10 great traditional Dutch recipes from our Holland trip. While foods in their diet are somewhat similar, there are some great recipes & foods you will enjoy.

Roomboter Banketstaaf is a traditional Dutch Christmastime treat. Flaky, buttery pastry made from scratch envelopes a delicious, creamy almond filling.

Light and fluffy, cloud like, dutch baby pancakes filled with lemon curd and fresh blueberries!

Being married to a Dutch national and raising three little Dutchies, certain traditions are expected. A Dutch friend gave me this recipe that I converted and tweaked to our preference. Oliebollen is served on New Year’s Eve (Oudejaarsavond) and you will find street stands selling them during the holiday season. Oliebollen is what our donuts are based on. So from my house to yours Happy New Year!

10 great traditional Dutch recipes from our Holland trip. While foods in their diet are somewhat similar, there are some great recipes & foods you will enjoy.

On this week's Word Watch, we take a look at how the term "going Dutch" went from insult to the norm.

Appelflappen, or Dutch Apple Fries, are crispy batter fried Dutch-style apple beignet fritters, with a light dusting of sugar..

This spiced multi-layered cake is an example of the fusion between Dutch and Indonesian traditions, and a popular delicacy in the Netherlands today.

This casserole Dutch baby pancake is baked in a 9x13 dish, gilded with cinnamon-sugar, and is nearly effortless to pull off.

I host an annual Christmas party for some friends, and one year, I made a dish from each person's background, including these Dutch meatballs with a crispy coating. Talk about a hit! —Tracey Rosato, Markham, Ontario

This savory, puffy Dutch baby with Boursin and buttery, herby English peas is the perfect savory centerpiece for the brunch table.

10 great traditional Dutch recipes from our Holland trip. While foods in their diet are somewhat similar, there are some great recipes & foods you will enjoy.

Is there anything better than waking up on the weekend and making a batch of pancakes, spooning batter into your pan and flipping each one to reveal a perfectly smooth, golden underside? Well, if that were actually what happens when we make pancakes, the answer would be yes. Unfortunately, the reality is that too often we find ourselves elbow-deep in enough batter to make about 40 pancakes, they fold in half when we flip them, and they end up somehow burnt on the outside and raw in the middle. Thankfully, Martha Stewart has a better way. In her latest installment...

Dutch Speculaasbrokken are spiced cookie chunks. It's a Dutch treat that's usually eaten during fall and winter, around Saint Nicholas Day and Christmas.

This Dutch Stamppot is the ultimate comfort food. Veggie laced mashed potatoes topped with smoked sausage. So good!

These S-shaped super flaky butter pastries filled with almond paste and topped with crunchy sugar are popular in both Iowa and Holland during the Christmas season. Here's a recipe that will let you make and enjoy them all year round. —Shirley De Lange, Byron Center, Michigan

This Dutch Stamppot is the ultimate comfort food. Veggie laced mashed potatoes topped with smoked sausage. So good!

Dutch baby puff pancakes are so easy to make and only require a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!

When the war began in 1566, Imperial Spain was the world’s greatest superpower. By the time it ended, in 1609, ‘the Spanish century’ was over. The Dutch Wa ...

I was just introduced to "Dutch Creamy Advocaat Liqueur". A liqueur that is both tasty and unusual. It has a silky texture and a rich, sweet and zesty flavor.

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This recipe is so delicious and provides the perfect base for a bit of warmed up leftovers or your favorite pasta sauce. It’s equally delicious served as a main course with a crisp salad or sautéed vegetable.

An extremely addictive Dutch snack consisting of slowly braised beef that's thickened with a roux and deep fried into little crispy balls.

Advocaat is a festive Dutch drink similar to eggnog made from a rich blend of egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla and spiked with brandy.

A delicious and easy way to use of that leftover cranberry sauce. The perfect after Thanksgiving breakfast!

Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana; today's version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve with cornbread or crusty French bread. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee

This flavorful Dutch baby has all the tastes of fall with wedges of a Granny Smith apple and spiced with cardamom.

The traditional Dutch Boterkoek, or butter cake, has a particular place in the hearts of the Dutch people. This thick, buttery dessert is delicious with a cup of tea or coffee and makes a great afternoon treat or satisfying finale to a substantial dinner.

My family and I are Dutch through and through, and proud of it. Growing up in West Michigan I didn't think anything of it, most of my class...

Travelling to the Netherlands soon? Make sure to learn these essential Dutch phrases for tourists that will help you navigate through the Netherlands!

This savory braised beef stew is made with lots of onions, caraway seed, paprika and beef stock. It only takes 30 minutes of hands on prep and a few hours of braising. Serve this hearty, rich German Goulash over egg noodles, mashed or steamed potatoes for a delicious family dinner.

Discover Holland's best kept secret: its food! The Dutch Table is the most extensive online resource for traditional Dutch food recipes.

Gloriously-puffed, golden-brown oven-baked Dutch babies flavored with nutty, tangy cheddar and fresh chives. The perfect savory breakfast or lunch!

Every bite of this Dutch Apple Cake is sweet and juicy thanks to layers of thinly sliced Honeycrisps, a no fail batter, and a touch of spice.  This easy cake bakes up with a nice crisp sugary crust that makes it irresistible.

Cinnamon Apple Dutch Baby Pancake is a delicious flavor twist on the traditional dutch baby pancake.

Bitterballen are a popular deep-fried bar snack in the Netherlands and Belgium similar to croquettes. This beef version is a popular classic.

10 great traditional Dutch recipes from our Holland trip. While foods in their diet are somewhat similar, there are some great recipes & foods you will enjoy.

My husband and I came to Canada from Holland more than 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario