Dutch Apple Pie. Making a delicious pie should not have to be stressful; but, it doesn’t have to come from the grocery store either. When you can find the perfect pie crust with delicious filling and do it with ease, you’ve found a winner. And did I mention the outrageous crumble topping? Let me introduce […]
Dutch Baby Pancakes are the perfect breakfast canvas for whatever your little heart desires. Here’s a fall spin on this fun favorite. Dutch Baby Pancakes 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup flour 4 tablespoons butter Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a 10 or 12-inch cast-iron pan […]
Homemade Dutch Speculaaskruiden Spice Mix is perfect to have on hand during the holiday season. Dutch Speculaaskruiden Spice Mix 8 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons ground cloves 2 tablespoons ground mace 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons ground anise seed 1 tablespoon ground […]
Dutch Gevulde Speculaas Bars are a sassy spicy cookie filled with tender almond paste. Perfect for the holidays or, you know, when you want to escape to Holland for the afternoon. Note: The speculaas dough needs to be refrigerated for 12-24 hours. The longer the better (that’s what she said) so be sure to fit the extra […]
Almond Crescent Cookies Almond Crescent Cookies 4 egg whites 18 ounces almond flour 18 ounces powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips Beat eggs well in a mixing bowl. Add almond flour and powdered sugar. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. When the dough has chilled and you […]
Caramel-Filled Stroopwafels are fun to make and to eat. A perfect small fall-ish treat to go with coffee with friends… especially Dutch friends. Caramel-Filled Stroopwafels Makes 10 stroopwafels. Stroopwafels 1/4 cup lukewarm milk 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temp (or under 105°F) 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups flour 4 […]
To ring in the new year, the Dutch make these Oliebollen Dutch New Year’s Day doughnuts… er dumplings and I love the way they don’t care about calories or fat grams right from the get-go. Nothing says, “Happy New Year!” like balls. Amitrite? Everyone knows I like my balls (insert hilarious but innocent link here). Growing […]
Dear friend, Have you met my friend, Spicy Dutch Speculaas Cookie? You surely must. Speculaas. She is spicy and sassy and exceptionally gorgeous. Spicy Dutch Speculaas Cookie Cream together 1 1/2 cups butter 1 1/2 cups brown sugar Add remaining ingredients and mix together well: 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon baking powder […]
