Explore the unique and delicious cuisine of the Netherlands over 80 easy-to-follow recipes and 350 beautiful photographs Discover both local and national dishes that range from sustaining peasant fare using fresh seasonal produce to dishes influenced by the exotic ingredients brought back by Dutch merchants from the Far East Features a fascinating introduction to the culture and traditions of the Netherlands, with information on local produce, the history of the Dutch diet, national festivals, key ingredients and cooking techniques Enjoy Alkmaar Cheese Soup, Hussar's Salad, Terrine of Smoked Limburg Trout, Volendam Eel Stew, Poffertjes [pancake puffs], Spice Cake and Frisian Sugar Bread