savory and sweet – The Glutton Life

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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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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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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Stroopvet / Stroopjesvet / Stropiesvet (Dutch Lard or Bacon Drippings and Sugar Syrup Bread Spread)

breakfasts, condiments, dips & sauces, meat, other, pork, recipesFebruary 1, 2022February 1, 2022 thegluttonlife

On the kitchen counter of my parental home, my father always used to keep a large glass jar with what to my knowledge was mostly leftover fat rendered from smoked…
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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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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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My Grandmother’s Babi Ketjap / Babi Kecap (Indonesian Sweet Soy Braised Pork)

mains, meat, meat, pork, recipesOctober 6, 2020June 28, 2021 thegluttonlife

My Dutch-Indonesian oma used to make a huge pot of babi kecap for every important family get-together at her house such as her birthday, or Mothersday. Of course, she’d always…
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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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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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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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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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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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Burrata Berry Summer Salad

cheese, dairy, fruit, recipes, salads, sidesAugust 14, 2018June 28, 2021 thegluttonlife

This salad would go great alongside some roast chicken, or beef, but it would do pretty well on its own as a simple lunch on a lovely summer’s day (and…
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