party food – The Glutton Life

Cheese Ball (For Crackers and Crudités)

appetizers, cheese, dairy, party food, recipes, snacksDecember 27, 2023December 27, 2023 thegluttonlife

This classic party snack might be retro, but it is by no means out of date (right?!). A basic cheese ball is a delicious addition to any party and it…
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Basic Cheese Quiche with Almonds

baking, cheese, eggs, party food, recipesNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023 thegluttonlife

While fillings for quiche can vary tremendously, the two things they all have in common are a flaky, buttery crust and gooey cheesy egg filling. This quiche here has just…
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My Grandmother’s Katjang Rebus / Kacang Rebus (Simple Boiled Peanuts Snack)

legumes and pulses, party food, recipes, snacksNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 thegluttonlife

When peanuts are roasted or fried, as they commonly are, they become that crunchy and “nutty” little treat that most of us are familiar with, but, technically, peanuts are not…
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Mushroom Pâté (Vegetarian Mushroom Spread)

appetizers, condiments, dips & sauces, festive, mushrooms, party food, recipes, snacks, special occasionsDecember 23, 2022December 23, 2022 thegluttonlife

While some people might be of the opinion that a real pâté can only be prepared by using minced meat, offal, or fish, the word pâté does simply mean 'paste'…
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My Grandmother’s Plakkoek / Wingko (Indonesian Sticky Coconut Cake)

baking, party food, recipes, sweetsMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022 thegluttonlife

Wingko, wiwingka or wingko babat, is an Indonesian cake or kue made with mostly coconut and a few other ingredients. When sold by street vendors in Indonesia, wingko usually takes…
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Blueberry Crumble Slices

baking, fruit, party food, recipes, sweetsMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022 thegluttonlife

While I truly love berries of all kinds, there are only so many you can consume per day before you start finding odd-tasting, soggy and fuzzy ones halfway through the…
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Raw Oysters on the Half-Shell with Kumquat Mignonette and Garden Cress

appetizers, clams and mussels, condiments, dips & sauces, festive, fish and seafood, fruit, other, party food, recipes, special occasionsDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021 thegluttonlife

Not sure if this really counts as a recipe. Even if it does, I am well aware that this is basically the recipe for raw oysters on the half with…
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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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My Grandmother’s Katjang Bawang / Kacang Bawang (Indonesian Fried Garlic Peanuts)

nuts, party food, recipes, snacksJune 1, 2021May 24, 2022 thegluttonlife

While I am not usually a huge fan of peanuts as a snack, there is something very moreish and comforting about these kacang bawang and it’s not just because they…
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Psarokeftedes me Salaxi/ Ψαροκεφτέδες με Σαλάχι (Greek Skate / Ray Fish Fritters)

fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, party food, recipes, snacksMay 25, 2021May 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

These deep-fried skate fritters are deliciously golden and crispy on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside while the simple yoghurt, lemon and mint dip on the side…
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Oyster, Scallop, Pomegranate and Chive Oil Canapés

appetizers, clams and mussels, festive, fish and seafood, other, party food, recipes, special occasionsDecember 15, 2020June 28, 2021 thegluttonlife

These luxurious little canapés are bursting with flavor, combining briny raw oysters with lightly seared sweet scallops, an earthy, slightly-onion-y chive oil and some fresh and sweet pomegranate seeds and…
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Cheese and Fruit Platter Combinations

cheese, dairy, food, fruit, mezedes, party food, snacks, special occasionsSeptember 29, 2020November 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

When paired well, the sweetness and freshness of fruit can really elevate the savoury and nutty taste of cheese. The best part of making a fruit and cheese platter is…
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Seared Scallop with Passion Fruit and Papaya Salsa

appetizers, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, fruit, other, party food, special occasionsAugust 27, 2020June 28, 2021 thegluttonlife

Little over half a year ago, I posted an autumnal/winter-y version of a seared scallop with miso butter and little mushrooms. While I could eat that little dish all year…
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Raw Oysters with Raspberry Mignonette

appetizers, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, fruit, mezedes, other, party food, recipes, special occasionsAugust 4, 2020December 31, 2021 thegluttonlife

