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Easy Homemade Fresh Apricot Jam with Vanilla

condiments, dips & sauces, fruit, sweetsJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 thegluttonlife

Fresh apricot jam is one of my favourite jams because its flavour and aroma are exactly what I imagine summer to taste and smell like: bright, sweet, yet slightly tangy,…
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Appelmoes / Easy Dutch Apple Sauce for Meat and Sweets

condiments, dips & sauces, fruit, recipes, sides, sweetsJune 7, 2023June 6, 2023 thegluttonlife

Appelmoes, basically meaning 'apple mush' in Dutch, is a popular (side) dish made with, well, you probably guessed it: apples. Traditionally, in The Netherlands, goudreinet (‘golden rennet’, also called goudreinette…
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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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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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Spicy Melon Salad with Cucumber and Feta

cheese, fruit, saladsJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021 thegluttonlife

I think almost everybody has tried, or at least heard of, the heavenly combination of cantaloupe or honeydew melons and Italian prosciutto di Parma, whilst watermelon and feta have also…
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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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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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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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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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Prickly Pear Barbecue Sauce

condiments, dips & sauces, fruit, recipesSeptember 22, 2020September 19, 2020 thegluttonlife

there’s no better way to say goodbye to the final days of summer and to welcome the first days of autumn than having a nice garden barbecue, so I believe…
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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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Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives

chicken, mains, meat, meat, recipesJuly 21, 2020February 15, 2021 thegluttonlife

I still have about half of my jar of preserved lemons and since it’s already been a good few months – let’s say half a year – since making them,…
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Panna Cotta with Cherry Sauce and Crispy Almond Lace Cookies

dairy, fruit, recipes, sweetsJuly 14, 2020July 13, 2020 thegluttonlife

In my opinion, a ‘good’ version of this traditional Italian dessert, the name of which simply translates to ‘cooked cream’, has a very wobbly, smooth, almost-melting consistency with a subtle…
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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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Preserved Lemon (Lemon Pickle)

condiments, dips & sauces, fruit, pickles, recipesApril 21, 2020April 20, 2020 thegluttonlife

Preserved lemons – both rind and pulp – are mostly used as a condiment in North-African, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. The salty pickled fruits add a unique pungent lemon-y…
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Duck Breast Salad with Red Chicory, Watercress and Blackberries

appetizers, meat, other, recipes, saladsJanuary 28, 2020March 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

In this salad, a juicy pan-seared duck breast rests on top of a colorful bed of red chicory, bright-green watercress and dark, shiny blackberries. It makes for a great lunch…
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Quince Paste / Dulce de Membrillo (Quince Cheese)

fruit, recipes, snacks, sweetsDecember 24, 2019July 12, 2020 thegluttonlife

To make quince paste, pureed quince is cooked with lots of sugar until the fruit forms a thick paste the color of which can range from golden-yellow, to vibrant pink,…
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Spicy Spiced Fresh Fig Chutney

condiments, dips & sauces, fruit, recipesOctober 8, 2019October 8, 2019 thegluttonlife

This sweet and slightly tangy fresh fig chutney is a perfect addition to cheese and crackers, charcuterie boards, white meat such as chicken and turkey, or sandwiches. The chutney is…
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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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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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Cherry & Rose Lemonade

drinks, fruitJune 11, 2019June 11, 2019 thegluttonlife

With the temperature rising every day, it is essential to stay properly hydrated, but while drinking lots of water is recommended, nothing beats a glass of ice-cold lemonade on a…
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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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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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