Stamppot – Mashed potatoes with kale, sauerkraut, or endives, often served with smoked sausage.
Hutspot – Stew of beef, carrots, and onions.
Erwtensoep – Thick split-pea soup with rye bread and smoked sausage.
Rijsttafel – "Rice table" of many small Indonesian dishes.
Poffertjes – Mini fluffy pancakes with butter and powdered sugar.
Stroopwafel – Thin syrup-filled waffle cookie.
Vla – Cold vanilla custard, often with fruit.
Gouda, Edam, Maasdam – world-famous Dutch cheeses.
Dutch cuisine emphasizes simplicity, letting quality ingredients shine.