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- Traditional Dutch Split Pea Soup - Erwtensoep - SnertCreated: 2009-11-20 @ 15:44:21 EST Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 10:03:09 EST
Made with split peas, plenty of vegetables and pork, this delicious Dutch 'erwtensoep' is a meal of a soup that'll put some meat on your bones in the coldest months. Also known as 'snert', this hea… - Raapsteeltje - Cookbook review of Raapsteeltje - Dutch Cookbook of t…Created: 2009-11-14 @ 15:16:58 EST
'Raapsteeltje', by Simone Kroon, won the 'Kookboek van het Jaar 2008' (Dutch Cookbook of the Year 2008). The name is a derivation of 'raapstelen' (turnip tops), an old-fashioned ingredient in Dutch… - Foamy Cream of Parsnip Soup with Prawns & Herb Oil -- Recipes from R…Created: 2009-11-14 @ 14:57:45 EST Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 15:14:58 EST
This frothy soup recipe masterfully combines parsnips with prawns (giant shrimp) and a flavorful herb oil. A superbly seasonal starter for the fall and winter months. … - 10 Dutch Culinary IconsCreated: 2009-11-14 @ 12:53:01 EST
Every nation has its culinary icons. The British have their fish & chips and tea, Americans their hamburgers and Coca Cola and Italians their pasta and pizza. The Dutch, too, have quite a few c… - Roast Pigeon with Limburgian Apple Syrup Gravy - Recipes from Raapst…Created: 2009-11-09 @ 05:16:39 EST Updated: 2009-11-09 @ 05:32:58 EST
This recipe combines roast pigeon, -apples and -potatoes with Limburgian apple syrup. A superbly seasonal meal for the fall and winter months. If you're not mad for pigeon, the roast apples and app… - North Sea Gurnard with Westland Grape Salsa - Recipes from Raapsteel…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 11:46:38 EST Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 09:02:34 EST
A healthy and nutrient rich salsa of Westland grapes, tomatoes, red onion, radishes, chilli pepper and parsley contrast nicely with fresh pan fried North Sea gurnard and garlicy new potatoes with b… - Mussel Soup with Sherry & Saffron - Dutch Mussel Soup - Mussel Soup …Created: 2009-10-24 @ 11:27:09 EDT Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 11:44:19 EDT
My mussel soup makes the most of Holland's delicious bounty: those shiny black mussels with their pink fleshy center. This Dutch seafood soup is flavored with dry sherry, tarragon and celery leaf a… - Hollandse Hazenpeper met Kruidkoek - Dutch Hare Stew - Recipes from …Created: 2009-10-17 @ 06:58:17 EDT Updated: 2009-10-17 @ 07:02:26 EDT
This traditional Dutch hare stew featuring spicy Frisian gingerbread is fabulous for Fall with its surprisingly sweet yet satisfyingly savory depths of flavor. … - Top 10 'New Dutch' DishesCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 10:51:06 EDT Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 09:43:16 EDT
My top 10 of delicious dishes that have become more and more familiar in Dutch kitchens, which have their roots in faraway lands… - Zandkoekjes (Dutch 'Sand' Cookies)Created: 2009-09-26 @ 11:42:07 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 12:09:07 EDT
Don't worry, the name 'sand cookies' refers to the crumbly texture and sandy color of these crisp Dutch cookies, not the taste. … - Dutch Cookbook Measurements - How to Decipher a Dutch KookboekCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 16:42:23 EDT
Have you recently bought a Dutch cookbook and your limited Dutch skills are prohibiting you from using it? Then my list of basic Dutch measurements, ingredients, terms and methods (and their equiva… - The New Dutch Cuisine - Cookbook Review The New Dutch CuisineCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 10:52:52 EDT
This is a cookbook for the modern Dutch cook. Kooy champions local, seasonal ingredients and simple cooking methods. "The New Dutch Cuisine is based on a modern knowledge of ingredien… - Roast Pigeon with Grapes & Celeriac Puree - Yolanda van der Jagt - H…Created: 2009-09-05 @ 18:42:11 EDT
This special occasion recipe by renowned Dutch chef Yolanda van der Jagt features roast pigeon with black grapes and a side dish of celeriac puree… - Hollandse Kramen - Dutch Cookbook Reviews - Yolanda van der JagtCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 09:48:10 EDT
'Hollandse Kramen' (translates as 'Dutch Market Stalls') is Yolanda van der Jagt's second cookbook. Her first, 'Lekker Hollands', was a bestseller in the Dutch market. Van der Jagt is perhaps best … - Panna Cotta with Strawberries - Recipes by Yolanda van der Jagt - Re…Created: 2009-08-30 @ 09:32:28 EDT
Creamy panna cotta with a lemony zing makes a perfect pair with the season's most succulent (Dutch) strawberries. Panna cotta is essentially a dessert of cream, sugar and gelatin that is left to se… - Tomato Gazpacho - Recipe for Tomato Gazpacho - Hollandse KramenCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 05:31:33 EDT
Renowned Dutch chef Yolanda van der Jagt's take on Gazpacho (that classic cold Spanish vegetable soup) is quick, light and easy. It not only makes for a refreshing summer soup, but it's a good opti… - Lamb & Apricot Tajine - Moroccan Food - De Keuken van MarokkoCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 18:07:02 EDT
