Filet Americain
Filet Americain is seasoned raw minced beef served cold, rather like the French steak tartare. Various seasonings are added to the beef (which must be… Read the rest
Ham and Endive gratin ( chicons au gratin ) in Belgium
Ham and Endive gratin known as chicons au gratin in Belgium and endives au gratin in France. It consists of Belgian endives, braised in butter, wrappe… Read the rest
Paling in’t groen – A traditional Flemish dish
This traditional Flemish dish can be translated as ‘eels in the green sauce and that’s exactly what it is: eels in a very, very green sauce. Fi… Read the rest
Stoemp is a typical Brussels dish
Stoemp is a typical Brussels dish made from mashed potatoes mixed up with other mashed vegetables. These traditionally include endive, kale, onions, c… Read the rest
Crevette Grise : One of the Top Belgian foods
Crevette grise – This North Sea delicacy can be found all over Belgium and some seafood restaurants will serve you a snack bowl of these crunchy… Read the rest
Belgian meatballs – Boulettes
Belgian meatballs – Boulettes are a great staple of Belgian home cooking on both sides of the language divide, with plenty of variations found a… Read the rest
Gentse Waterzooi is a soup-like stew
Gentse waterzooi is a soup-like stew. Waterzooi comes from the old Flemish word zooien, meaning ‘to boil and gentze shows that the soup originates fro… Read the rest
Belgian waffles
Belgian waffles (gauffres) are internationally known, but in Belgium there are two different types: the Brussels waffle and the Liège waffle. The Brus… Read the rest
Pannenkoeken are delicious Dutch pancakes
Pannenkoeken are delicious Dutch pancakes and truly a Dutch favourite food, often eaten with sweet and/or savoury foods such as slices of bacon, apple… Read the rest
La Dame Blanche is a Belgian classic dessert
La Dame Blanche is a Belgian classic dessert, which although simple is extremely delicious: vanilla ice cream topped with melted chocolate sauce (and… Read the rest