Even though we haven’t been able to host our annual Dutch New Year’s Eve parties since 2019, we still make the main traditional Dutch New Year’s Eve treat: oliebollen! We also make another favourite, apple beignets (kind of like donuts or fritters)! In Dutch: appelbeignets, although in some parts of … » full post and pics!
Curry Ketchup recipe!
Curry ketchup is my favourite condiment! Esp. the brand Hela. A German brand, but also very popular in the Netherlands. Just after we moved to Canada, I had family bring it for us, and we have bought it in Dutch stores in other cities in Canada. But pretty soon after, … » full post and pics!
How to make frikandellen
The most beloved fast food in the Netherlands is french fries with various toppings and accompanied by a large variety of mostly meat-based, deep fried snacks. The most popular snack is the frikandel. This sausage-like snack (no casing) is made of spiced, finely ground meat. It is cooked in simmering … » full post and pics!
Chocolate Mousse
One of my family’s Christmas traditions was making chocolate mousse, or “heavenly mud” as it’s often called. My mom always made it seem so hard to do. After my mom passed away, my dad and I started to make it ourselves. And then we realized it’s actually pretty easy! My … » full post and pics!
Spicy Biscuit w/Almond Filling (‘Gevulde Speculaas’)
SPECULAAS SPICES MIX
mix ground:
90 g cinnamon
30 g nutmeg
30 g cloves
10 g star anise
10 g coriander
5 g white pepper
5 g ginger
5 g cardamom
ALMOND PASTE
150 g ground almonds
150 g sugar
1 egg
zest of a lemon plus … » full post and pics!