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Bacon, Zeeland (Zeeuws spek)
Zeeuws spek, or Zeelandic bacon, is a traditional Dutch specialty from the province of Zeeland made from grilled streaky pork belly.
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Baguette, Authentic French
A baguette is a long, thin loaf of French bread known for its crispy, golden crust and soft, airy interior. It is made from a basic lean dough of four ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast. A symbol of French culture and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, baguettes are a staple in French cuisine, enjoyed at all meals. 
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Baguette, Cheese onion
With this recipe you can make a delicious freshly baked cheese-onion bread in no time
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Batlijan
Stuffed eggplant recipe from Armenia
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Börek
Börek (also spelled burek or byrek) is a family of flaky pastries or pies common throughout the Middle East and the Balkans, originating in the Ottoman Empire. It is made from thin sheets of dough, traditionally a type called yufka (similar to phyllo), which are wrapped around a variety of fillings and then baked or fried
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Bread, Banana
Banana bread is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. It is often a moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread; however there are some banana bread recipes that are traditional-style raised breads
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Bread, Rye with bran and seeds
With the right bread in moderation, you won't gain those extra pounds and you'll get a boost of energy, vitamins, trace elements, and fiber.
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Bread, white
Homemade white bread is a deeply satisfying and superior alternative to most store-bought options, offering unparalleled freshness, flavour, and control over ingredients
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Cake, Lemon
This lemon drizzle loaf cake is a French teatime favourite that Raymond Blanc has served at his restaurant for the past 25 years.
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Chicken wings with gochujang, lime and herb butter
To make chicken wings with gochujang, lime, and herb butter, the wings are typically cooked until crispy (by deep-frying, baking, or grilling) and then coated in a rich, flavorful butter mixture. 
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Chilli con carne
This great chilli has to be one of the best dishes to friends for a casual get-together
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Croissants
Home-made buttery croissants, freshly baked, are a real triumph. Feel proud when you spread on the jam!
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Croquettes
A typically Dutch recipe: kroketten and bitterballen. These are small fried breaded food rolls. They are basically the same, the difference is the shape. A kroket is oblong, a bitterbal is, as the Dutch name indicates, a little round ball
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Döner Kebab
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Endive mash with sausage (Andijvie stampot met worst)
Curly endive (otherwise known as frisée or endive lettuce) is most often used in the Netherlands to make a traditional winter dish called “andijvie stampot”.
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A raw beef spread that is served on a roll for lunch, or on crackers as an appetizer. ... It's a variation on the famous steaktartare, a dish supposedly named after the nomadic Tartars who roamed the plains of Russia.
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Fish Cakes, Thai (Tod Mun Pla)
Thai Fish Cakes, or Tod Mun Pla (ทอดมันปลา), are a beloved, spicy, and chewy Thai street food and appetizer. These deep-fried patties are distinguished by their unique "bouncy" or springy texture and aromatic flavour profile, a result of vigorous mixing of the fish paste with traditional Thai herbs and spices. 
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Focaccia
Focaccia is a popular Italian flatbread made from a simple dough of flour, water, yeast, and olive oil. It is baked until it has a crispy crust and soft interior, often featuring a dimpled surface where olive oil and toppings like herbs, salt, or vegetables are pooled. It can be eaten as a side, a sandwich base, or a street food. 
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Frikandel
A frikandel is a deep-fried, skinless, cylindrical sausage-like snack popular in the Netherlands, made from a mixture of minced meat (typically pork and chicken), spices, and breadcrumbs. It is commonly served hot with mayonnaise, curry ketchup, and diced onions, with the most popular variation being the "frikandel speciaal," which has these toppings in a slit in the sausage. 
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Kale mash with sausage (Boerenkool stampot met worst)
This Dutch recipe is a traditional peasants dish served on cold winter nights. It's hearty and a delicious way to get your greens.
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Kimchi
A delicious, homemade kimchi recipe passed down in our family. This method uses a blended paste for a smooth texture and appear for natural sweetness, creating a truly unique and flavourful kimchi.
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Linguine with prawns and mussels
This dish makes a great Friday night supper. Everywhere you go along the coastline of Italy it will be offered to you in some form or another, perhaps with cozze e vongole (mussels and clams), patelle (limpets) and moscardini (baby octopus), scallops, squid, and/or a combination of all of them.
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Meatloaf, American
A good recipe for a meatloaf will give you many strings to your culinary bow. Serve it hot on a cold winter's day with some buttery jacket potatoes or, if the weather is warm, it's lovely served cold with salads and chutney or pickles.
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Oliebollen
The history of the oliebol goes back quite a bit in time. The first oliebol can be seen in a painting from 1652 and the first recipe can be found in the cookbook "De Verstandig Kok" from 1667.
These fluffy, yeasted dough balls are a popular winter treat, especially central to New Year's Eve celebrations in the Netherlands. 
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Paella
This impressive Spanish one pot, with monkfish/squid, king prawns and mussels, is perfect for feeding a crowd at a dinner party.
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Pears in red wine, Braised
Braised Pears are a simple, traditional but very elegant accompaniment to a celebratory dinner or do it differently and serve as a desert with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
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Pie, Cauliflower cheese cottage
Cottage pie is a crowd pleaser, but here’s how to add a twist and make it even better
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Pie, Home style Apple
A home-style apple pie is a classic, comforting dessert featuring a flaky, buttery double crust filled with tender, spiced apples that cook down into a thick, sweet, and saucy filling. It is a simple, rustic dish often associated with a sense of nostalgia and homemade comfort. 
