Dutch

Join me as I show you how to make this traditional Dutch / Limburg meat stew that is perfect, served over hot fries!

I invite you to join me in this culinary adventure. Let's not just bake Speculaasbrokken; let's weave stories around them. Share your memories, tales from your family, or the excitement of Sinterklaas celebrations intertwined with the aroma of these spiced delights. Together, let's create a tapestry of heartwarming recollections that go beyond the kitchen, capturing

For those unfamiliar, Appelstroop is a Dutch apple syrup that adds a unique and delightful flavor to a variety of dishes. In some regions, it's known as "Rinse Appelstroop," where 'Rinse' translates to "fresh acidic." This variation often includes sugar beets, comprising up to 70% of the ingredients. However, I opt for a purer experience,

Learn to make Duivekater, a bread served at Easter brunch in the North-West part of the country. Duivekater is a flat loaf of bread that is slightly sweet. The addition of lemon zest, nutmeg, and cardamom gives the bread a rich flavor. Serve it plain or buttered and enjoy it with a cup of coffee

Learn to make this quintessential Dutch dessert called “vlaflip.” We didn’t eat this every night as dessert. Most nights it was vla, or yogurt, but sometimes we got this delicious dessert. The three components go so well together: rich, velvety vanilla custard, sweet and fruity syrup, with the tangy yogurt on top!