For my post today, I had some small round Zeeuwse platte oysters (Zeeland flat oyster), which have an almost sweet, delicate flavor and surprisingly firm texture (firm for an oyster…
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Spicy Strawberry Pico de Gallo / Strawberry Salsa Fresca

condiments, dips & sauces, fruit, party food, recipes, snacksJune 30, 2020March 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

This strawberry salsa, or pico de gallo (not quite sure which it is) with it’s refreshing combination of sweet, savory and spicy, in particular, is my new favorite summer snack.…
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Bakwan Jagung Ikan Teri Nasi / Frikadel Djagung met Ikan Teri Nasi (Indonesian Corn Fritters with Salted Anchovies)

fish and seafood, other, party food, recipes, sides, snacksFebruary 25, 2020July 12, 2020 thegluttonlife

Some time ago I posted my grandmother’s recipe for Indonesian corn fritters, known as frikadel djagung, or simply maiskoekjes in The Netherlands and perkedel jagung, or bakwan jagung in Indonesia.…
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Dutch Savory Cheese Cookies / Kaasbolletjes

baking, butter, cheese, dairy, party food, recipes, snacksSeptember 3, 2019October 24, 2019 thegluttonlife

These cheese cookies, or kaasbolletjes (meaning ‘little cheese balls’), I’m sharing with you today (not literally sharing, of course, I ate all of mine already) are a popular Dutch snack…
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My Grandmother’s Perkedel Jagung / Bakwan Jagung / Frikadel Djagung (Indonesian Corn Fritters)

appetizers, party food, recipes, sides, snacks, vegetablesAugust 13, 2019May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

These Indonesian corn fritters, known as frikadel djagung, or simply maiskoekjes in The Netherlands and perkedel jagung, or bakwan jagung in Indonesia, definitely are another well-loved snack in my family……
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Artichoke Quiche (with Pancetta)

baking, eggs, mains, party food, recipesMay 14, 2019July 6, 2021 thegluttonlife

In the small city I used to live in back home in the Netherlands, there is this little French bakery that sells these incredibly buttery, amazingly creamy, super-cheesy mini artichoke…
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Goat’s Cheese Mousse and Edible Flowers Wreath / Ένα βρώσιμο μαγιάτικο στεφάνι

appetizers, cheese, condiments, dips & sauces, dairy, festive, party food, recipes, snacks, special occasionsMay 1, 2019November 4, 2022 thegluttonlife

In order to celebrate this special day and it’s coinciding holidays, I made a wreath of my own... My flower wreath is a bit different, since it’s made of soft…
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Baked Oysters in the Shell with Cream Sauce and Bread Crumbs (Oysters au gratin)

appetizers, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, mains, other, party food, recipes, seafood, special occasionsFebruary 12, 2019May 10, 2019 thegluttonlife

The oysters are quickly baked, or broiled in the oven until they are just cooked and slightly heated while being protected from drying out by a layer of briny, creamy…
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Gravad Lax (Gravlax) Two Ways

appetizers, festive, fish, fish and seafood, mains, party food, recipes, seafood, snacks, special occasionsJanuary 2, 2019June 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

Gravad lax (or gravlax) is a Scandinavian dish made with fresh, raw salmon that’s been dry-cured in a blend of salt, sugar, and usually dill. The curing process gives the…
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Baked Camembert with Almonds, Pear and Thyme

appetizers, cheese, dairy, festive, fruit, party food, recipes, snacks, special occasionsDecember 20, 2018September 27, 2021 thegluttonlife

This gooey and fragrant baked cheese is a very popular snack on a cold winter evening, especially at Christmas! It can be a truly amazing appetizer, a cheesy dessert, or…
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Chicken Liver Pâté with Cranberry Jam

appetizers, breakfasts, chicken, festive, fruit, meat, party food, recipes, snacks, special occasionsDecember 18, 2018June 28, 2021 thegluttonlife

There’s something very comforting about homemade pâté with some buttered toast, or crackers and it makes for an ideal make-ahead appetizer, snack, or gift for Christmas and New Year entertaining!
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