Belgium
A paradise for waffles and chocolate, but also a home to tasty stews, abbey beers and inimitable fries.
Tarte al djote de Nivelles: the traditional Belgian recipe
The tarte al djote is one of the great specialties of Nivelles, Belgium. Behind its Walloon name is a rustic, generous and very fragrant savory tart, prepared with yeast dough, Nivelles dumplings, chard leaves, parsley, onion, eggs and lots of salted butter. Serve it hot, ideally with a knob of salted butter that melts on…
Tuna peaches: the Belgian retro recipe ready in 5 minutes
Tuna peaches are one of the most confusing and cult Belgian recipes: half peaches in syrup, a tuna garnish, mayonnaise, a little lemon, parsley… and five minutes of preparation. On paper, the association seems unlikely. On the plate, however, it tells the story of a whole era of family cooking, practical, sweet and savory and…