Chicken with Belgian Endive (kip met witloof)
Belgian Endive is a slightly bitter vegetable, but delicious to those who acquire the taste. I realize it is rather expensive in the US, but “cheap as chips” here in Belgium !
Sweet Apples in the Oven
A simple and homey dessert that is always satisfying as well as guilt-free. In Belgium, a baked apple is a traditional accompaniment to many pork and game dishes. But if you feel extravagant, you can transform the simple baked apples into a special dessert by serving them with Creme Anglaise (see recipe I posted). From Everybody Eats Well in Belgium.
Witbrood
Witbrood recipe comes from a Flemish Baking Bread book. I have tried many recipes and I think the difference for making it dense and chewy is that there are no eggs and no real milk products and very little sugar.
Loin of Pork, Braised in Red Wine
From Ruth Van Waerebeek’s “Everyone Eats Well in Belgian.” She describes it as her mother’s signature dish. Recommends: “This wonderful dish is tradtionally served with Recipe #341811. Recipe #418054 make it a feast.”
My Mother’s Belgian Meatloaf
From Ruth van Waerebeek’s “Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook.” Ruth call this “My Mother’s Meatloaf.” She also recommends a variation: adding small cubes of Swiss cheese to the meat mixture, and placing thin slices of smoked bacon atop the loaf while it is baked.
