Brussels Beer Waffles

ZWT 6. The beer acts as a leavening agent and leaves no trace whatsoever after cooking. Good with sour cream and brown sugar. If you are going to serve these for breakfast, you can prepare the batter the night before and leave it in the refrigerator until morning. No further rising is required before use. This recipe is from Jackie Olden’s Come Into the Kitchen – a great cookbook.

Belgian Tuile Cookies

Thin, delicate cookies from Belgium. One tip I read was to use a silicone liner for your baking sheet. The yield is approximate for the raw batter. Your actual number of cookies and cooking time will depend on your shapes. Have fun with the designs!

Cucumber Soup (Warm)

I never would have believed it, until someone made me eat some: cucumber soup can be served warm and is really yummy! It’s easy, quick, inexpensive, low fat, and really tasty – just perfect comfort food for the colder months! This is a traditional Belgian recipe. Even my kids loved this and said it tasted like broccoli and cheese soup – but better (I agree!). It has a very mild taste and the cucumber is not overwhelming. Some black pepper really brings out the best in this recipe.

Your Kitchen Concierge chef avatar

Your Kitchen Concierge

Recipe finder and budget meal ideas
Hi, I am Your Kitchen Concierge. I am here to help with all things food. I can find recipes, explain cooking methods and ingredients, and help you plan meals on a budget. Try asking me a question.