snacks – 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This classic party snack might be retro, but it is by no means out of date (right?!).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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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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Ampelokorfathes Toursi / Αμπελοκορφάδες Τουρσί (Greek Pickled Grapevine Shoots)

foraged greens and herbs, mezedes, pickles, recipes, salads, vegetablesMay 17, 2023May 19, 2023 thegluttonlife

In Greece, during the months of April and May, grapevines start sprouting shoots, tendrils and new leaves rapidly like many plants do in springtime. Unless you want your vine to…
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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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Periwinkles with Currant (Raisin) Bread / Alikruiken met Krentenbrood

appetizers, Easter, fish and seafood, mezedes, other, recipes, snacks, special occasionsApril 12, 2022April 12, 2022 thegluttonlife

The common periwinkle (Littorina littorea) is an edible species of marine snails that can be commonly found in northern Europe. In the Netherlands, where I am from, these little sea…
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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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Anchovy and Fennel Seed Butter (Compound Butter)

appetizers, butter, condiments, dips & sauces, dairy, recipes, snacksMay 11, 2021May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

I love butter. I love it on hot toast, melted over veggies and steaks, mashed into fluffy potatoes and baked into buttery biscuits and cakes (including the buttercream frosting, naturally).…
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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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Vol-au-Vent with Escargot (Snail) & Mushroom Ragoût

appetizers, baking, breakfasts, Easter, festive, mushrooms, other, recipes, snacks, special occasions, UncategorizedDecember 29, 2020December 28, 2020 thegluttonlife

These hollow puff pastry cases or vol-au-vent are a popular appetizer and snack in France, Belgium and The Netherlands (where I am from). You usually find them stuffed with chicken,…
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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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Pickled Marinated Artichoke Hearts

mezedes, pickles, recipes, snacks, vegetablesAugust 18, 2020August 18, 2020 thegluttonlife

I like to serve these marinated artichoke hearts as part of a snack-/cheese platter, or meze. They’re also great to keep in your fridge so that you always have something…
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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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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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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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Real Aioli / Toum / Garlic Sauce (Vegan/Plant-Based)

condiments, dips & sauces, Lent, mezedes, recipes, snacksApril 3, 2020April 2, 2020 thegluttonlife

Some will know this sauce as aioli. Others may know it as toum. While others simply refer to it as ‘garlic sauce’. No matter what you call it, this is…
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Soupia Toursi / Σουπιά Τουρσί (Greek Pickled Cuttlefish Meze)

cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, Lent, mezedes, pickles, recipes, snacksMarch 31, 2020March 29, 2020 thegluttonlife

In Greece, if you are lucky, you will be served pickled seafood such as marinated anchovies (gavros marinatos/γαυρος μαρινάτος) and slices of pickled octopus as a meze (drink snack) with…
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Kalamarakia Tiganita (Extra-Tragana) / Καλαμαράκια Τηγανητά (έξτρα-Τραγανά) (Extra Crunchy Fried Calamari)

appetizers, cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, Lent, mains, mezedes, recipes, seafood, snacksMarch 10, 2020July 2, 2021 thegluttonlife

My recipe for fried calamari here guarantees you end up with a batch of kalamarakia that are extra crunchy on the outside (using a mixture of bread flour and coarse…
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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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Pumpkin Hummus

appetizers, condiments, dips & sauces, legumes and pulses, mezedes, recipes, snacksDecember 3, 2019January 13, 2021 thegluttonlife

This delicious creamy pumpkin hummus is perfect for the coming Holidays and darker autumn and winter weeks – It’s a bit more vibrant, a little toastier and slightly sweeter (with…
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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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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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