Hachée is a traditional stew made with meat and vegetables. In the Netherlands, the most common version of this stew is usually made with beef, onions, vinegar, spices such as…
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Andijvie Stamppot met Spekjes en Gehaktballen / Dutch Endive Mash with Smoked Lardons and Meatballs
stamppot’ referring to any dish made from a combination of potatoes mashed with vegetables. This wintery dish in particular is made with floury potatoes and thinly-sliced, raw endives or escarole…
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Braised Beef Cheeks with Chestnuts and Red Wine
While comfort foods such as soups and stews are good all year round, they’re even more welcome on a dark cold winter day. These meltingly tender beef cheeks with chestnuts…
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Lahanodolmades tis Tebelas / Λαχανοντολμάδες της Τεμπέλας (Greek Stuffed Cabbage Rolls for Lazy people / Cabbage Pie)
While I would make the little individual lahanodolmades for a special occasion, on regular days I prefer this ‘lahanodolmades for lazy people’ recipe, which uses the same ingredients you’d use…
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Jjapaguri (Ram-Don) from the Film Parasite
The film’s English subtitles and many international viewers refer to this dish as “ram-don”, but this is actually a fictional name coming from a combination of the words ramen/ramyeon and…
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Steak Tartare with Anchovy Aioli, Confit Egg Yolk and Crispy Fried Capers (on Brioche)
My version of steak tartare puts a little twist on the French classic and its most popular toppings: naturally, I’ve kept the hand-chopped beef fillet, but I serve it with…
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Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef Ragù alla Bolognese
I am not claiming my version of ragù alla Bolognese here is better, or more authentic than any other, and in some way it might be more like a Neapolitan…
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Beef Tongue for Sandwiches
Personally, I am not easily frightened, or repulsed by food. Even more so, I usually think it is more interesting to turn what some might find ‘less appetizing ingredients’ into…
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Hutspot met Klapstuk (Dutch ‘Hotchpotch’ with Braised Beef)
Last week was the 3rd of October, a day which Dutch people, those living in Leiden in particular, may celebrate by eating soused herring on white bread and hutspot. “What…
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Classic Cheeseburger with ‘Secret Sauce’
It’s cheeseburger day! Hoorah! Sounds like a great excuse to indulge in this iconic fast-food delicacy today (or any other day). However, instead of going out to buy one from…
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Rib Eye Steak With Chimichurri
I used to dislike steak. When I was young, I was always frightened by the redness of the meat and the red juices flowing out of it once being cut.…
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