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Dutch Apple Fritters

Dutch Apple Fritters

In my last post, about the Oliebollen, I told you about other Dutch delights that are sold at carnivals. One of these delicacies are Appelbeignets. Appelbeignets are apple slices covered in batter, deep fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar. The batter is traditionally made with 

Dutch pea soup

Dutch pea soup

The first snow is falling down here in the Netherlands and even though it is melting the second it touches anything, it sure is cold! Which means it is time for some more traditional Dutch winter dishes. Traditionally, pea soup is cooked with a pig 

Kale and Mashed Potatoes

Kale and Mashed Potatoes

The English have their pies, the Dutch have stamppot. Stamppot, meaning “mashed dish”, is a typical Dutch winter dish consisting of mashed potatoes and veggies, usually served with gravy. These veggies can be sauerkraut, endive, kale, spinach, turnip greens, or carrot and onion. “Boerenkool” is 

Delicious and Quick Pear Crumble

Delicious and Quick Pear Crumble

Today I’ll give you a recipe that is quick and easy if you want a warm snack. It’s a crumble with pear and honey, and almonds for a nice crunchy top. I used almonds for the crunch, but pecans or hazelnuts taste great too. And 

Rice Pudding Pie

Rice Pudding Pie

Last time I told you about the wonderful region I live in and its pies. I also told you a few varieties for them and today I will introduce you guys to rijstevlaai, rice pie! Ingredients Dough (Halve the recipe as you won’t be needing a 

South-Dutch cherry pie

South-Dutch cherry pie

This recipe has a cherry filling which can easily be substituted with all different kinds of fruit, or even rice. Find all my recipes here! Today: Cherry pie! Ingredients Filling 500gr pitted cherries 250ml water or cherry juice 100gr sugar 30gr starch 1 tbsp water 

Meatball Spaghetti

Meatball Spaghetti

My super easy, super quick meatball spaghetti. Serves 4. Ingredients 500 gr minced meat 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 zucchini 1 bell pepper 50 gr breadcrumbs 1 egg (optional) 1 1/2 tsp coriander 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cardamom 1 tsp Tabasco sauce 

Brownies

Brownies

Loads of people who have tried them, have asked me for the recipe. It took me a while to actually write it down, because honestly, it varies… Most of you can relate that when you are in the kitchen, you only use recipe’s if you