National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Belgium

National Dish Belgium: Stoofvlees/Stoverij (Recipe)

Few dishes say Belgium quite as clearly as Stoofvlees — known as stoverij in Flanders. Chunks of beef are browned hard, then left …

Belgium

Meet Stoofvlees, Belgium’s celebrated beef stew — meltingly tender meat simmered for hours in dark, malty beer with mustard, …

Belgium

Discover Stoemp, the homely Belgian classic that turns a handful of humble ingredients into something genuinely comforting. Creamy …

Belgium

Discover Speculaas, the crisp spiced biscuit that fills Belgian kitchens with the scent of Christmas! Warm cinnamon, cloves and …

Belgium

Few things capture the atmosphere of a Belgian winter fair quite like Smoutebollen — warm, puffed-up balls of yeasted dough, fried …

Belgium

Discover Sirop de Liège, the dark, glossy fruit syrup that Belgians have been spreading on their bread for generations. Slowly …

Belgium

Discover Shrimp Croquettes, the crisp little parcels that Belgians order almost by reflex whenever a menu offers them. Beneath a …

Belgium

Meet Salade Liégeoise, the warm, wonderfully savoury salad that comes straight from the Walloon city of Liège. Tender green beans, …

Belgium

Meet Rijstevlaai, the creamy Belgian rice tart that has been comforting bakers and bake-lovers for centuries. A buttery shortcrust …

Belgium

Meet Puddingbroodjes, the buttery Belgian pastry parcels that every neighbourhood bakery seems to sell by the tray. Soft, gently …

Belgium

Discover Poffertjes, the puffy little pancakes that fill Belgian market squares with the smell of warm butter and sugar! Barely …

Belgium

Meet Pistolets, the crisp little bread rolls that Belgium wakes up to. Golden and crackling on the outside, soft and airy within, …