Dutch traditions

Discover Holland's best kept secret: its food! The Dutch Table is the most extensive online resource for traditional Dutch food recipes.

Discover nineteen strange Dutch habits and customs. From circle parties to skirt day and everything in between. The Dutch might be weird but we love them.

Savor the flavors of the Netherlands with these delicious Dutch foods to make at home. From hearty stamppot to sweet stroopwafels, explore traditional recipes that will bring authentic Dutch cuisine to your kitchen. Discover how easy it is to recreate these comforting and flavorful dishes. Get inspired and start cooking Dutch favorites today! Perfect for those looking to add a taste of Holland to their meals.

Made from a yeasted dough filled with apples, raisins, and currants, these little deep fried balls of delicious known as Dutch oliebollen were the December Daring Kitchen challenge, and yes, as per…

Dutch food culture is more than pancakes and cheese, though these are some of the most well-known dishes you can find here. The Netherlands offers a culinary experience unlike any other because of its diverse history, with all the cultures that have impacted Dutch cuisine living relative to one another. If you’re a tourist and […]

Discover the Dutch wedding traditions you can incorporate into your wedding day to make it extra special for you and your wedding party.

Oliebollen (traditional Dutch Doughnuts) are deep-fried balls of dough covered in powdered sugar. They are traditionally eaten in the Netherlands on New Year's Eve for good luck. In this recipe, beer is used to make them extra airy. They are crispy on the outside and soft, airy, and juicy inside.

Homey, hearty, and super comforting, I can tell you from personal experience that Dutch foods are truly u0022lekker.u0022 And they're easy to make at home, too.

Why do Dutch people give chocolate letters? When we receive our initial on “Pakjesavond” December 5 or at Christmas most of us just eat the delicious chocolate without wondering why this unique tradition is still practiced. The history of receiving a “letter” dates back centuries but originally letters were made of pastry. This is why […]