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Pie, Oma’s Apple
Cinnamon-scented apple pie with golden melt-in-the-mouth pastry is the ultimate comfort food
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Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche with Goat Cheese
Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche with Goat Cheese is a savoury tart featuring a rich, creamy egg custard filling combined with a vibrant medley of sautéed or roasted Mediterranean vegetables and the distinct tanginess of goat cheese. It is typically baked in a pre-baked pastry crus
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Ragù alla Napoletana
Ragù alla Napoletana Ragù is the traditional Sunday lunch for most southern Italian families: the tomato sauce dresses the pasta and the meat is served as a main course
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Red cabbage with apples (Rodekool met appel)
Red cabbage with apple is a traditional side dish that combines sweet, sour, and savory. It's usually made by stewing red cabbage with apples, spices like cinnamon and cloves, and sometimes vinegar or other spices, until tender. It's a classic Dutch and German side dish that pairs well with meat dishes.
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Rice, Sheet Pan Fried
Sheet pan fried rice is a simplified, oven-baked take on traditional fried rice, offering a hands-off approach with minimal cleanup. The key to this method is using a large, rimmed sheet pan and a hot oven to achieve crispy rice edges, similar to the texture developed in a wok.
The original fried rice dish has a long history, originating in China during the Sui Dynasty (589–618 AD) as a practical way to use up leftover rice and reduce food waste
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Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented by lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a sour flavour, longer shelf life, and nutritional benefits like probiotics and vitamins
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Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a dish of eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, popular across North Africa and the Middle East. The sauce is typically made with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and seasonings like cumin and paprika, and the finished dish is often served with crusty bread for dipping. 
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Simit
Simit is a circular, sesame-crusted bread from the former Ottoman Empire, known for its crispy outside and soft inside, often called a Turkish bagel. It's a popular street food that can be eaten for breakfast with cheese, jams, or tea, and is a staple in countries like Türkiye and Greece. 
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Singapore Noodles (Singapore Mei Fun)
Easy Singapore noodles recipe featuring rice vermicelli noodles tossed in a curry sauce with juicy shrimp, rich BBQ char siu pork, crispy onionsand peppers. It’s so scrumptious and bursting with flavor. It’s quick to make and a perfect one-pot meal for your weekday dinner.
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Soup, French Onion
A savoury and hearty old favourite, this recipe for Onion Soup is a filling choice for a mid-winter's snack
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Soup, Pea (Erwten soep)
Erwtensoep, also known as snert, is a traditional, hearty Dutch split pea soup that is a staple of Dutch winter cuisine. It is a very thick, stew-like dish, traditionally considered a success if a spoon can stand upright in it. 
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Soup, pumpkin
Pumpkin soup is fall’s signature squash packs some powerful healthy perks — like keeping heart health, vision and waistlines in check.
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Soup, Roast Red Pepper with Anchovy Salsa
"Roast Red Pepper Soup with Anchovy Salsa" is a dish featuring a creamy, rich, and slightly sweet roasted red pepper soup contrasted by a piquant, salty, and herby anchovy salsa garnish. The combination provides a balance of sweet and salty flavours with a Mediterranean or Spanish influence. 
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Soup, Tomato
A simple, homemade soup made with fresh tomatoes is a perfect summertime treat when the best tomatoes are ripe in gardens and farmers' markets. Everyone will love the fresh sweet taste and smooth texture
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Soup, Traditional German Goulash
Goulash, is a dish originally from Hungary . There are about as many variations to German goulash soup -- thin variety -- or stew -- thick variety -- as there are Oma’s who prepare it. Some may use sauerkraut within the recipe where others use green peppers, for example. In a similar way, you can vary the recipe to your family's personal liking as much as you wish.
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Dad's Spaghetti "Carbonara"
Approximation of the real dish. A family favourite.
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Spaghetti with meatballs
Spaghetti with meatballs is a classic, hearty Italian-American comfort food dish consisting of spaghetti pasta topped with a rich tomato sauce and flavorful ground-meat meatballs. It is a beloved family meal, known for its satisfying and nostalgic appeal. 
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Spare Ribs with Salad
Korean grilled spare ribs, known as dwaeji galbi (돼지갈비), are a popular dish in Korean barbecue that features pork ribs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. The term "galbi" literally means "ribs" in Korean and can refer to both beef and pork ribs. 
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Vinaigrette, Raw Apple Cider
Paired with raw honey and fresh garlic, this dressing is sure to liven up any salad and might even have your family craving their veggies!
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Vla or Custard (Vanilla and chocolate)
Vla is originally a typical Dutch dairy desert made from fresh milk. Vla was originally sold in glass bottles and the consistency made extracting the complete amount difficult, so a special bottle scraper (flessenschraper or flessenlikker) was specifically designed
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Zucchini pancakes, Kabak Mücveri
Mücveri is a popular Turkish dish often served as a side dish or meze (a small dish in Turkish cuisine). It's a pancake-like dish made from grated zucchini mixed with eggs, flour, and various spices before being baked or fried.
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Zucchini, stuffed
This delicacy contains everything you need for a healthy and, above all, delicious dinner. The stuffed zucchini are especially delicious with homemade yogurt sauce and Turkish bread.
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