Dutch Cuisine

Dutch cuisine is simple, seasonal and strongly connected to regional produce. Potatoes, vegetables, pulses, dairy, fish, meat, bread and fruit form the basis of familiar dishes from home cooking.

At Goed en Lekker, we collect Dutch recipes that reflect real cooking close to home. Think of stamppots, soups, stews, pancakes, fish dishes, vegetable dishes and classic bakes in which simplicity, flavour and tradition are central.

  • Hachee

    Hachee

    This classic beef stew gets extra flavour from an overnight vinegar marinade, after which the meat is slowly braised to buttery tenderness.

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  • Afbeelding van Limburgs zuurvlees

    Limburgs Zuurvlees

    Limburgs zuurvlees is a delicious dish where vinegar and apple syrup create a perfect sweet-and-sour harmony.

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  • Klassieke Appel‑kaneeltaart

    Classic apple & cinnamon tart

    A proper Dutch apple pie has a sturdy crust, is generously filled with pieces of apple, and packed with cinnamon and raisins.

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  • Stamppot andijvie

    Endive mash

    A true Dutch classic: creamy, savoury, and full of flavour. Endive mash (stamppot andijvie) is ideal on cold days and ready in under half an hour.

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  • Hete bliksem

    Hete Bliksem (Hot Lightning)

    A delicious mashed dish, maybe less known, but perfect for cold winter days.

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  • Blote billetjes in 't gras

    Bare Bums in the Grass

    A true classic from Dutch cuisine: mashed potatoes with runner beans and white beans.

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  • Snert - Erwtensoep

    Snert

    A classic, hearty pea soup as it has been made in the Netherlands for generations: slowly cooked with split peas, pork and plenty of winter vegetables.

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  • Hollandse garnalen cocktail met appel

    Dutch Shrimp Cocktail with Apple

    Shrimp with apple, dill and celery completed with cooking cream and a dash of cognac.

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  • Romige spitskool met ham in roomsaus

    Pointed Cabbage with Ham and Caraway

    A tasty side dish that pairs perfectly with fish or meat. Delicious with a few boiled potatoes.

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  • Hollandse hieuwe haringsalade

    Dutch Herring Salad

    Herring salad is a classic in Dutch cuisine, perfect as a starter or light meal.

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  • Grootmoeders appelmoes

    Grandma’s Apple Sauce

    This homemade applesauce is wonderfully smooth, tangy-sweet, and naturally sweetened to taste. Perfect for preserving and enjoying for months.

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  • Gerookte makreel met appeltje

    Smoked Mackerel with Apple

    A fresh, creamy smoked mackerel salad with apple, gherkin and chives. Delicious as a simple lunch on toasted bread.

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  • Witlofsalade met melisse

    Chicory Salad with Lemon Balm

    This is a lovely spring salad with the fresh taste of lemon balm. Great as a light lunch or side dish.

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  • Zoetzure komkommer

    Sweet and Sour Cucumber

    Sweet-and-sour cucumber is a simple, classic side dish that goes well with all kinds of hot dishes, or simply as a refreshing table pickle.

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