Start discovering the magnificent cuisine of one of Holland's largest immigrant groups by cooking a key dish from the Moroccan kitchen: a stew known as tajine. This lamb and apricot tajine is easy … - Roast Chicken with Chermola - Moroccan Food - De Keuken van MarokkoCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 18:06:31 EDT
This delicious recipe from 'De Keuken van Marokko' features roast poussin with a spicy coriander, garlic, lemon and caraway marinade… - MandarijnCreated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:53:54 EDT
Mandarijn = Mandarin Orange… - 10 Dutch Downturn-Busting DishesCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 17:13:16 EDT
Most of us are feeling the effects of the global economic crisis - yes even here in Holland - and are looking for ways to feed our families (or just ourselves if we're footloose and fancyfree) that… - De Keuken van Marokko - Dutch Cookbook Reviews - Moroccan Cookbook R…Created: 2009-08-08 @ 12:08:02 EDT
Discover the magnificent cuisine of one of Holland's largest immigrant groups with this gorgeous cookbook. … - Keftas with Tomato - Moroccan Food - Tajine RecipesCreated: 2009-07-26 @ 18:46:13 EDT Updated: 2009-07-26 @ 18:56:11 EDT
Moroccan cuisine is increasingly influencing the modern Dutch kitchen. The tajine is a popular dish from one of the Netherlands' largest immigrant groups. … - Chocolate Custard - Chocoladevla - Dutch Chocolate PuddingCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 10:24:40 EDT Updated: 2009-07-16 @ 10:48:21 EDT
Why bother make chocolate custard at home when there are so many pints of the brown goo littering Dutch supermarkets' dairy section? Simple. That stuff doesn’t touch this heavenly homemade ver… - The History of Dutch Food - Dutch Cooking Then and Now - Dutch Food …Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 11:27:08 EST
Dutch food has had its ups and downs. The history of food in the Netherlands takes us from humble beginnings, through the glory of the Golden Age and Holland's subsequent frugal phase. Today, there… - Chicken from the Golden Age - Recipe for Chicken from the Golden AgeUpdated: 2009-11-17 @ 07:34:02 EST
The ingredients for this recipe are straight out of a 17th century Dutch cookbook. I've updated the cooking method, but the basic ingredients -- chicken with bacon, butter, herbs and spices -- rema… - Ice Cream with Brandied Raisins - Ice Cream with Brandied Raisins Re…Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 05:17:22 EST
Once you start making homemade ice creams there really is no turning back. They taste so much better than the store-bought variety and there is that secret satisfaction of knowing you made it yours… - Cinnamon Ice Cream - Cinnamon Ice Cream RecipeUpdated: 2009-11-17 @ 05:16:45 EST
What I love about homemade ice cream is that I know exactly what goes into it. No freaky additives, colorants or preservatives here. And, my ice cream's sweetness is decided by my own tastebuds, no… - Baked Thick-Cut Fries - Recipe for Baked Fries - Friet - PatatUpdated: 2009-11-14 @ 13:13:09 EST
Who says fries have to be bad for you? My recipe cuts down on the grease factor and ups the nutrients. No mess, no fuss and all the taste… - Haring Glossary Entry - Meaning of Haring - Definition of HaringUpdated: 2009-11-14 @ 12:51:02 EST
Haring = Herring… - Draadjesvlees - Slow-Braised Beef - Dutch Beef HashUpdated: 2009-11-14 @ 12:37:19 EST
This delicious traditional Dutch beef and onion stew is slowly braised in butter, stock and spices until the meat actually falls apart into threads (and indeed, 'draadjesvlees' means thready meat)… - Beijing Mash - Recipe for Asian Stamppot - Stamppot BeijingUpdated: 2009-11-09 @ 04:06:39 EST
Inspired by the recent Olympic Games in Beijing, I created this Chinese play on a very traditional Dutch dish - Stamppot (vegetable mash). My Beijing Mash features potatoes (of course), bok choi, s… - Mussel recipe - Recipe with MusselsUpdated: 2009-10-24 @ 10:45:19 EDT
Holland is world renowned for its excellent mussels. For the uninitiated, I could only describe their taste as slightly briny, surprisingly sweet and palate-soothingly creamy. It may sound corny, b… - Jan Hagel Cookies - Dutch Christmas Cookies - Dutch Almond and Sugar…Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 14:32:03 EDT
These Dutch Christmas cookies with their hint of cinnamon, almond slivers and sugary crunch are just great for the holidays -- or, in fact, any time… - Uitsmijter - Dutch Fried Egg & Ham BreakfastUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:52 EDT
An 'uitsmijter' is a typical feature on Amsterdam's cafe menus. It consists of fried eggs (sunny side up), on white bread, with ham and, sometimes, cheese… - Bacon & Apple Pancakes - Recipe for Bacon & Apple Pancakes - Pannenk…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 21:01:46 EDT
Pancakes with apple, bacon and syrup may sound a bit strange to you, but don't knock it till you try it. It really is wickedly delicious. … - Dutch Cheese - Dutch Cheese Varieties - Types of Dutch CheeseUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 09:53:23 EDT
Holland is renowned for its excellent cheese. I offer an overview of the most important varieties of Dutch cheese, what they taste like, what to look out for and where to buy them… - Peterselie Glossary Entry - Definition of Peterselie - Meaning of Pe…Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 12:55:27 EDT
