Visiting The Dutch Countryside

Travelblog about The Netherlands | Exploring The Netherlands beyond the crowds

Author: Manon

Hey there! My name is Manon and I'm the founder of Visiting The Dutch Countryside, a local travel blog about The Netherlands. I also wrote the article you just read. I'm a Dutch, born and raised, travel blogger. I decided that it's time that tourists explore The Netherlands beyond the crowds and not just Amsterdam. Have fun exploring The Netherlands!
Sauerkraut in a bowl and potatoes, salt and a towel on a wooden table
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The Best Potatoes And Sauerkraut Casserole: Try this Dutch Sauerkraut Recipe For Zuurkoolschotel

Potatoes and sauerkraut are one of those great combinations. And, it gets even better when you combine both of those ingredients into a recipe for a sauerkraut casserole—Delicious, filling andContinue readingThe Best Potatoes And Sauerkraut Casserole: Try this Dutch Sauerkraut Recipe For Zuurkoolschotel

A rustic kitchen with a plate with 'Boerenkool met worst' or kale with smoked sausage, a traditional Dutch meal. Served with gravy. With typical Dutch Delft blue tiles on the wall in the background.
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Traditional Boerenkool Stamppot Recipe: Try A Hearty Dutch Kale Recipe

One of the most famous Dutch foods has to be this boerenkool recipe, also named stamppot. This Dutch stamppot recipe is easy and involves just a few ingredients: Dutch kaleContinue readingTraditional Boerenkool Stamppot Recipe: Try A Hearty Dutch Kale Recipe

Little bowl of vanilla custard on wooden background
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The Original & Traditional Vla Recipe: Try One Of The Netherlands Tastiest Dutch Desserts

If there is a Dutch dessert from The Netherlands you need to try, it’s this vla recipe. Custard is something like vla, but this recipe will show you that itContinue readingThe Original & Traditional Vla Recipe: Try One Of The Netherlands Tastiest Dutch Desserts

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Dutch Red Cabbage With Apples Recipe: Enjoy Rode Kool Met Appeltjes

Dutch red cabbage is a staple in the Dutch kitchen, but especially red cabbages and apples. I don’t know the origin of that combination, but this has been eaten inContinue readingDutch Red Cabbage With Apples Recipe: Enjoy Rode Kool Met Appeltjes

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Dutch Style Mussels Recipe: Try This Steamed Mussels Recipe Without Wine

Dutch mussels are a real treat. And this recipe is great whether you’re visiting The Netherlands and want to make this Dutch mussels recipe with fresh mussels from Zeeland orContinue readingDutch Style Mussels Recipe: Try This Steamed Mussels Recipe Without Wine

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Dutch Spice Cake (Ontbijtkoek) Recipe: Enjoy A Dutch Cinnamon Cake

Are you thinking of making a traditional Dutch honey cake recipe? Then this ontbijtkoek recipe is the one you’ve been searching for. It’s quite a dense cake, but that’s theContinue readingDutch Spice Cake (Ontbijtkoek) Recipe: Enjoy A Dutch Cinnamon Cake

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Beef And Onion Stew (Siepel Hachee) Recipe: Try This Tasty Dutch Beef Stew

The Netherlands is not very famous for its stews, but we have a few very delicious ones to offer. This siepel hachee recipe from The Netherlands, which translates to onionContinue readingBeef And Onion Stew (Siepel Hachee) Recipe: Try This Tasty Dutch Beef Stew

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Things To Do In Abcoude, The Netherlands: Explore One Of The Dutch Villages In The Utrecht Region & Province

One of the places to visit in the Utrecht province is Abcoude. While it is one of the small towns and villages that you can find in the Utrecht region,Continue readingThings To Do In Abcoude, The Netherlands: Explore One Of The Dutch Villages In The Utrecht Region & Province

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Leek Stamppot Recipe From The Netherlands: Try One Of The Best Potato And Leek Recipes

If you’re looking for tips on how to cook leeks, then this leek stamppot is perfect for you. Not only will you find the answer to the question for ‘whatContinue readingLeek Stamppot Recipe From The Netherlands: Try One Of The Best Potato And Leek Recipes

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Recipe Hutspot: Try This Dutch Stamppot Recipe From The Netherlands

If you’re looking for a recipe for hutspot, then you’ve come to the right place. You can combine this hutspot recipe with sausage, and many other things. You can makeContinue readingRecipe Hutspot: Try This Dutch Stamppot Recipe From The Netherlands