Belgium

Speculoos are spiced biscuits from Belgium, that are flat and often shaped into traditional images such as ships, farmhouses, or elephants. They originate from the County of Flanders (a territory that is in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands). Traditionally speculoos are enjoyed at weddings, fairs, and the feast of St. Nicolas – however nowadays they …

Moules-Frites is a dish consisting of mussels and fries, popular in Belgium. The mussels are typically cooked in a flavorful broth where it steams until they open, indicating that they are cooked and ready to be served. The broth is made with ingredients like white wine, garlic, shallots, parsley, and sometimes cream. The fries are …

Belgium is a relatively small country nestled between Germany, the Netherlands, France and Luxembourg in the heart of Western Europe. Belgian cuisine has a lot in common with its neighbors, particularly in terms of the staple ingredients used in most dishes. There are very intricate cultural crossovers with the countries neighboring Belgium, which is none …

Fromage de Bruxelles, also known as ettekeis or Brussels Cheese, is a special kind of Belgian cheese prepared using pasteurized cow’s milk. The cheese needs to be consistently dried and washed for at least three months. After three months, it is shaped into rounds or tubs and is then considered ready for consumption. Fromage de …

La Dame Blanche is a sweet Belgian dessert prepared with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and a warm melted chocolate sauce. The chocolate sauce is prepared using chocolate, cream and butter. La Dame Blanche is similar to the famous American sundae or the Coupe Dänemark in Germany and Switzerland. History & Cultural Significance La Dame …

Pommes Frites is a Belgian side dish or snack, more commonly known throughout the world as French fries, prepared using Bintje potatoes. Also known as Pataten or Frieten in Belgium, pommes frites are prepared by slicing the potatoes lengthways and then deep-frying them in ox or horse fat, twice. They are generally salted and served …

Jambon d’Ardenne or Ardennes ham is a type of cured meat made in the various Wallonian regions of Luxembourg, Liege and Namur (both in Belgium). Jambon d’Ardenne is most closely associated with Belgian cuisine. In order to prepare Jambon d’Ardenne, the ham is dry-salted first and left to rest for 14 days before being immersed …

Gaufre, commonly known as Belgian waffles, is a popular European pastry dish prepared with a batter of flour and yeast and is then baked in different textured plates. Gaufre can be made with many variations. Following are some of the types of Gaufre: All versions of Gaufre can be served with whipped cream, fruits, jam, …

Bicky burger is a type of Belgian hamburger first made by the Dutch Company, Beckers. Established in 1981, Bicky burger revolutionized Belgian fast food becoming a symbol of “doing what you want”. Although there many burger giants in the market, what makes the Bicky burger unique is its ingredients. Made using a patty that comprises …