breakfasts – The Glutton Life

The Umbrella Academy Inspired ‘Boozy Fluffernutter’ / French Toast with Bourbon, Peanut Butter and Marshmallows

bread, breakfasts, recipes, sandwiches, special occasionsJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022 thegluttonlife

The Umbrella Academy (2019 -) is a television series based on the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way. It revolves around a dysfunctional family of…
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Wild Mushrooms and Scrambled Eggs on Toast

bread, breakfasts, eggs, mushrooms, recipes, sandwichesMay 17, 2022May 16, 2022 thegluttonlife

Scrambled eggs with mushrooms is one of my favourite things to eat in the morning (I like big breakfasts). There is just something so enjoyable about soft, custardy, gently scrambled…
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Fig and Port Wine Jam with Pistachios (Fig Preserves)

breakfasts, condiments, dips & sauces, fruit, nuts, recipes, sweetsOctober 5, 2021October 5, 2021 thegluttonlife

I don’t have much of a sweet-tooth, but I do really enjoy a few scoops of fruit jam or chutney with a cheese platter and I can really appreciate a…
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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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PBLT / Pork Belly Lettuce Tomato Sandwich with Piccalilli Mayonnaise

bread, breakfasts, meat, pork, sandwichesJune 8, 2021June 7, 2021 thegluttonlife

The classic BLT sandwich – named for the initials of its primary ingredients, bacon, lettuce and tomato – has been one of the most popular sandwiches since the early 1900…
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Eggs en Cocotte with Morels and Asparagus / Œufs Cocotte aux Morilles et Asperges (Baked Eggs)

breakfasts, browse by ingredient, Easter, eggs, mushrooms, recipes, special occasionsApril 27, 2021April 26, 2021 thegluttonlife

I’ve always thought ‘œufs cocotte’ or ‘eggs en cocotte’ sounded and looked quite elegant. I suppose it is quite a posh way to serve eggs if you compare it to…
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Croque Madame with Black Truffle and Mornay Sauce

bread, breakfasts, Easter, festive, recipes, sandwiches, snacks, special occasionsMarch 31, 2021April 2, 2021 thegluttonlife

I think almost everyone loves a good cheese toast, or ‘grilled cheese’, or ‘toastie’, or however you may call it. Warm crunchy, buttered and toasted bread with melted cheese and…
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Savoury French Toast with Smoked Salmon, Chive Sour Cream and Salmon Roe

bread, breakfasts, Easter, festive, fish, fish and seafood, recipes, sandwiches, special occasionsDecember 22, 2020December 21, 2020 thegluttonlife

I think the most interesting version of French toast might be the savory kind, which you don’t see often enough. I’ve topped mine here with toppings you might commonly see…
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Spiced Banana Bread with Dates and Walnuts

baking, bread, breakfasts, fruit, recipes, sweetsOctober 13, 2020October 12, 2020 thegluttonlife

Is this the fiftieth (at least) recipe for banana bread you’ve seen since autumn has officially started? Yes. Have you already found your perfect recipe for banana bread? Probably. Is…
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Warm Ham, Sauerkraut and Mustard Sauce Sub Sandwich / Broodje Beenham met Zuurkool en Mosterdsaus

bread, breakfasts, meat, pork, recipes, sandwichesApril 24, 2020June 16, 2020 thegluttonlife

This sub sandwich, generously stuffed with warm ham, sauerkraut and a homemade mustard sauce, is a real Dutch classic you may often find on the menu at old-school sandwich shops,…
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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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Green Eggs and Ham (Poached Eggs with Prosciutto, Avocado and Pistachio Pesto)

bread, breakfasts, eggs, recipes, sandwiches, snacksMarch 2, 2020June 16, 2020 thegluttonlife

There are quite a few recipes for green eggs and ham on the internet already, but many of them involve some type of chemical food coloring to color the eggs…
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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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Blue Cheese, Figs and Prosciutto Crudo Open Sandwich

bread, breakfasts, fruit, recipes, sandwiches, snacksSeptember 17, 2019September 17, 2019 thegluttonlife

Dried figs can be bought in most shops in Greece and can be enjoyed throughout the year, but there is nothing like a ripe, sticky and sweet fresh fig. You’d…
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French Toast with Bacon, Banana and Honey

bread, breakfasts, recipes, sandwiches, snacksJanuary 22, 2019July 1, 2021 thegluttonlife

Caramel-y fried Banana? Good. Crispy and salty bacon? GOOD. Both on top of a cinnamon-y, hot piece of French toast? Epic. Really.
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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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Brie and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich

bread, breakfasts, cheese, recipes, sandwiches, snacksSeptember 4, 2018May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

... does a sandwich really need a ‘recipe’? Well, probably not. But this is a good one! The charred sweet red peppers, garlicky olive oil and melty soft brie on…
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Egg Salad and Smoked Salmon Sandwich

bread, breakfasts, eggs, fish, fish and seafood, sandwiches, snacksApril 2, 2018August 29, 2019 thegluttonlife

I know you may have plenty of leftover Easter eggs lying around (did you try to make my onion dyed red eggs?); or perhaps you’re like me and there are…
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Easter Eggs dyed with Onion Skins

breakfasts, Easter, eggs, festive, recipes, special occasionsApril 1, 2018April 25, 2019 thegluttonlife

Is there anyone who did not look forward to dyeing eggs in all the colors of the rainbow and indulging in colorfully wrapped chocolate eggs for Easter as a child?…
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