Pan-Seared Apricots and Prosciutto di Parma

appetizers, cheese, dairy, fruit, quick and easy, recipes, saladsJune 29, 2021June 29, 2021 thegluttonlife

One of my seasonal favourites are juicy, brightly-coloured stone fruits such as cherries, peaches, apricots and nectarines, so this simple salad with pan-seared apricots, luscious burrata, thin slices of slightly…
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Skordalia me Karidia / Σκορδαλιά με Καρύδια (Greek Garlic Dip with Walnuts)

appetizers, bread, condiments, dips & sauces, Lent, mezedes, nuts, quick and easy, recipes, sides, snacksMarch 25, 2021June 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

Skordalia is a Greek dip that is usually made with lots of garlic, olive oil and either mashed potato, or bread. You can already find a recipe for a simple…
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Spaghetti with Whiskey Cream Sauce and Bottarga

fish and seafood, mains, other, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipes, seafood, special occasionsMarch 2, 2021March 1, 2021 thegluttonlife

This spaghetti with whiskey cream sauce and bottarga combines both the comfort of carbs and cream with the luxury of whiskey (or bourbon) and brightly coloured, briny bottarga or avgotaraho…
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Clams in Butter, Garlic and Parsley / Palourdes en Persillade

appetizers, butter, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, mezedes, quick and easy, recipes, snacksFebruary 2, 2021February 1, 2021 thegluttonlife

For this dish, small clams are steamed in a little bit of wine and lots of butter and garlic after which you can serve them over pasta for dinner, or…
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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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Atherina Tiganiti / Αθερίνα Τηγανητή (Greek Fried Smelt / Whitebait)

appetizers, fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, quick and easy, recipes, snacksDecember 1, 2020July 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

Atherina, or Mediterranean sand smelt are a species of small fish that can be found in the Mediterranean Sea. In Greece, these small fish are usually battered in a light…
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Simple Chicken, Fennel and Potato Traybake

chicken, mains, meat, meat, potato, quick and easy, recipesNovember 24, 2020May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

This simple chicken traybake comes with golden baked potatoes, caramelized fennel, salty capers that crisp up in the oven and some zesty lemon slices that keep the whole thing juicy…
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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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Jjapaguri (Ram-Don) from the Film Parasite

beef, mains, meat, meat, noodles, quick and easy, recipes, snacksMay 19, 2020July 12, 2020 thegluttonlife

The film’s English subtitles and many international viewers refer to this dish as “ram-don”, but this is actually a fictional name coming from a combination of the words ramen/ramyeon and…
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Pasta with Salmon, Corn and Miso Cream Sauce

fish, mains, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipesApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 thegluttonlife

Ever since the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak and the resulting quarantines, canned fish has been a staple in my pantry. So far, if I’m not mixing it with mayonnaise and eating…
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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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My Grandmother’s ‘Indische Macaroni’ / Macaroni Schotel (Baked Macaroni with Condensed Milk and Hot Dogs)

mains, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipesMarch 24, 2020May 24, 2022 thegluttonlife

This baked ‘Indische macaroni’ is a favorite in my family both with kids and big kids alike and it’s basically made with pantry ingredients only! Now, using only pantry ingredients…
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Tuna Salad with Apple

breakfasts, fish, fish and seafood, quick and easy, recipes, salads, sandwichesMarch 20, 2020March 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

In my tuna salad, flaky canned tuna is mixed with crisp, tart apples, sweet and sour pickles, salty capers, creamy mayonnaise and a bit of spicy mustard. Perfect for some…
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Dutch Pancakes / Pannenkoeken

breakfasts, mains, quick and easy, recipesMarch 17, 2020May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

A Dutch pancake, or pannekoek, is a relatively thin pancake that can be served either sweet, or savory, or both (Yes! Yes! Yes!). Dutch pancakes are thicker than French crêpes,…
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Chicken Liver with Mushrooms on Toast

bread, breakfasts, chicken, mains, meat, meat, mushrooms, quick and easy, recipes, sandwiches, snacksDecember 10, 2019December 9, 2019 thegluttonlife

How does a hearty fry-up of well-browned (yet succulent and creamy) chicken livers with mushrooms and a creamy, onion-y sweet sauce scooped onto thick slices of buttered toast sound like…
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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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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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Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Pickled Jalapeños

cheese, mains, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipes, sidesOctober 1, 2019October 2, 2019 thegluttonlife

This quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese with jalapeños is a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I pretend to only cook this when I don’t have a…
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