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Saint Pancake! (Dutch pancakes)

Saint Pancake! (Dutch pancakes)

Happy Saint Pancake! Saint Pancake? Indeed! Sint Pannekoek is a Dutch pseudo holiday on the 29th of November. It was first introduced in 1986 in a Dutch comic called “Jan, Jans en de kinderen” (Jan, Jans and the kids). Grandpa and the kids didn’t feel 

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

These simple flourless cookies are a real Dutch treat, even though they don’t have Dutch origin. Kokosmakronen are quick and easy to make, perfect for unexpected guests or last minute events. Ingredients yields approx. 10 coconut macaroons 4 egg whites 250gr shredded coconut 250gr sugar 50gr 

Gingerbread-like Dutch biscuits, Pepernoten or Kruidnoten

Gingerbread-like Dutch biscuits, Pepernoten or Kruidnoten

Officially these would be “kruidnoten”, but pepernoten are also proper Dutch. Pepernoten used to be made with taai-taai dough, but have lost their popularity over the years. While kruidnoten are crunchy like speculaas, pepernoten are soft and chewy, like taai-taai. However, if a Dutch person speaks 

Marzipan

Marzipan

It’s almost Sinterklaas, which means it is time for another Dutch holiday recipe, marzipan! Okay, it’s not authentic Dutch food, since it has been around for many centuries and no one really knows who invented it first. In The Netherlands it is mainly used as 

Dutch speculaas spices

Dutch speculaas spices

The holidays are nearly upon us, so it’s time I’d introduce you guys to a Dutch holiday called Sinterklaas. Also known as Sint Nicolaas, sound familiar? Sinterklaas on his horse Amerigo Sinterklaas is a children’s holiday which is celebrated on the 5th of December in 

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 

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