Kale & Sausage Stamppot
The winter classic: mashed potatoes folded with curly kale, served with smoked sausage and a well of jus.
Carrot & Onion Hutspot
Sweet carrots, soft onions and potatoes mashed together — the dish that supposedly ended the Siege of Leiden.
Dutch Pancakes with Bacon & Syrup
Thin, plate-sized pancakes — sweet, savoury, or both at once. The only correct topping is stroop.
Split Pea Soup (Snert)
So thick a spoon stands up in it. Made the night before; eaten on a cold day with rye bread and katenspek.
Dutch Apple Pie
Tall, cinnamon-spiced, raisin-studded. The kind grandmothers judge each other on.
Beef Ragout Bitterballen
Crisp on the outside, molten beef ragout inside. Bar snack royalty — always with mustard.
Vegetarian Pad Thai
Sweet, salty and fresh noodle stir fry with crunchy vegetables and lime.
Red Lentil Soup
Creamy Dutch-style red lentil soup with warming spices.
Green Curry
Fragrant Thai green curry with coconut milk, tofu and crunchy vegetables.
Bami Stir Fry
Indonesian-Dutch noodle stir fry — fast, savoury weeknight comfort.
Dutch-Style Roti
Surinamese-Dutch favourite: curried potatoes, beans and egg in soft flatbread.
Roasted Paprika Soup
Sweet roasted red pepper soup with a swirl of cream.
Vegetable Lasagne
Layers of pasta, courgette, tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella.
Vegetarian Burritos
Rice, beans and salsa wrapped up for a fast Mexican-style dinner.
Fresh Tomato Soup
The classic Dutch starter — fresh tomatoes, basil and good stock.
Fusilli Salsa Rossa
Quick pasta with bright tomato-courgette sauce and parmesan.
Gnocchi & Meatballs
Soft potato gnocchi stewed in basil tomato sauce with mini meatballs and grilled courgette.
Vegan Shoarma Pita with Sriracha Mayo
Crispy shoarma-spiced plant strips in warm pita with crunchy salad and chilli mayo.
Melon, Mango & Avocado Poke Bowl
A sweet-savoury no-cook bowl over sushi rice with sesame-soy dressing.
GF Pasta Salad with Mozzarella & Prosciutto
Gluten-free pasta, peppery rocket, milky mozzarella and salty prosciutto. Picnic-ready.
Beetroot Wrap with Spicy Hummus & Avocado
Bright pink wraps stacked with spinach, spicy hummus and creamy avocado.
Fig & Burrata Salad with Parma Ham
Late-summer salad: ripe figs, milky burrata, salty parma ham and torn basil.
Couscous Salad with Spinach & Feta
Fluffy couscous tossed with wilted spinach, crumbled feta and lemon.
Beet Wrap with Smoked Salmon
Pink-on-pink wraps with cream cheese, beet, dill and warm-smoked salmon.
Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
Quick-seared tenderloin medallions over rocket, finished with a glossy red wine jus.
Pesto Pasta Salad with Burrata
Farfalle tossed in green pesto with cherry tomatoes and a torn ball of burrata on top.
Fusilli with Veggie Sauce & Ham
Six-ingredient weeknight pasta — basil sauce, mixed veg and ham cubes.
Vegan Mushroom Pizza
Ten-minute pizza on a ready base with garlicky mushrooms and vegan mozzarella.
Plant Chicken Stir Fry with Garlic Rice
Crispy plant-based chicken over fragrant garlic rice with quick stir-fried veg.
Pearl Couscous with Salmon & Broccoli
Pan-fried salmon over lemony pearl couscous with charred broccoli.
Schnitzel with Mash & Tomato-Oregano Sauce
Crispy schnitzel, buttery mash and a quick herby tomato sauce.
Ginger-Garlic Noodles with Tofu
Fresh noodles in a punchy ginger-garlic-soy sauce with crispy tofu.
Teriyaki Salmon with Soba
Glossy teriyaki-glazed salmon over chilled-then-warmed soba noodles.
Slavink with Potato & Cauliflower
Classic Dutch slavink (bacon-wrapped mince) with steamed cauli and a silky mascarpone sauce.
Pumpkin & Chickpea Bowl with Naan
Roasted pumpkin and spiced chickpeas with yoghurt and warm naan.
Falafel Rice Bowl with Chilli Mayo
Five-ingredient bowl: warm rice, crisp falafel, avocado and fiery mayo.
Veggie Noodle Soup with Shiitake & Pak Choi
Quick miso-soy broth with springy noodles, mushrooms and greens.
Pasta with Grilled Veg & Goat Cheese
Charred peppers and courgette tossed through pasta with tangy goat cheese.
Cauliflower Rice with Kidney Beans
Low-carb skillet of riced cauliflower, kidney beans, peppers and smoky spices.
Quick Parmesan Risotto
Creamy risotto in under 25 minutes — white wine, parmesan and butter.
Italian Veggie Stamppot
Dutch mash crossed with Italian flavours: courgette, tomato, basil and parmesan.
Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes
Three ingredients done right — ripe tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil, great oil.
One-Pan Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a smoky pepper-tomato sauce; eat straight from the pan with bread.
Broccoli & Anchovy Spaghetti
Pasta with melted anchovy, garlic, chilli and broccoli cooked in the same pot.
Kapsalon (Dutch Loaded Fries)
Rotterdam classic: fries, shoarma, melted gouda and salad with garlic and sambal sauces.
Boerencake (Dutch Pound Cake)
Plain, buttery loaf cake with raisins — the kind every Dutch grandma keeps on the counter.