Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
12 recipes
Belgian Tomato Soup with Meatballs
A thick, rich tomato soup with tender meatballs — a Belgian home-cooked classic for a cozy meal.
Belgian Yeast Waffles
Light, golden Belgian waffles with a crispy crust and a tender, airy interior.
Belgian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender meatballs made from mixed ground meat, browned in butter and slowly simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce.
Chicken Waterzooi
Tender chicken and potatoes in a velvety cream broth with leek, carrot and celery — a Ghent classic of Belgian cuisine.
Fish Waterzooi
A delicate Belgian fish stew with vegetables and a creamy egg sauce, finished with sweet grey shrimp — a Ghent classic made in your own kitchen.
Belgian-Style Vol-au-Vent with Chicken, Mushrooms and Meatballs
A classic Belgian filling of tender chicken, sautéed button mushrooms and small meatballs in a rich creamy sauce, served in crisp puff pastry vol-au-vent shells.
Pork Grenadin with Mashed Potatoes
Tender pork tenderloin medallions in a velvety mustard-wine sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes.
Carbonnade Flamande
Tender beef slow-braised in dark Belgian beer with onions, mustard, and spiced bread, creating a rich, tangy-sweet sauce.
Mussels with French Fries
A Belgian classic: succulent mussels quickly cooked in white wine with onion and celery, served with crispy double-fried chips.
Stoemp with Carrots and Onions
A hearty Belgian stoemp made with potatoes, sweet carrots and gently sautéed onions — a simple, filling and comforting side dish.
Flemish Beef and Beer Stew
Tender beef simmers slowly with caramelized onions in dark Belgian beer, while a slice of mustard-topped bread naturally thickens the sweet-and-sour sauce — a classic from Flemish bistros.
Belgian Endive with Ham and Cheese
Tender braised heads of Belgian endive are wrapped in ham, covered with a cheesy béchamel and baked until golden.