'Peterselie' is the generic name for both flat leaf and curly parsley. … - Puff Pastry Tart with Belgian Endive & Chevre - Recipes from Lekker …Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 13:37:22 EDT
This puff pastry tart with Belgian endive & young goat's cheese from 'Lekker Hollands' is just the thing for rainy Sunday afternoons. … - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about DutchfoodUpdated: 2009-08-29 @ 08:50:31 EDT
- Eggplant & Cumin Dip with Olde Remeker Cheese - Yolanda Van Der Jagt…Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 05:35:19 EDT
This recipe, from Lekker Hollands, comes courtesy of top Dutch chef, Yolanda van der Jagt (known for her work at Chez Panisse and the River Cafe)… - Whole Wheat Bread - Volkorenbrood - Recipe for Whole Wheat BreadUpdated: 2009-08-24 @ 15:49:51 EDT
The Dutch really love their bread, but unlike so many nations they seem to have a preference for brown and wholewheat varieties. This easy recipe for whole wheat bread came to me via an artisanal b… - Drop - Dutch Licorice - Dutch LiquoriceUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 15:02:50 EDT
You either love the aromatic flavor of licorice or you hate it. The Dutch are a nation obsessed. Join me as I delve into this worship of the dark candy, and find out how it's made. … - Dutch Apple Pie - Recipe for Dutch Apple Pie - AppeltaartUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:58:46 EDT
Almost every cafe in Holland has a version of apple pie on its menu. It is Holland's pride, and with reason. My Dutch Apple Pie recipe delivers a really big pie, with a sandy-crisp, buttery crust a… - Celeriac Mash - Recipe for Celeriac Mash - Knolselderij StamppotUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:57:46 EDT
Every family in Holland has their own recipe for [i]stamppot[/i]. Unadulterated peasant food, vegetable mashes like this one kept a hungry nation of farmers going all day out in the fields. Nowaday… - Gouda Cookies - Recipe for Gouda Cookies - Dutch Cheese CookiesUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:54:58 EDT
These Gouda Cookies are a fantastic party snack. I've been told they taste a bit like Cheez-Its, only more wholesome (I think it was a compliment). At any rate, these savory cheese cookies are noth… - Stroopwafel Glossary Entry - Definition of Stroopwafel - Meaning of …Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:52:44 EDT
Stroopwafel = A syrup-filled waffle from the Netherlands… - Appeltaart Glossary Entry - Definition of Appeltaart - Meaning of A…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:51:49 EDT
Appeltaart = Dutch Apple Pie. … - Stamppot - Meaning of Stamppot - Definition of StamppotUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:50:41 EDT
If Dutch is all Greek to you, this glossary of common Dutch dishes, ingredients and terms might just help you on your way. I've included pictures to make it even easier. … - Rookworst Glossary Entry - Meaning of Rookworst - Definition of Roo…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:49:55 EDT
'Rookworst' is a smoked sausage. It is often eaten with 'stamppot', a vegetable mash… - Febo - Glossary Entry for Febo - Meaning of Febo - Definition of Fe…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:45:47 EDT
Febo is a popular Dutch fast food company that offers (mostly deep fried) snacks from a wall lined with coin-operated machines. … - Kruidnoten Glossary Entry - The Meaning of Kruidnoten - Dutch Ginger…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:44:57 EDT
Kruidnoten = Ginger nuts… - Kruidnoten - Recipe for Kruidnoten - Ginger Nuts - Traditional Sinte…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:41:38 EDT
The little sister of speculaas, kruidnoten are tiny rounded cookies eaten at Sinterklaas. They're spiced with ginger, cinnamon, white pepper, cardamom, cloves and nutmeg. … - Glossary Entry for Mosselen - Meaning of Mosselen - Dictionary Defin…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:37:47 EDT
Mosselen = Mussels… - Dutch Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - What the Dutch Eat for Breakfast, …Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:36:26 EDT
Join me for a look at a day in the life of Dutch eating, as I take you through a typical Dutch breakfast, lunch and dinner… - Chocolade Glossary Entry - Definition of Chocolade - Meaning of Choc…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:33:21 EDT
Chocolade = Chocolate… - Muntdrop Glossary Entry - Meaning of Muntdrop - Definition of Muntd…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:29:58 EDT
'Muntdrop' are liquorice coins. … - Drop Glossary Entry - The Meaning of Drop - Dutch Licorice - Definit…Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:29:32 EDT
Drop = Dutch licorice… - Strawberry & Chevre Salad - Recipe for Salad with Strawberries & Che…Updated: 2009-08-14 @ 15:34:49 EDT
This delicious salad, featuring strawberries, soft goat's cheese and lamb's lettuce (mache) is just the thing for a sweltering summer's day when you can't face anything that isn't light and refresh…