Flemish Carbonnade

Someone was once kind enough to send me the proper spices for this beef stew along with this recipe.

Belgian Safehouse Drunken Applesauce

Upon arriving in Belgium you might think “AHH safety, finally I’m in an allied nation”..WRONG!!! Belgium is CRAWLING with red spies. You’re walking down the street thinking…Hmm, maybe I’ll grab some mussels and a beer then take in a nice marionette show. Then while you’re in the theater BAM…Abe Lincoln style. Anyway…In the Autumn in Belgium after the apple harvest there are always a bunch of apples not fit for eating out of hand…but when you’re holed up in a safehouse, you have to stretch everything to make ends meet. Maybe you didn’t finish you beer last night, but you can’t imagine drinking it…well here’s a use for it. I like this with very oniony pork chops. the savory from the caramelized on ions, the saltiness of the pork and the sweetness of the applesauce is absolutely perfect.

Belgian Rabbit With Prunes in Wine Sauce

Rabbit has long been underrated on our side of the ocean—not so in Europe where rabbit is almost as popular as chicken. Marinated and stewed in wine with prunes, this Belgian dish may be the answer to an affordable but special dinner. Very healthy meat and low in fat.

Belgian Endive With Roquefort Dressing

This is from my 365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian cookbook. Posting for ZWT3. “French tradition warrants that this salad be served on Christmas or New Year’s Eve in French homes… The slightly bitter taste of the tear-shaped Belgian endive marries itself well with Roquefort cheese and a strong-flavored vinaigrette. To clean endives, wipe them with a damp cloth. Don’t soak them, since they tend to absorb water.”

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